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Adolfo Kaminsky, Argentine-born hero of French Resistance, dies at 97

12-01-2023 02:26 Photographer Adolfo Kaminsky, hero of the French Resistance and anti-colonial movements after World War II, has died at the age of 97.

French minister brands Argentina 'vulgar and inelegant winners'

23-12-2022 09:27 French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra accuses Argentina's footballers of being "inelegant winners" and "vulgar" for mocking her country's star Kylian Mbappé on their victory parade.

Former police officer sentenced to 15 years for student's disappearance in 1976

21-12-2022 23:22 Former police officer Mario Sandoval, who was extradited from France in 2019, sentenced to 15 years in prison for the abduction and disappearance of a student during the 1976-83 military dictatorship.

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.

'The Greatest': Messi and Argentina the toast of world media

19-12-2022 13:16 News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals ever.

Bedlam in Buenos Aires as fans swamp Obelisk for World Cup celebrations

19-12-2022 00:11 Not even the widest avenue in the world was not enough to contain the flood of fans who headed for Buenos Aires' famous Obelisk in the aftermath of Argentina's epic World Cup win in Qatar.

Skipper can decide World Cup future, says Lionel Scaloni

18-12-2022 19:25 "If he wants to keep playing, he will be with us," declares Argentina coach after penalty shoot-out victory over France.

Messi says will continue playing for Argentina after World Cup win

18-12-2022 19:08 "I want to keep experiencing a few more matches as world champion," says skipper after epic World Cup final victory.

CHAMPIONS: Argentina defeat France to win third World Cup

18-12-2022 14:59 The Albiceleste are the champions of the world! Penalty shoot-out win after thrilling 3-3 draw with France secures Argentina third World Cup!

Expectation soaring in Argentina ahead of World Cup final

18-12-2022 08:56 With Argentina reaching fever pitch just hours before Lionel Messi and his teammates take on France in the World Cup final, football fans throughout the country felt a sense of destiny brewing.

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.

'Dibu' Martínez: 'Greatest-ever' Messi powering underdogs Argentina

17-12-2022 10:33 Goalkeeper says Argentina will draw on the experience of their successful 2021 Copa América campaign – as well as the dazzling form of Lionel Messi – in the final at the Lusail Stadium.

Deschamps: France ready to stop Messi and Argentina

15-12-2022 10:19 Delighted France coach Didier Deschamps looks forward to final against Argentina.

France train focus on Argentina as World Cup reaches climax

15-12-2022 10:11 Didier Deschamps' men will approach Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium with confidence but Lionel Messi has his own date with destiny in his last match on the biggest stage.

France shares declassified files on Argentina’s 1976-1983 dictatorship

17-11-2022 17:31 Argentina’s government hails France’s decision to share archives on human rights violations committed during South American nation’s brutal 1976-1983 dictatorship.

Brazil head to Qatar as favourites to win a World Cup like no other

17-11-2022 02:07 Argentina, England, France, Germany and Spain also tipped for success.

European giants struggle for form as World Cup looms

28-09-2022 12:25 Advantage Brazil and Argentina? Just weeks away from the start of a World Cup like no other, the poor form of Europe's powerhouses suggests there could be a changing of the guard in Qatar.

Alleged dictatorship torturer Mario Sandoval stands trial, 46 years on

15-09-2022 13:54 Trial of the former police officer Mario Sandoval, extradited from France in 2019 and charged with the disappearance of a young man during Argentina's dictatorship, begins in Buenos Aires.

Alberto jabs at Cristina as he talks up opportunities in Europe

12-05-2022 16:00 President shows off his independent streak during tour of Spain, Germany and France as he criticises vice-president’s “partial view” of challenges facing Argentina.

by James Grainger

President puts domestic tensions on pause with European tour

09-05-2022 15:39 Argentina’s president flies to the Spanish city of Madrid on Monday ahead of meeting with Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez. Tour also includes a two-day stopover in Germany and possible meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Paris.