News of argentine

Plenty to report, on and off the field, as football returns

18-02-2022 20:31 River and Boca bounce back after hiccups, 'Pulga' shines again and trouble in the stands… just another day at the office for this most unpredictable, chaotic, infuriating and enchanting of leagues.

by Dan Edwards

Court blocks offshore oil exploration project off coast of Buenos Aires Province

13-02-2022 10:20 A court in Argentina has issued an injunction suspending oil exploration in three maritime areas off the Atlantic coast of Buenos Aires Province and ordering environmental impact studies to be carried out.

Sport begins at Beijing Olympics under shadow of Covid, rights fears

02-02-2022 14:44 Curling got the Beijing Winter Olympics under way on Wednesday as China tried to move on from the diplomatic boycotts and Covid fears that have dogged the lead-up to the Games.

Lionel Messi in isolation in Argentina after testing positive for Covid

02-01-2022 17:20 Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19 and entered self-isolation in Rosario, his club Paris Saint-Germain announced on Sunday.

Relentless River clinch title, ending seven-year drought

26-11-2021 23:10 What at one point appeared to be a tense race to the finish for River eventually turned out to be a procession. Celebrations at a packed Monumental were echoed in Tigre, who secure return to the top flight.

by Dan Edwards

Single-minded Messi targets strong finish to year with PSG

19-11-2021 03:13 With Argentina's place at the 2022 World Cup secure, Lionel Messi can shift his focus exclusively to ending the year "in the best way possible" with Paris Saint-Germain after an injury-hit start to life in France.

¿Quién es? Soy yo – Pimpinela launch 40th anniversary tour

26-10-2021 13:30 Pimpinela shook the music scene with the theatrical "singing duels" of the 1980s. Four decades on, siblings Lucía and Joaquín Galán are not even thinking of retiring, launching a 40th anniversary tour in the United States.

This is it: Messi gets set for PSG Champions League bow

14-09-2021 13:27 Lionel Messi went to Paris to win the Champions League again – on Wednesday he's set to finally make his first start for his new club when they kick off their European campaign in Bruges.

Red Cross sends second mission team to identify fallen Argentine soldiers

16-08-2021 14:20 The Red Cross said Monday it had begun a second phase in its forensic work to identify the remains of Argentine soldiers buried on the disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.

Messi’s hunger for more means star is sure to shine in City of Lights

13-08-2021 23:03 Argentina's Copa América hero has chosen a PSG side which will give him every tool necessary to keep fighting for the biggest honours.

by Dan Edwards

'Welcome to Paris, Leo' - Messi meets teammates at first PSG training session

12-08-2021 15:00 Argentine captain meets his new teammates at Paris Saint-Germain's Camp des Loges training facility.

Bielsa says Leeds contract 'resolved' ahead of new season

12-08-2021 14:52 The 66-year-old did not give any details on whether he has put pen to paper on new terms, but indicated he had committed to a further season at Elland Road.

PSG confirm signing of Lionel Messi on initial two-year contract

10-08-2021 18:05 Argentine superstar signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with the option of an additional year.

Argentines celebrate 'new stage' in Messi's career ahead of PSG move

10-08-2021 17:56 Argentina reacted with joy and pride as Lionel Messi arrived in France on Tuesday ahead of his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

'I'm not ready for this' – tearful Messi confirms Barcelona exit

08-08-2021 08:32 Six-time Ballon d'Or winner breaks down in tears as he confirms his exit from Barcelona after 788 games - and confirms move to Paris St Germain "is a possibility."

Departing Messi to give press conference Sunday, says Barcelona

07-08-2021 10:03 Lionel Messi will take questions from the press at noon (1000 GMT, 6am Buenos Aires), Barcelona confirm in a statement. They will be his first public comments since his departure was announced.

Barcelona simply cannot afford to keep Messi, says club president

06-08-2021 13:08 Messi's Barcelona career has come to an end because cash-strapped Spanish club cannot afford to keep the superstar, club president Joan Laporta confirms.

'Absolutely not': Guardiola quashes talk of Messi move

06-08-2021 12:29 Pep Guardiola has ruled out a Manchester City move for Lionel Messi, increasing the chances that Argentine star will end up in Paris.

Barcelona: Messi to leave club due to 'financial and structural obstacles'

05-08-2021 15:03 Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is to leave FC Barcelona, the club has announced, citing "financial and structural obstacles" as the cause.

Argentine fencer accepts marriage proposal in front of TV cameras

26-07-2021 13:32 Fencer María Belén Pérez Maurice accepts marriage proposal from long-term partner and coach Lucas Saucedo, live in front of the TV cameras at the Olympics.