GLOBAL PANDEMIC 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.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Coach Ledesma says he wants to finish what he started with the Pumas 10-10-2019 08:46 Mario Ledesma is contracted to Argentina until 2021 and feels he's only just beginning to make a mark. After four World Cups as a player and two as a coach, he wants to finish what he started.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Sánchez steals show as Pumas pummel USA in Japan 09-10-2019 08:56 Fly-half shows Argentina what they had been missing with a masterful first-half performance, as eliminated Pumas restored some pride with a 47-17 win against the United States.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Pumas must refocus against United States to earn third place in pool 07-10-2019 09:29 After two semi-finals and a quarter-final appearance in the last three Rugby World Cups, the Pumas will bid farewell to Japan in their last Pool C game against the United States in Kumagaya.
RUGBY WORLD CUP No room for sentiment against England for history-seeking Argentina 04-10-2019 07:00 Pumas coach Mario Ledesma defends his decision to sideline two of the biggest names in his squad, Nicolás Sánchez and Agustín Creevy, for their must-win World Cup clash with England.
RUGBY WORLD CUP The Pumas are a team of two halves so far at the Rugby World Cup 01-10-2019 09:46 Argentina have been a team of two halves so far at the Rugby World Cup, and coach Mario Ledesma does not like it.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Montoya the hat-trick hero as Pumas beat Tonga at Rugby World Cup 28-09-2019 11:08 Hooker Julián Montoya scores first-half hat-trick as Pumas revive bid for a place in Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Pumas have to deliver against Tonga in must-win game 26-09-2019 12:29 Fly-half Benjamín Urdapilleta handed his first Test start in six years as Argentina make four changes for their Rugby World Cup game against Tonga on Saturday.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Pumas coach Ledesma sorry for 'small nation' jibe at referee 23-09-2019 14:34 Ledesma launched a broadside at Australia match official Angus Gardner after loss to Frnance, complaining his side was being refereed like a "small nation" – comments that drew fire even in the local media.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Pumas 'bitter' after last-ditch Rugby World Cup penalty miss 22-09-2019 08:05 Argentina almost overturned a 17-point half-time deficit in the crunch Pool C clash in Tokyo, only for Emiliano Boffelli to fluff a late penalty
RUGBY WORLD CUP Argentina gear up for first Rugby World Cup test against France 20-09-2019 13:29 Ledesma turns to mercurial Stade Francais fly-half Nicolás Sánchez to pull the strings for Los Pumas in opening World Cup Pool C match against France in early hours of Saturday morning.
RUGBY WORLD CUP 'Rugby-mania': Praise for Japan as World Cup excitement grows 18-09-2019 07:30 World Rugby said 96 percent of tickets had been sold and that the curtain-raiser between Japan and Russia could set a tournament record for viewing figures in a single country.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas fly-half Sánchez 17-09-2019 09:13 Nicolás Sánchez gives his views on Argentina's chances ahead of the kick-off of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
RUGBY WORLD CUP 'You have to dream big' – Pumas fly out to Japan ahead of Rugby World Cup 09-09-2019 13:46 Argentina head to the Rugby World Cup relying heavily on the tried and tested, with their squad made up almost entirely of the Jaguares side that reached the final of the southern hemisphere's Super Rugby tournament.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Uruguay overcome odds to qualify for Rugby World Cup in Japan 09-09-2019 13:15 The rugby community is small in Uruguay, just 6,000 active players – children included – in the entire country of 3.4 million people. But somehow, Los Teros have qualified for the Rugby World Cup.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Isa the shock omission from Argentina Rugby World Cup squad 20-08-2019 08:40 Jaguares flanker Pablo Matera will captain a national team that has won just eight of 41 internationals since finishing fourth at the last World Cup, in England and Wales four years ago.
ENGLISH FOOTBALL Bielsa's Leeds again target Premier League push as Championship kicks off 01-08-2019 09:41 Fallen giants Leeds, missing from the Premier League since 2004, are the early favourites to complete their journey back to the top flight. Will 'el Loco' finally lead them back to the promised land?
ENGLISH FOOTBALL It's official: Bielsa to stay on at Leeds despite missing out on promotion 28-05-2019 10:16 Contract extended for a second season by club, coach agrees to stay after meeting with hierarchy.