BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in...
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi made sure he had good memories of playing a home qualifier with Argentina’s national team for the last time in his illustrious career. Messi scored twice Thursday, Sept. 4, in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela in front of a raucous sellout crowd that had...
The Philippine government, through the Department of Energy (DOE), is eyeing to cement new nuclear agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Argentina to solidify strategic partnerships that will aid the country in its renewed interest to plunge into nuclear power investments. In an...
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps plans to announce on Wednesday, Jan. 8, that he won’t continue in the role after the next World Cup, according to reports in French media. Didier Deschamps (AP) L’Equipe and RMC Sport were among the outlets to report that the 56-year-old Deschamps...
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s soccer association (AFA) said on Friday, Sept. 27, that FIFA suspended goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for two matches of South American World Cup qualifying in October. Argentina’s Emiliano Martínez (AP) The decision rules out the 32-year-old from...
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury. Argentina's Lionel Messi (AP) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday, Aug. 19, for the matches against Chile on Sept. 5 and Colombia five days...
Ambassador Ricardo Luis Bocalandro and Mme. Maria Elena Urriste de Bocalandro The residence of Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, Ambassador of Argentina, and his lovely wife Mme. Maria Elena Urriste de Bocalandro, was a haven of warmth and camaraderie as they welcomed guests to their residence on a...
MIAMI GARDENS (AP) — Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia, 1-0, Sunday night, July 14, on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Lionel Messi hoists the trophy after Argentina defeated Colombia in the...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, leading defending champion Argentina over Canada, 2-0, on Tuesday night, July 9, and into the Copa America final. Argentina's Lionel Messi is congratulated after scoring his side's second...
NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Messi won’t be stopped by a leg injury and will play in Argentina’s Copa America semifinal against Canada on Tuesday night, July 9. Argentina's Lionel Messi (AP) Messi has been dealing with a right leg problem since the group stage win over Chile on June 25. He missed...
HOUSTON (AP) — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina’s first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. Players of Argentina celebrate defeating Ecuador in a penalty shootout in a Copa America quarterfinal...
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi won’t be in Argentina’s squad at the Olympics starting later this month in Paris. Lionel Messi (AP) Coach Javier Mascherano included four World Cup winners in the squad he announced Tuesday, July 2, including striker Julián Álvarez and defender Nicolás...