Messi denied as Argentina held by Paraguay in World Cup qualifying
November 13, 2020 | 11:15
Argentina had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier at La Bombonera on Thursday, and Lionel Messi had what might have been a winning goal disallowed in the second half.
More than 20,000 shops reopen in Argentine capital
June 09, 2020 | 10:05
BUENOS AIRES: More than 20,000 clothes and shoe shops in Buenos Aires were allowed to open on Monday (Jun 8) as Argentina began a gradual reopening following more than two months of coronavirus lockdown.
Argentina ex-president Macri accused of spying on 400 journalists
June 08, 2020 | 09:04
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's Federal Intelligence Agency (AFI) has called for an investigation into former president Mauricio Macri for allegedly spying on more than 400 journalists, a source told AFP on Sunday (Jun 7).
Copa America postponed from 2020 to 2021
March 18, 2020 | 10:22
The Copa America due to kick off in June in Argentina and Colombia was on Tuesday (Mar 17) postponed by a year to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, organisers CONMEBOL said.
Argentina and Nadal-led Spain sweep into ATP Cup quarters
January 09, 2020 | 09:04
World number one Rafael Nadal steered Spain into the ATP Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday (Jan 8) despite an uncharacteristically error-ridden performance, with Argentina also powering through.
Australian bushfire cloud visible in Chile and Argentina
January 07, 2020 | 09:18
The cloud of smoke caused by raging bushfires in Australia has been spotted more than 12,000km away in Chile and Argentina, weather authorities in the South American countries said on Monday (Jan 6).
Dying has become a luxury in crisis-ridden Argentina
January 03, 2020 | 08:00
No one can escape Argentina's biggest economic crisis in almost two decades - not even the dead.
Argentina's president-elect rejects remaining IMF money
November 27, 2019 | 10:49
Argentina's leftist president-elect Alberto Fernandez said on Tuesday (Nov 26) he would renounce the remaining US$11 billion tranche of the country's International Monetary Fund loan as soon as he takes office next month.
Maradona quits as coach of Argentina's Gimnasia
November 20, 2019 | 09:49
Diego Maradona has quit as coach of Argentinian Superliga side Gimnasia, less than three months after taking over, the club announced on Tuesday (Nov 19).
Messi returns for Argentina after ban for Brazil, Uruguay friendlies
November 01, 2019 | 13:45
Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina on Thursday (Oct 31) for friendly games against Brazil and Uruguay next month, the country's football association announced on Twitter.
Renewed crisis in Argentina puts IMF under fire
September 12, 2019 | 13:00
Despite a history of many IMF rescue programmes, Argentina once again faces a deepening financial crisis, raising questions about whether the Washington-based lender made a mistake in its dealings with Latin America's third largest economy.
Tottenham's Lo Celso ruled out until late October
September 11, 2019 | 09:28
Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso will be sidelined until late October after injuring a hip on international duty with Argentina.
Argentine president announces salary hikes, tax cuts after poll setback
August 15, 2019 | 11:00
Argentine President Mauricio Macri announced plans for salary hikes and tax cuts on Wednesday (Aug 14) after voters turned resoundingly against his austerity policies, sparking days of economic turmoil.
Marseille sign Argentina striker Benedetto
August 06, 2019 | 09:55
Marseille have signed Argentina forward Dario Benedetto from Boca Juniors on a four-year deal, the Ligue 1 outfit announced on Monday (Aug 5).
Messi banned for three months after CONMEBOL 'corruption' outburst
August 04, 2019 | 17:48
Argentina star Lionel Messi was banned from playing for his national team for three months and fined US$50,000 on Friday (Aug 2) by CONMEBOL after he heavily criticised the South American football governing body during the Copa America.
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