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Scaloni vs. Van Gaal: a generational battle for the ages

07-12-2022 16:10 Argentina's clash with the Netherlands on Friday puts the youngest coach at the World Cup in Qatar against the oldest.

Shunned over war, Russians holiday on Venezuelan resort island

07-12-2022 15:06 For thousands of Russians seeking sun-soaked holidays, but faced with visa and flight restrictions over the Ukraine war, it is a match made in Caribbean heaven.

Argentina's quiet man Álvarez can hurt Dutch, says Ake

06-12-2022 13:27 The Netherlands must beware of Argentina's "quiet" assassin Julián Álvarez when they meet in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, his Manchester City team-mate Nathan Ake said.

Suspense and tension as Albiceleste advance past Australia

04-12-2022 18:40 Argentina had everything to lose on Saturday against Australia, but Messi and his team-mates did enough to pass that hurdle and claim their place in the last-eight of Qatar 2022.

by Dan Edwards

Scaloni thanks fans in Bangladesh for their support:

02-12-2022 14:10 Lionel Scaloni thanks Albiceleste's fans in Bangladesh for their support for the team, as images of the celebrations in the Asian country go viral.

Argentina wary of Australia's speed ahead of World Cup clash

02-12-2022 13:40 Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul says the national team are wary of Australia's height and speed ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash in Doha on Saturday.

Scaloni: ‘If you think Australia will be easy you're wrong’

01-12-2022 02:06 Coach insists Argentina would not be taking outsiders Australia lightly having already had their fingers burnt by Saudi Arabia earlier in the tournament.

Maradona would be 'super happy', says Messi

01-12-2022 02:00 Skipper believes Argentina are moving up through the gears at precisely the right time at Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Argentina and Poland face-off in battle to salvage World Cup campaigns

30-11-2022 08:55 With Poland going into the third matchday on four points, Argentina and Saudi Arabia on three, and Mexico on one, everything is wide open in Group C.

Messi and Lewandowski's World Cup dreams in the balance

30-11-2022 08:24 Either one of two of the biggest stars of European club football could fail to qualify for the knockout stages in Qatar and end their careers without tasting glory at the most prestigious tournament of all.

Argentina crash in World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia

22-11-2022 16:09 The Saudis' nerves and defensive organisation held, as did the rest and Argentina ended up lost in the desert.

OECD forecasts slowdown for Argentina’s economy in 2023

22-11-2022 14:42 Argentina’s GDP will grow 4.4% this year and by just 0.5% the following; Global GDP will increase 3.1% in 2022 – nearly half the rate of previous year, forecasts Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Scaloni insists Argentina did not take Saudis lightly

22-11-2022 11:25 Despite suffering one of the big World Cup shocks, Argentina's coach is sure all is not lost with Group C matches against Mexico and Poland still to come.

Lautaro Martínez: Shock Saudi World Cup loss ‘hurts a lot’

22-11-2022 11:20 Argentina striker Lautaro Martínez lamented Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the World Cup in Qatar, admitting that "it hurts a lot."

Santiago Cafiero on standing in for the president, G20 and a chat with Joe Biden

18-11-2022 12:58 Foreign minister had to step in and replace President Alberto Fernández at the G20 Leaders Summit. In a short interview, he speaks about the tour, his chat with US President Joe Biden and Cecilia Todesca Bocco's candidacy for the Inter-American Development Bank.

by Rosario Ayerdi, from Madrid

Argentina dares to dream as Lionel takes his Scaloneta to Qatar

18-11-2022 00:26 These past three years have truly been golden for Lionel Scaloni, Lionel Messi and Co, transforming a much-questioned Argentina team into a dynamic, well-oiled unit which has destroyed whatever opposition stands in its way. Argentina has been gripped by the build-up to the competition, with a fervour and expectation that is palpable in every corner of the country.

by Dan Edwards

Messi, Suárez, Cavani, Di María... farewell to an unforgettable generation

17-11-2022 14:12 Qatar 2022 will be remembered as the farewell cup for a golden generation of Latin American footballers.

Argentina at the 2022 World Cup: What you need to know

17-11-2022 11:21 A beginner’s guide to the national side, its coach, key player and who’s who.

From hospital to bilateral with Xi – Alberto’s up-and-down day at the G20

16-11-2022 15:40 President Fernández had an eventful first day on Tuesday at the G20 Leaders Summit in Bali.

Dreams of wealth turn to dust for Qatar migrant workers

16-11-2022 13:07 Hundreds of thousands of people have flocked to Qatar in recent years to labour on giant construction schemes as it boosted its infrastructure ahead of the World Cup. Drawn by the prospect of making more money than they could ever hope to at home, migrants make up nearly 90 percent of Qatar's population of 2.8 million.

Brazil Central Bank veteran wants to curb politics at the IDB

15-11-2022 20:15 Ilan Goldfajn says Inter-American Development Bank said the institution needs to overcome the region’s historic left-right political conflicts to address challenges from poverty to climate change.

Poland puts military on alert after reported Russia strike

15-11-2022 20:14 Two fatalities reported in blasts within NATO member's borders as Putin continues assault on western Ukraine.

Alberto Fernández eyes progress in Bali at G20 summit

14-11-2022 13:37 Russia-Ukraine talks and IMF surcharges on the agenda for the president, who will attend event hosted by US leader Joe Biden and hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Xi Jingping.

Lula moves to put Brazil at vanguard of climate negotiations

14-11-2022 09:43 Lula will present his vision for the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest , at COP27 on Wednesday morning.

Ukraine, Venezuela top agenda as Fernández meets Macron in Paris

11-11-2022 10:52 Leaders huddle for 45 minutes at the Élysée Palace to tighten their bilateral links and work on a joint global agenda; Macron expresses regret over failed attack against vice-president, calls for progress on Venezuela talks.

Argentina will sign tax info exchange deal with US soon, says AFIP chief

09-11-2022 21:34 Head of Argentina’s tax agency confident that Argentina will sign an agreement with the United States government regarding the exchange of tax information later this month.

US votes with Biden agenda at stake – and Trump in the wings

08-11-2022 11:50 At stake are all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, one-third of the Senate and a slew of state and local positions. Five states are holding referendums on abortion – California, Vermont, Kentucky, Montana and Michigan.

China set to buy Brazilian soymeal to diversify supplies

05-11-2022 08:41 China is preparing to import soybean meal from Brazil as part of broader efforts to diversify sources of the animal feed ingredient, ease a near-term supply shortage and curb inflation risks.