News of diego

Maradona death trial assigned court as European court dismisses brand claim

08-11-2023 18:04 European General Court backs decision by bloc’s Intellectual Property Office to deny the registration of the assignment of rights to the Diego Maradona brand to a private firm linked to his former lawyer.

FOOTBALL

Pope Francis offers his take on ‘slipped’ Maradona and ‘gentleman’ Messi

02-11-2023 01:24 Holy Father highlights professional careers of both legendary Argentine footballers – but adds he would add Brazilian icon Pelé to his top three.

ELECTION 2023

Government gives citizens option to renounce public transport subsidies

17-10-2023 14:42 With a knowing nod to libertarian critics of government, Argentina's Transport Minister Diego Giuliano announces that citizens may now renounce their right to transport subsidies: “Those who agree with a policy of no subsidies may waive it.”

ELECTIONS 2023

Kicillof offers ruling coalition reason to be cheerful with PASO win

16-08-2023 15:45 Grindetti rules out an electoral pact with La Libertad Avanza rival in Buenos Aires Province as primary boosts incumbent governor’s re-election hopes.

ELECTION 2023

Kicillof wins Buenos Aires Province PASO by three points

14-08-2023 16:37 The temporary result shows a trend towards the ruling party. Néstor Grindetti and Diego Santilli racked up 32.93%, with little difference between them. The third place went to Javier Milei’s libertarianism with her candidate Carolina Píparo, who got 23.76% of the votes.

ECONOMIC POLICY

First South American central bank to cut says caution needed

09-06-2023 12:31 Uruguay to keep restrictive policy even with more rate cuts; Economy will probably grow around 2% this year.

OPPOSITION EYE

Amid turbulence and tensions, PRO puts on united front

27-04-2023 19:47 Key leaders from the centre-right party meet on Friday in San Isidro with talks over the opposition coalition’s line-up for the elections ongoing.

Death of Diego Maradona

Eight accused of wrongdoing in Maradona's death will stand trial, rules court

18-04-2023 15:33 Members of Diego Maradona's eight-strong medical team will stand trial for their alleged role into legendary footballer's death and face between 8 and 25 years in jail.

FOOTBALL

Don't look now, but Argentina is taking over the world

06-04-2023 17:15 Not content to miss out on the upcoming Under-20 World Cup after a less than sterling qualifying display to kick off the year, Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia simply resolved to bring the entire tournament home.

by Dan Edwards

TRAGIC OCEAN DISCOVERY

Missing man's remains found in shark stomach in Comodoro Rivadavia

28-02-2023 13:45 Partial remains of a man who went missing on February 18 in Comodoro Rivadavia, provisionally identified as 32-year-old Diego Barría, thanks to the sighting of a tattoo, were found in the stomach of a school shark pulled from the sea by fishermen.

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.

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.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Messi echoes Maradona as Argentina win World Cup

18-12-2022 15:53 Lionel Messi saved his best for last on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on his World Cup career by finally landing the one major title that has eluded him.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Expectation soaring in Argentina ahead of World Cup final

18-12-2022 08:56 With Argentina reaching fever pitch just hours before Lionel Messi and his teammates take on France in the World Cup final, football fans throughout the country felt a sense of destiny brewing.

INTERVIEW: THE EXPERT'S VIEW

Jorge Burruchaga: ‘Messi has been the best in the world for 20 years’

14-12-2022 11:29 Jorge Burruchaga, the scorer of the goal that last won the World Cup for Argentina, professes his admiration for Lionel Messi.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Messi has chance to match Maradona as Albiceleste reach final

13-12-2022 20:07 It is 36 years since Diego dragged Argentina to their second and most recent World Cup triumph in Mexico – now's it's Lionel's chance.

CRISTINA & THE COURTS

‘Causa Vialidad’: Chronology of the trial of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

06-12-2022 12:20 Key moments in one of the most controversial and high-profile cases in Argentina’s recent history.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Climax

03-12-2022 05:41 The court judging the ‘Vialidad’ case is expected to reach a verdict that will condemn the former president in some sort of way, validating the accusations of corruption against her, Kirchnerite businessman Lázaro Báez and several government officials.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Maradona would be 'super happy', says Messi

01-12-2022 02:00 Skipper believes Argentina are moving up through the gears at precisely the right time at Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Messi nourishes dream of matching Maradona's tall Argentina legacy

26-11-2022 18:32 Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy lives on after the crunch 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday evening.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina hope to bring World Cup joy after mourning Maradona

25-11-2022 13:12 Ex-players and fans at the World Cup in Qatar pay tribute to Maradona to mark the second anniversary of 1986 World Cup winner's death from a heart attack in 2020.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina greats pay tribute to Maradona on anniversary of death

25-11-2022 09:23 Football greats set off a day of World Cup tributes to the "immortal" Diego Maradona on the second anniversary of late superstar's death.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Fans at World Cup pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants

24-11-2022 08:12 Fans at the World Cup have noisy plans for Friday's second anniversary of the death of Diego Maradona.

Politics

Fernández de Kirchner decries loss of ‘democratic pact’ in speech

18-11-2022 00:08 Amid shouts from supporters for her to make a presidential run, Argentina's vice-president delivers fiery take on the country’s current situation, while dodging any direct announcement as to candidacies.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Messi heads to World Cup ready for last chance to match Maradona

09-11-2022 15:57 Qatar 2022 is Lionel Messi's last chance to emulate Diego Maradona. But if Argentina's captain is to win the World Cup, he cannot do it alone.

And that reminds me…

A fireworks summit

05-11-2022 06:14 There is a strong case for presenting that Summit of the Americas in Mar del Plata exactly 17 years ago today and the surrounding anniversaries as the true birth of Kirchnerism.

by Michael Soltys

FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball to go up for auction

14-10-2022 08:35 The ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous "Hand of God" World Cup goal will go under the hammer next month and could fetch up to £3 million.

FOOTBALL

Messi to headline Maradona 'match for peace' homage

11-10-2022 13:40 Lionel Messi will headline a star-studded lineup for a 'match for peace' this November in tribute to fellow Argentina great Diego Maradona.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Fernández de Kirchner's defence team attacks 'lies' in corruption trial

20-09-2022 17:28 Lawyers for vice-president accuse Prosecutors Diego Luciani and Sergio Mola of “blatantly lying” in graft case probing alleged public works corruption during Fernández de Kirchner’s time in office.

POLITICS

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: a politically persecuted crook

27-08-2022 00:01 Argentina’s Judiciary is deeply political and impressively dexterous in shifting the sails to match the winds, whether it’s time to speed up or slow down.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

AND THAT REMINDS ME…

Underlining the vice in vice-president

27-08-2022 00:01 The difference here is that while Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is effectively being charged with past misdoings during her presidency like Carlos Menem before her or Macri now, she still holds executive office.

by Michael Soltys

As I see it

Cristina has her back against the wall

27-08-2022 00:01 Cristina’s arraignment and her followers’ reaction to it are having an ambiguous effect on the country’s reputation.

by James Neilson

ART

US$33-million Frida Kahlo painting becomes MALBA's new attraction

25-08-2022 22:15 MALBA modern art in Argentina museum to put record-breaking self-portrait by Frida Kahlo on display; Mexican artist’s creation was purchased last year by Eduardo Constantini and is the highest-priced Latin American artwork in history.

Cristina & the courts

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner counter-attacks with claims against Judiciary

12-08-2022 09:48 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner seeks recusal of prosecutor and judge in Vialidad public works graft trial as court allegations get air time.

FARC

Colombian forces kill FARC dissident leader

18-07-2022 14:19 Death of rebel leader Nestor Vera described by Colombian government as “final blow” to FARC.

Death of Diego Maradona

Eight medical staff sent to trial for Diego Maradona’s death

22-06-2022 15:57 Eight defendants ordered to stand trial for alleged criminal negligence in the death of football legend Diego Maradona; Accused face potential prison sentences of up to 25 years in jail.

DIEGO MARADONA

'Tango D10S': Aircraft presented in tribute to Maradona

26-05-2022 19:56 Adorned with images and memorabilia in a travelling tribute to the late player, the 'Tango D10S' aircraft is aiming for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

RECORD FOR SPORTS MEMORABILIA

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for US$9 million at auction

04-05-2022 12:48 Shirt that Maradona wore while scoring twice against England at 1986 World Cup sells at auction for £7.1 million – a record for any item of sports memorabilia.

FILM & MOVIES: BAFICI 2022

23rd BAFICI film festival opens in Buenos Aires to a full house

23-04-2022 00:02 Prestigious film festival runs from April 19 to May 1, with over 450 in-person events and screenings to catch your eye.

by Hannah Gonzalez

'Hand of God' shirt

Maradona 1986 shirt auction opens with bid of US$5 million

20-04-2022 16:04 Online auction for the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup begins with US$5-million bid.

DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA

Prosecutors call for Maradona's medical staff to face trial

14-04-2022 16:25 Prosecutors investigating the 2020 death of football legend Diego Maradona request that the eight medical professionals who treated him be tried for negligent homicide.

AUCTION OF MARADONA’S SHIRT

Authenticity row erupts over auction of Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt

08-04-2022 23:36 The shirt worn by ‘El Diez’ when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned off this month. But the jersey, valued at some £4 million, is not the right one, says the legendary star’s daughter.

AUTHENTICITY DISPUTE

Maradona's daughter claims wrong 1986 shirt is up for auction

07-04-2022 17:43 Dalma Maradona casts doubt over whether soon-to-auctioned shirt is that worn during famous 'Hand of God' goal, but Sotheby's says "conclusive photomatch" proves it's authentic.

Maradona

Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'hand of God' shirt to be auctioned

06-04-2022 15:27 The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, is to be auctioned off later this month, Sotheby's announced Wednesday.

COURTS

Judge shelves abuse case by Maradona’s ex-girlfriend

04-03-2022 01:15 An Argentine judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit over alleged people-trafficking brought by Mavys Álvarez Rego, a Cuban ex-girlfriend of the late football icon Diego Maradona.

Late footballer's estate

House, BMW among unsold items in Maradona auction

04-01-2022 14:38 Online auction of some 90 items owned by the late football icon Diego Maradona has closed with a house and BMW unsold, but most other keepsakes spoken for.

Diego's brother

Diego Maradona's brother Hugo dies in Naples aged 52

28-12-2021 12:32 Diego Maradona's younger brother Hugo has died in Naples at the age of 52, just a year after the Argentine football legend passed away.

Death of Diego Maradona

Big-ticket items go unsold in auction of Diego Maradona's assets

20-12-2021 12:39 Auction of some 90 items owned by late footballing legend fails to attract big bidders. A seaside apartment, two BMWs and a house among the larger items failing to sell.