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Selección set for Messi-less low-key homecoming

Yesterday 16:28 Argentina's return home was expected to be subdued Monday, with local media reporting that some players,  including Messi, would not be returning to Argentina.

'The pain is immense' – Messi's message after World Cup final defeat

Yesterday 16:20 Messi came within one match of leading Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title.

Argentines flood onto streets to salute team despite World Cup final defeat

19-07-2026 23:01 Fans across the country applaud the Albiceleste after the World Cup final loss to Spain, as tributes pour in for Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni.

Domestic press laments Albiceleste defeat, hails end of an era

19-07-2026 22:35 Press reflects on Messi's emotional farewell and an uncertain future; Headlines focus on tears, farewell fears and the end of an era.

Messi on eve of final: Argentina has already written history 'no-one can erase'

19-07-2026 09:32 Argentina captain says the team's greatest achievement has been the journey rather than the trophies as he delivers an emotional message to fans before Sunday's World Cup final.

From Maradona to Messi: Bangladesh's enduring love for Argentina

19-07-2026 09:04 The craze for Argentina has endured for decades in Bangladesh, a country of 170 million people who have never qualified for the World Cup.

Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success

18-07-2026 08:35 Lionel coach Scaloni hails "legend" Messi before World Cup final.

The days after

18-07-2026 07:30 Parliamentary democracy is far from being a synonym for productivity. Yet all that and more lies after the challenge of tomorrow’s World Cup final.

Neuquén Province to pitch first US bond since 2017

17-07-2026 20:08 Neuquén province will pitch foreign investors in New York on its first new international bond in nearly a decade as the local government reaps the rewards of a shale oil boom.

Pampa approves US$2.7-billion Argentina urea plant amid shale boom

17-07-2026 20:04 First new facility of this kind in almost quarter century; Plant to be built over three years in Argentina’s petrochemicals hub in Bahía Blanca

Rubio: US wants to globalise fight against far-left 'terrorism'

17-07-2026 11:11 Argentina among nations represented at meeting on "The Resurgence of Political Terrorism" hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

'Works every time': Superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final

16-07-2026 19:10 Football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday's World Cup final. But these wacky habits are no joke to those who practice them.

Milei says won't attend World Cup final out of superstition

16-07-2026 15:29 British calls on FIFA to investigate after Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" after their victory over England.

Memorial unveiled for Romanian diplomat who saved Jews from Nazis

16-07-2026 14:49 Florin Manoliu smuggled hundreds of protective passports past Nazi guards and helped expose Auschwitz's horrors to the Allied press; British Cemetery in Buenos Aires honours Romainian diplomat who found refuge in Bahía Blanca with new monument.

by John Hunter

Irrepressible Argentina produce goods in epic win over England

15-07-2026 23:19 While the Albiceleste have celebrated epic knockout wins plenty of times in the recent past, few would have tasted sweeter than this most recent success.

by Dan Edwards

'For the Malvinas, for Diego!' World Cup glee takes over Buenos Aires

15-07-2026 23:10 Buenos Aires erupted into ecstasy as a famous semi-final victory over old foes England was secured.

Messi: 'Historical context' makes World Cup win over England 'special'

15-07-2026 21:31 Messi says he's looking forward to facing Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday; Skipper will face the country where he spent most of his career, at Barcelona.

World Cup semi-final hero Lautaro Martínez 'dreamt' of scoring winner

15-07-2026 21:18 World Cup holders were trailing 1-0 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium when Inter Milan striker was sent on in the 81st minute. By full time, Lautaro was the hero of the hour.

Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England clash

14-07-2026 22:02 Argentina midfielder, who has played in England for two clubs over the last six seasons, urges his team to take inspiration from Diego as they seek to get the better of England.

Boost for Milei as monthly inflation read dips below 2%

14-07-2026 17:19 Consumer prices rose 1.9% in June, the slowest monthly pace in 10 months, reports INDEC; Annual inflation remains high at 33.5%, prices up nearly 17% so far this year.