SKIPPER LOOKS BACK Messi says World Cup trophy 'called out' to him 30-01-2023 17:21 National team skipper says in an interview that the World Cup "called out to him," but that he wished Maradona had been alive to hand it to him.
BLOOMBERG Disappearing barbecues show global beef demand is under pressure 30-01-2023 17:09 It’s not uncommon to see meat buying slide during downturns for the economy. What’s striking is that demand is falling faster in many of the countries where beef has traditionally been the protein of choice
Football Racing hope to exploit Boca, River turbulence as top-flight returns 26-01-2023 16:25 Uncertainty at Boca and River means that for a change, one of the touted favourites comes from outside the omnipresent Superclásico duo: Fernando Gago’s Racing Club. by Dan Edwards
LULA IN BUENOS AIRES 'For the first time' – Lula admits he rooted for Argentina in World Cup final 23-01-2023 17:33 Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva surprised everyone by confessing on Monday that he cheered on La Albiceleste during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
WORLD CHAMPIONS! 'I still can’t believe it': One month on, Messi still revelling in World Cup win 18-01-2023 15:58 A month on from lifting the World Cup in Qatar 2022, Argentina star Lionel Messi still can’t believe it.
FOOTBALL Messi set for first PSG appearance since World Cup as contract talks go on 10-01-2023 17:17 Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash on Wednesday.
CHAOS IN BRASÍLIA President Alberto Fernández assails 'coup attempt' in Brazil 09-01-2023 00:00 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also condemns attack, attributing it to "hate speech in the media and social networks."
GLOBAL REACTION World leaders condemn anti-government mob attacks in Brasília 08-01-2023 23:44 President Alberto Fernández slams "coup attempt" by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian capital, as leaders from across the globe condemn "outrageous" attack on democracy.
LOSS OF LEGEND SPARKS DEBATE Pelé, Maradona, Messi: Who is the greatest of all time? 30-12-2022 13:20 The sad passing of Brazilian football icon Pelé and Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph in Qatar with Argentina has reignited debate over who is the real GOAT.
BRAZILIAN LEGEND DIES AT 82 'Rest in peace, Pelé,' – Messi, Argentina hail Brazilian great 29-12-2022 18:37 World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi leads tributes from Argentina as football icons bid Brazilian hero Pelé farewell.
OBITUARY Pele: Eternal king of the beautiful game 29-12-2022 16:57 Pelé was the best-loved footballer of his or any other generation, the eternal master of the beautiful game. But his impact went far beyond the pitch.
Breaking news Brazilian football legend Pelé has died, confirms family 29-12-2022 16:18 Brazilian football icon Pelé – widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the 'beautiful game' – has died at the age of 82, after battling kidney problems and colon cancer.
covid-19 in china Global alarm grows over China's Covid surge 29-12-2022 14:45 Hospitals across China have been overwhelmed by an explosion of infections following Beijing's decision to lift strict rules that had largely kept the virus at bay but tanked the economy and sparked widespread protests.
ISRAELI POLITICS Israel's Netanyahu returns to power with extreme-right government 29-12-2022 14:43 Israel's hawkish veteran sworn in as prime minister once again, this time heading what analysts call the most right-wing government in the country's history.
NEW YEAR APPROACHES World economy faces more pain in 2023 after a gloomy year 27-12-2022 09:56 International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to expand in 2023, with growth of 2.7%. The OECD is forecasting 2.2% growth.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS AFA confident Scaloni will stay on as national team coach 26-12-2022 22:13 "Lionel Scaloni is the coach of the Argentina national team and we are both men of our word," says AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia.
WORLD CUP FEVER More than skin deep: Fans line up for World Cup tattoos 26-12-2022 15:32 Football fever continues to sweep Argentina, with fans and footballers alike inking themselves with images of Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy.
WAR IN UKRAINE Children forced to grow up fast in Ukraine's frontline towns 26-12-2022 14:14 Children living on the frontline of Russia's invasion of Ukraine have to learn to manage unceasing stress, with experts warning of long-term disorders.
FOOTBALL Argentina’s World Cup heroes have their roots in farm heartland 26-12-2022 10:07 Little-known farming towns on Argentina’s Pampas, fertile flatlands that supply the globe with crops and beef, formed the backbone of the nation’s World Cup-winning squad.
EDITORIAL Christmas this Sunday or last (or both)? 24-12-2022 06:45 The word “catharsis” has been overused in the past month because of its tempting overlap with the World Cup host country’s name but the shoe fits – there was an element of catharsis for a country still emerging from the coronavirus pandemic and enduring over a decade without any sustained growth since that 2010 bicentenary.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Messi, Scaloni and the arduous reconstruction of ‘La Selección’ 23-12-2022 15:21 Off the pitch Messi showed the leadership, passion, and even aggression that Argentines have always asked of him. He has finally become a prophet in his homeland. by Agustino Fontevecchia
AND THAT REMINDS ME… The Cup runneth over 23-12-2022 15:16 Over and above singling out Messi, Martínez and Di María, this trophy is a triumph of teamwork, not a one-man show. by Michael Soltys
Qatar 2022 World Cup 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.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS 'Dibu' Martínez gets a hero's welcome in his home town 23-12-2022 09:11 Emiliano Martínez greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar del Plata, as he calls on young goalkeepers to win Argentina's "their fourth star."
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.
World Cup legacy Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory 22-12-2022 15:59 As a major global supplier of natural gas and an intermediary in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Qatar already possessed diplomatic clout but it struggled to gain public recognition. But hosting the World Cup has left an impression on the Arab world and beyond.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL World Cup winners Argentina move up to second place in FIFA rankings 22-12-2022 09:31 World Cup winners Argentina have risen to second in the FIFA rankings with quarter-finalists Brazil still top.
ARGENTINA SKIPPER Reports: Lionel Messi 'verbally' agrees to stay at PSG 22-12-2022 02:12 Le Parisian and RMC Sport claim Lionel Messi will sit down with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi when he returns after his World Cup break.
POLITICS & APOLITICAL PLAYERS President says players didn’t offend him with Casa Rosada snub 21-12-2022 23:40 Political tensions rise amid back-and-forth over the non-visit of Argentina’s players to the Casa Rosada; Alberto Fernández plays down row, brands himself “president of three cups.”
BEDLAM IN BUENOS AIRES Delirium grips Buenos Aires on a chaotic day for the ages 21-12-2022 15:42 Party atmosphere on streets of nation’s capital as passionate fans revel in World Cup success as one, swamping city’s streets in huge numbers for victory parade and the chance of a glimpse of their heroes. by James Grainger
Bedlam in Buenos Aires Aborted World Cup bus parade a snapshot of Argentina's charm and vice 21-12-2022 14:45 Friends, families and fans travelled from across the country to the capital to bask in the glory of a first world title in 36 years. Yet most ended up missing the main show.
Qatar 2022 World Cup CONMEBOL rewards Argentina, looks ahead to 2030 World Cup 21-12-2022 14:21 World Cup champions Argentina awarded US$10 million in prize money by regional football federation.
Qatar 2022 World Cup 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.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS 'Muchachos' – the song that marked Argentina's World Cup campaign 20-12-2022 22:48 The hit song that accompanied Argentina on their conquest of the 2022 World Cup has found deep resonance in a country desperate for a feel-good moment.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Fan gloom as Argentina's World Cup victory parade ends abruptly 20-12-2022 22:12 Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina's World Cup winners but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to massive crowds.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Argentina's World Cup party ends with clashes, arrests and injuries 20-12-2022 21:44 At least 31 people injured during festivities in Buenos Aires; To date, 13 arrests made, including four involved in clashes with security forces at Obelisk.
ARGENTINA'S VICTORY PARADE World Cup winners ditch bus for chopper ride over Buenos Aires 20-12-2022 17:24 World Cup winners forced to abandon open-top bus parade due to massive crowds and instead embark upon a helicopter tour.
VICTORY PARADE HALTED Huge crowds force authorities to abort World Cup victory parade 20-12-2022 17:05 Huge crowds of Argentines take to streets to enjoy victory parade by World Cup winners, but security forces early abortion due to security concerns; Local outlets estimate as many as five million people took to streets to celebrate. by James Grainger
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Argentina’s World Cup victory parade in Buenos Aires – from AFA's training ground to the Obelisk 20-12-2022 10:39 Information on the route the open-top bus parade will take on the national holiday and where you can see the players and the World Cup.
POLITICS & SPORT Argentina lauds united footballers in divided crisis-riven country 20-12-2022 09:16 For the last month, the Albiceleste have brought success and unity to their fans, in stark contrast to the country's economic woes and polarised political landscape.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Heroes' welcome for Albiceleste players and staff upon arrival at Ezeiza 20-12-2022 08:51 Argentina's World Cup winners were given a heroes' welcome after returning home from Qatar and arriving at Ezeiza; Players due to rest before departing at midday for parade from AFA headquarters to Buenos Aires' famous Obelisk landmark.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Rosario celebrates its native sons, Messi and Di María 19-12-2022 16:45 Rosario erupts in celebration as Argentina once again lifts the World Cup trophy after a 36-year wait, with natives Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María starring in the epic victory over France.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS AFA confirms Albiceleste stars will celebrate with fans at Obelisk 19-12-2022 15:04 Team expected to arrive back in Buenos Aires in the early hours of tomorrow morning; Argentina’s players and staff will leave AFA training ground headquarters at midday Tuesday and head for Obelisk to celebrate with fans; Rumours grow that government will decree national holiday to allow supporters to attend festivities. by James Grainger
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party 19-12-2022 14:09 Nation prepares for a massive street party after the national team's remarkable shoot-out victory over France.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Lionel Messi brings euphoria to beleaguered Argentines 19-12-2022 13:38 Argentina’s third World Cup title generated a rare moment of euphoria for a country battered by near three-digit inflation and facing months of economic and political uncertainty.
Qatar 2022 World Cup '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.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Argentina prepares to welcome home its World Cup winners 19-12-2022 08:47 Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home on Monday and catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS 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.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Bangladeshis celebrate Argentina's World Cup triumph 19-12-2022 00:00 Hundreds of thousands of people defy chilly temperatures to watch Argentina-France match on giant screens set up in Dhaka's key squares, roads and football grounds.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Lionel Messi: The Greatest? 18-12-2022 23:56 In a glittering career that has spanned three decades, Lionel Messi has won 37 club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots. There has been a Copa América title, an Olympic gold medal and a list of scoring and statistical records that may never be beaten. And now, there is a World Cup on the list too.