News of england

Wealthy nations up Covax funding amid ‘vaccine hoarding’ claims

20-02-2021 05:54 G7 commits 7.5 billion euros to Covax scheme, just two days after UN warned of global vaccine equities.

UNITED KINGDOM

Tributes paid after death of British lockdown hero 'Captain Tom'

02-02-2021 17:32 Tributes flooded in from across Britain and beyond on Tuesday following the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore, the 100-year-old military veteran who won hearts with his fundraising during the pandemic.

GLOBAL PANDEMIC

UK faces up to painful lessons after 100,000 Covid deaths

30-01-2021 09:20 Britain this week became the first European country to pass 100,000 Covid deaths, in a grim milestone nearly one year since its first case of the disease.

Coronavirus pandemic

Scientists prove that Covid-19 survivors’ plasma could reduce deaths

13-01-2021 16:43 Study led by Argentine scientists concludes blood plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients can reduce chances of patient’s becoming seriously sick from virus.

Global pandemic

Britain records new daily high of more than 53,000 virus cases

29-12-2020 16:30 Britain on Tuesday registered a new daily high of more than 53,000 Covid-19 cases, as concern mounted about spiralling numbers of positive tests and pressure on health services.

A LA CANCHA

What might have been: Sabella and Maradona in Sheffield

19-12-2020 09:23 Late footballer and national team coach Alejandro Sabella was a fans favourite during his time with English side Sheffield United – and he was nearly joined in South Yorkshire by Diego Maradona.

by Dan Edwards

COVID-19 VACCINE

UK defends fast pace of Covid vaccine approval

05-12-2020 08:50 United Kingdom’s drugs regulator has given emergency approval for Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, and the government plans to start rolling it out next week.

GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Global virus toll passes 1.5 million as nations plan for vaccine

05-12-2020 08:45 Britain becomes the first western country to approve a Covid-19 shot, as spotlight shifts to the high-stakes rollout.

Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020)

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt not for sale, says retired England player

01-12-2020 22:06 Former England midfielder Steve Hodge has insisted the shirt worn by Diego Maradona in scoring two iconic goals against the Three Lions in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final is not for sale.

Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020)

Sport pays tribute to Maradona with tears, applause, silence, banners and song

29-11-2020 08:12 On the first weekend of sporting action since the death of Diego Maradona, sports, leagues and teams round the world on Saturday paid tribute to the Argentine football great.

DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA (1960-2020)

Thank you, Diego, forever

28-11-2020 07:41 Maradona’s greatness as a player, as a representative of Argentine sport, transcends all class and political divides.

by Francisco Aldaya

DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA

Maradona: A legend shaped by the Hand of God

25-11-2020 14:44 Diego Maradona scored more than 300 goals, but the two most famous came within four minutes of each other on June 22, 1986 in Mexico. One was voted Goal of the Century. The other is even more famous.

60th birthday wish

A Hand of God 'with my right' - Maradona's dream 60th birthday gift

28-10-2020 17:41 Diego Maradona reveals he has a dream present to mark his 60th birthday on Friday – "to score another goal against England, this time with my right hand."

PREMIER LEAGUE

Salah bags hat-trick as Liverpool edge Bielsa's Leeds

12-09-2020 16:06 Marcelo Bielsa's perform well but lose 4-3 at Anfield, as Leeds return to English top-flight after 16-year absence.

EL LOCO IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE

Bielsa confirms he is staying at Leeds this season

10-09-2020 18:29 Marcelo Bielsa has played down the delay over his new contract at Leeds after confirming he will be in charge for their first season back in the Premier League.

INTERVIEW

Leeds Utd owner Andrea Radrizzani on Bielsa's stress, one-year deals

21-08-2020 14:44 Leeds owner is counting on Marcelo Bielsa to lead the team in the Premier League, while at the same time planning for a future without the enigmatic manager.

UK LAWSUIT

Argentina loses bid to throw out US$738-million hedge-fund lawsuit

21-07-2020 22:45 Argentina has lost an attempt to dismiss a UK lawsuit filed by four hedge funds alleging that the country manipulated economic data to avoid making payments for securities linked to its growth.

ENGLISH FOOTBALL

'We're back!': Bielsa hailed as Leeds win promotion to Premier League

17-07-2020 18:02 Fans gathered outside Elland Road in England, despite the coronavirus pandemic, to celebrate the promotion of Leeds United to the Premier League after a 16-year exile. And many were particularly thankful to one man: Marcelo Bielsa.

ENGLISH FOOTBALL

Jubilation as Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year drought

26-06-2020 03:07 Reds end 30-year wait for the English title as they were crowned Premier League champions on Thursday, triggering jubilant scenes as fans ignored social-distancing to celebrate.

RUGBY

Pichot defeated, Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman

03-05-2020 09:11 Former England captain will lead World Rugby for another four years after being re-elected on Saturday, beating ex-Pumas skipper Agustín Pichot with a first-round majority.

RUGBY

Beaumont v Pichot as World Rugby chairman election kicks off

28-04-2020 18:13 Voting for World Rugby's next chairman opened Monday, with incumbent 68-year-old former England captain Bill Beaumont facing competition from ex-Pumas skipper Agustín Pichot.

RUGBY

Ex-Pumas captain Pichot announces he will run for World Rugby top job

12-04-2020 14:15 "This is a critical election at a critical time for Rugby." the ex-Argentina star said in a tweet announcing he would challenge England's Bill Beaumont for the post.

ENGLISH FOOTBALL

Are Leeds United's Premier League dreams falling apart again?

12-02-2020 17:39 Fans can be forgiven for feeling a horrible sense of déjà vu, as another season that promised so much under Marcelo Bielsa looks like it might come off the rails.

FOOTBALL

Record breaker Agüero will 'die scoring goals', says Guardiola

13-01-2020 08:51 The 31-year-old Argentine international broke the record for the number of goals by a non-English player in Premier League, previously held by Thierry Henry.

ARGENTINE COACH

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on Spurs exit, coaching insecurity

22-12-2019 22:37 In his first interview since being replaced by José Mourinho last month, the Argentine coach and former international reflected on the challenges he faced in the Premier League with Spurs.

ENGLISH FOOTBALL

Mourinho named Spurs boss after Pochettino sacking

20-11-2019 10:08 So-called "Special One" returns to Premier League, less than 24 hours after Tottenham Hotspur sacked Argentine coach after poor run of form.

News of england

Wealthy nations up Covax funding amid ‘vaccine hoarding’ claims

Tributes paid after death of British lockdown hero 'Captain Tom'

UK faces up to painful lessons after 100,000 Covid deaths

Scientists prove that Covid-19 survivors’ plasma could reduce deaths

Britain records new daily high of more than 53,000 virus cases

What might have been: Sabella and Maradona in Sheffield

UK defends fast pace of Covid vaccine approval

Global virus toll passes 1.5 million as nations plan for vaccine

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt not for sale, says retired England player

Sport pays tribute to Maradona with tears, applause, silence, banners and song

Thank you, Diego, forever

Maradona: A legend shaped by the Hand of God

A Hand of God 'with my right' - Maradona's dream 60th birthday gift

Salah bags hat-trick as Liverpool edge Bielsa's Leeds

Bielsa confirms he is staying at Leeds this season

Leeds Utd owner Andrea Radrizzani on Bielsa's stress, one-year deals

Argentina loses bid to throw out US$738-million hedge-fund lawsuit

'We're back!': Bielsa hailed as Leeds win promotion to Premier League

Jubilation as Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year drought

Pichot defeated, Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman

Beaumont v Pichot as World Rugby chairman election kicks off

Ex-Pumas captain Pichot announces he will run for World Rugby top job

Are Leeds United's Premier League dreams falling apart again?

Record breaker Agüero will 'die scoring goals', says Guardiola

Mauricio Pochettino speaks on Spurs exit, coaching insecurity

Mourinho named Spurs boss after Pochettino sacking

Coach Ledesma says he wants to finish what he started with the Pumas

Sánchez steals show as Pumas pummel USA in Japan

Pumas must refocus against United States to earn third place in pool

No room for sentiment against England for history-seeking Argentina

The Pumas are a team of two halves so far at the Rugby World Cup

Montoya the hat-trick hero as Pumas beat Tonga at Rugby World Cup

Pumas have to deliver against Tonga in must-win game

Pumas coach Ledesma sorry for 'small nation' jibe at referee

Pumas 'bitter' after last-ditch Rugby World Cup penalty miss

Argentina gear up for first Rugby World Cup test against France

'Rugby-mania': Praise for Japan as World Cup excitement grows

Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas fly-half Sánchez

'You have to dream big' – Pumas fly out to Japan ahead of Rugby World Cup

Uruguay overcome odds to qualify for Rugby World Cup in Japan

Isa the shock omission from Argentina Rugby World Cup squad

Bielsa's Leeds again target Premier League push as Championship kicks off

It's official: Bielsa to stay on at Leeds despite missing out on promotion

Amid virus, a shadow pandemic for domestic abuse sufferers

Five-star River Plate hammer Racing in Supercopa Argentina-2019 final

Bolsonaro in Buenos Aires: Brazil leader says yes to Mercosur summit

‘Held to ransom’: Pfizer demands governments gamble with state assets to secure vaccine deal

Criminal trial ordered for Brazil ex-sergeant over regime-era crimes

Dalbón y las acusaciones de Cristina contra los jueces: "Yo estaría temblando"

Juez Adrián Grunberg: "No existió delito alguno en la causa dólar futuro"

Hospital Fernández: una médica murió por coronavirus

Sigue la represión en Formosa: "Nos cazaron", denunció la concejala Neme

El Gobierno avanza con nuevas denuncias contra la gestión de Mauricio Macri