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Can Bielsa drag Uruguay into this century?

17-05-2023 23:22 Ignoring Argentine dominance of the world game just keeps getting harder...

by Dan Edwards

MLS not Argentina, Mexico challenging Brazil's Americas domination

31-03-2023 11:53 Major League Soccer challenges Brazil’s football hegemony by competing for the young Latin American pearls that would otherwise head to Brazil en route to Europe.

FOOTBALL

Man City tie down World Cup winner Julián Álvarez to 2028

16-03-2023 16:32 Manchester City extended Julián Álvarez's contract to 2028 on Thursday in recognition of an impressive debut season from the Argentine World Cup winner.

FOREIGN RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY

Nicaragua weighs cutting diplomatic ties with the Vatican

13-03-2023 10:57 Nicaragua says it is considering suspending diplomatic ties with the Vatican, after Pope Francis days earlier called the Central American country's government a "crude dictatorship."

NATIONAL PRIDE

National pride: world champions welcomed as heroes in their hometowns

22-12-2022 17:14 World Cup winners given honours and warm welcomes as they are welcomed back to their hometowns as heroes.

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Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Álvarez and Messi

21-12-2022 14:11 Manchester City manager pays tribute to Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph.

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World Cup 'spider' man Álvarez, the pride of Calchín

17-12-2022 13:23 Julián Álvarez has been a revelation in Qatar but back in his tiny home village of Calchín is celebrated for his humility and hailed as a "hero" and "ambassador."

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Álvarez targets star billing for Albiceleste after meteoric rise

17-12-2022 10:40 Julián Álvarez came to the World Cup as a peripheral figure for Argentina but is preparing for Sunday's final against France as their new star in attack.

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Álvarez arrives as Messi's partner in crime

14-12-2022 12:00 In 1986, Diego Maradona had Jorge Valdano. Now Lionel Messi has found his own accomplice: Julián Álvarez.

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Ruthless Argentina reach the World Cup final – and who would bet against them now?

13-12-2022 21:23 Argentina are back in the World Cup final, and at this late stage who would bet against them fulfilling the dreams of 45 million citizens and bringing the trophy home?

by Dan Edwards

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Messi has chance to match Maradona as Albiceleste reach final

13-12-2022 20:07 It is 36 years since Diego dragged Argentina to their second and most recent World Cup triumph in Mexico – now's it's Lionel's chance.

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Skipper leads Albiceleste into final – one more game awaits

13-12-2022 19:02 Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his remarkable career by winning the World Cup, after he inspired Argentina to a comfortable 3-0 win against Croatia.

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Álvarez and Messi send Argentina into World Cup final

13-12-2022 17:59 Albiceleste reach World Cup final after 3-0 win over Croatia in Lusail; Two goals from Julián Álvarez and a Lionel Messi penalty secure victory; Argentina now one step from glory and will face France or Morocco on Sunday.

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Julián, Enzo and Alexis – the new stars supporting Messi’s World Cup dream

07-12-2022 16:42 The Qatar 2022 World Cup has created three new stars for Argentina: Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister.

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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.

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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

QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP

Julián Álvarez: the 'Spider’ delivers Argentina’s lethal bite

01-12-2022 17:16 Australia, a country well used to being wary of a wide range of venomous animals, should beware the lethal bites of Argentina's ‘Araña.’

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Australia awaits as Scaloneta starts to thrive under pressure

01-12-2022 00:04 When the team is in trouble, Lionel Messi normally steps forward to come to the rescue and drag his nation out of a hold. But this is 2022, and even when the superstar has an off-day, some more unlikely figures are more than ready to play the hero.

by Dan Edwards

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Argentina see off Poland, setting up last 16 clash with Australia

30-11-2022 18:02 Albiceleste avoid the drama and ease to 2-0 win over Poland, qualifying from Group C and setting up a last-16 tie with Australia.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi the star attraction as Argentina see off Jamaica

27-09-2022 23:05 Paris St Germain star and national team captain Lionel Messi scored twice – and had to evade plenty of pitch-invaders – as Argentina saw off Jamaica 3-0 in the Albiceleste's last match before Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Latin America

Nicaragua detains dissident bishop for 'provocative' activities

22-08-2022 12:08 The Nicaraguan government has placed Bishop Rolando Álvarez under arrest. The regime has been accused of increased repression of critics, and the arrest has created tension with the Church.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Argentina draw as Peru book World Cup play-off spot as Colombia, Chile miss out

30-03-2022 09:29 Argentina held 1-1 by Ecuador in South American qualifiers on a decisive night for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

COURTS

Judge shelves abuse case by Maradona’s ex-girlfriend

04-03-2022 01:15 An Argentine judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit over alleged people-trafficking brought by Mavys Álvarez Rego, a Cuban ex-girlfriend of the late football icon Diego Maradona.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Man City sign River Plate forward Julián Álvarez

31-01-2022 13:35 Manchester City confirm signing of Argentina forward Julián Álvarez from River Plate on a five-and-a-half-year deal for a reported fee of US$19 million. The 22-year-old, who has won five senior international caps with Argentina, will remain with River on loan at least until July 2022.

MARADONA ALLEGATIONS

Cuban woman alleges Maradona abused and raped her

23-11-2021 10:17 Mavys Álvarez Rego, a 37-year-old Cuban woman who had an affair with Diego Maradona as a minor 20 years ago, accuses late footballer and his entourage of violence and abuse, including rape and holding her against her will.

COURTS

Maradona’s Cuban ex-girlfriend testifies in underage trafficking case

19-11-2021 01:58 Former Cuban girlfriend of late footballer Diego Maradona testifies that she was underage victim of human trafficking and was forced to have cosmetic surgery, despite being a minor.