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FOOTBALL

Ex-Albiceleste coach Carlos Bilardo 'in a serious condition' after brain surgery

Today 13:03 81-year-old, who led the Albiceleste to World Cup glory in 1986, was taken into intensive care on Wednesday, after undergoing severe medical procedure for second time in little more than a month.

NEW LOAN

World Bank approves US$500-million in financing for Argentina

11-07-2019 18:50 Funds will provide budgetary support for social programmes dedicated to helping those in poverty. Latest installment is the second part of a total US$1 billion loan first agreed in November 2018.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

US wins 4th World Cup title, 2nd in a row, beats Dutch 2-0

08-07-2019 20:06 Goals by Megan Rapinoe and rising star Rose Lavelle carried the US. Chants for “equal pay” were a reminder that players sued the U.S. Soccer Federation in March claiming gender discrimination.

FASHION AND ENVIRONMENT

Campaigners call for action as ‘fast fashion’ devastates the planet

06-07-2019 10:53 Around 20 percent of the world’s wastewater and 10 percent of global carbon emissions can be attributed to the global fashion industry alone, says the UN. Most of that is down to fast fashion – and some are trying to change the way the industry operates.

by Madeline Lyskawa

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Historic WC despite elimination for Argentina

22-06-2019 10:02 Though the Argentina women’s national football team have been eliminated from the World Cup, they leave France having made history.

AS I SEE IT

Put the blame on Argentina

22-06-2019 08:50 People who are worried by the recent proliferation of “populist” movements in Western countries are prone to see Juan Domingo Perón lurking in the background. Donald Trump has been compared to him and so too has the new Italian “strongman” Matteo Salvini.

by James Neilson

Qatar 2022

Former France football great arrested in 2022 World Cup probe

18-06-2019 14:58 Former UEFA president Michel Platini, who was banned by FIFA in 2015 for financial misconduct, denied wrongdoing during police questioning. Qatar's methods to bring the World Cup to the Middle East have been subject to investigations by FIFA.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019

Argentina's first World Cup point could prove priceless

11-06-2019 10:06 The Albiceleste want far more than points at the World Cup. The bigger goal is to touch more hearts and minds back home.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019

Albiceleste hold Japan to scoreless draw, earning first ever point at Women's World Cup

10-06-2019 16:07 Argentina delivered a solid, hard-working performance in their opener at the Women's World Cup this afternoon, holding former champions Japan to a 0-0 draw to earn its first ever point at the tournament.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019

Albiceleste brace for daunting return to Women's World Cup

10-06-2019 00:34 The Albiceleste face a challenging opening match as they return women's World Cup after a 12-year absence on Monday, taking on Japan at the Parc des Princes.

D-DAY REMEMBRANCE

75 years on, D-Day still takes an emotional toll on veterans

08-06-2019 10:26 “You didn’t have time to be scared, not really. I never even [gave] it a thought that I could get shot,” Emmings said.

D-DAY REMEMBRANCE: 75 YEARS ON

D-Day: 24 hours that changed the 20th century, and Europe, forever

08-06-2019 10:12 Allied troops first landed on Normandy’s beaches on June 6, 1944, to begin the liberation of Europe from years of Nazi occupation. This week, as world leaders remembered the sacrifice of thousands, one veteran remembers his own experience.

D-DAY REMEMBRANCE: 75 YEARS ON

Chasing demons: 75 years on, D-Day still haunts and drives its veterans

05-06-2019 14:28 They are back. Some for the first time since war stole their innocence 75 years ago on Normandy's D-Day beaches. Here, in their own words, veterans explain why they wanted to return.

D-DAY REMEMBRANCE: 75 YEARS ON

97-year-old D-Day veteran parachutes into Normandy once again

05-06-2019 14:20 D-Day veteran TomRice jumped with the US Army's 101st Airborne Division on that momentous day 75 years ago. Today, he jumped once again, to honour those who descended into gunfire and death ahead of the June 6, 1944, seaborne invasion.

D-DAY REMEMBRANCE: 75 YEARS ON

Looking back to 1944: Read how one journalist reported on the D-Day landings

05-06-2019 14:11 Today, we are republishing an original report from Associated Press journalist Don Whitehead, first published in June 1944, to mark the 75th anniversary of the assault that began the liberation of France and Europe from German occupation.

D-DAY REMEMBRANCE: 75 YEARS ON

Queen Elizabeth II, Trump and world leaders honour veterans on D-Day anniversary

05-06-2019 13:56 Leaders gather Wednesday on the south coast of England to honour the troops who risked and sacrificed their lives 75 years ago on D-Day, the bloody but ultimately triumphant turning point in World War II.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019

Albiceleste eye victories at Women's World Cup after long fight for equality

27-05-2019 16:17 National team plays first Group D match on June 10 against the runner-ups of the previous Women's World Cup, Japan. Then they will face England, currently ranked third in FIFA’s list. Their last game will be against Scotland.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Albiceleste names squad of 23 for Women's World Cup

23-05-2019 15:20 Nine professional players from foreign clubs in Argentina's women's World Cup squad, with 14 players called up from domestic amateur league. Albiceleste have never won a game at the tournament.

POPPY DAY CEREMONY

Reconciliation to the fore at WWI remembrance service

17-11-2018 14:31 Those lost during World War I remembered at highly symbolic and emotional ceremony at British and German Cemeteries in Chacarita, a century on from the armstice that ended the fighting.

by Michael Soltys

LEADERS SUMMIT

G20 challenges: The soft power of an honest broker

17-11-2018 12:15 The challenge facing the Argentine chair was to reach consensus in a tense and complex world context, continued the young diplomat.

by Michael Soltys

ARMISTICE: A CENTURY ON

Anglo-German reconciliation opens doors for historic Armistice ceremony

03-11-2018 09:03 A century on from the end of World War I, the dividing line between the British and German cemeteries in Characarita will be erased at an event laden with symbolism.

by Michael Soltys

COMMUNITY

World War I: a revolution for women

03-11-2018 08:35 The Great War radically changed women’s role in society, as they stepped into the boots of men gone to fight for their countries.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

‘This is the last chance to get things right’ on global warming

13-10-2018 09:08 IPCC member and CONICET researcher Carolina Vera on why Argentina and the world must take action on global warming – and fast.

by Fermin Koop

FOR HIS STRIKE VS ARGENTINA

France’s Pavard wins World Cup goal of the tournament

27-07-2018 11:24 France right-back Benjamin Pavard has won the 2018 World Cup goal of the tournament award for his stunning strike against Argentina, FIFA announced this week.

EDITORIAL

Editorial: The geopolitics of football

14-07-2018 09:04 Russia’s master throughout this 21st century, Putin has constructed an authoritarian, racist and homophobic society in his own image.

TOURNAMENT REVIEW

Russia 2018: Shocks, surprises and overachieving underdogs

14-07-2018 07:27 This has been the World Cup of the underdog, where anything can happen. This Sunday, France take on Croatia in Moscow – is there one more upset on the cards?

by Dan Edwards

THE REMAINING COMPETITORS

World Cup title race wide open after dramatic end to group stage

30-06-2018 10:54 Europe and South America dominate knock-out phase – but Germany’s absence is undoubtedly the biggest news.

KEY STORIES

June 25th-30th: What we learned this week

30-06-2018 10:33 Hightlights of the last seven days.

STALINGRAD'S SHADOW

Volgograd provides a sense of perspective at Russia World Cup

23-06-2018 12:22 To visitors, particularly from nations that fought against the Nazis, the monuments around the city once known as Stalingrad are a reminder that the sacrifices Russians made in World War II.

HOSTS DEFY DOWNBEAT PREDICTIONS

Russian fans celebrate once-maligned team as heroes as optimism grows

23-06-2018 12:14 Free-scoring Russia are one of the biggest World Cup shocks of all. But how far can they go?

FIFA WORLD CUP

Latin American fans at World Cup criticised for violence

23-06-2018 10:33 This was for posting videos in which men encourage foreign women to say offensive things in languages they don’t appear to understand.

KEY STORIES

June 18-24: What we learned this week

23-06-2018 09:06 What has happened in the last seven days?

WORLD CUP: THE ALBICELESTE IN RUSSIA

Living in hope: Argentina on the brink as Nigeria offer a lifeline

23-06-2018 08:33 The national team has been handed one more change to progress in Russia. But it seems not even Messi, the nation’s messiah, will be able to drag them out of this one.

by Dan Edwards

THE CHALLENGERS

Germany heads front-runners with bid for historic back-to-back crowns

16-06-2018 13:08 Brazil, France, Spain and Argentina also among those tipped to lift Russia 2018 trophy.

GEOPOLITICS, RUSSIA AND THE WEST

Putin’s Russia shrug off isolation

16-06-2018 12:56 Host nation’s thrashing of Saudi Arabia raises expectations, but for the Russian president, the tournament is about much more than just football.

POLITICS AND FOOTBALL

Putin’s World Cup a prestige boost for sanctions-hit Russia

09-06-2018 10:55 The World Cup kicks off in Russia kicks off this week with the hosts at loggerheads with the West and intent on using the football showpiece to trumpet their superpower status.

FOOTBALL

World Cup set to welcome record number of Argentine coaches

09-06-2018 09:28 No country will supply as many coaches in the World Cup: five will be present in Russia.

WORLD CUP

No guarantees for Argentina in testing Group D

02-06-2018 10:50 Without Messi, would Argentina even be going to the World Cup?

WORLD CUP

Few glimmers of hope in lacklustre win over Haiti

02-06-2018 10:40 Three goals in the second half against Haiti fail to cast aside the national team’s disappointing performance in the first 45 minutes. On the evidence of Tuesday night’s game, much more will be needed if the team is to avoid the humilation of an early exit in Russia.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP

The long road from Rosario to Russia

02-06-2018 09:55 Leading the national team to glory in Russia 2018 would be Lionel Messi’s crowning moment. And those who remember the Barcelona star from his earliest days most certainly have their fingers crossed.

KEY STORIES FROM THE LAST SEVEN DAYS

May 28th - Jun 3rd: What we learned this week

02-06-2018 08:28 From tariff veto, to rivalry with CFK and the menace of a general strike...Macri had another hot week.

WORLD CUP NEARS

Messi: 'We aren't the best nor the favourites' at World Cup

29-05-2018 15:46 Argentina captain plays down hopes of winning tournament as he urges compatriots to be realistic.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Sampaoli selects his 23 – and hopes for no regrets

26-05-2018 11:54 Experienced goalkepeer Sergio Romero to miss tournament in Russia through injury, as coach opts to leave Icardi, Centurión at home.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP DRAWS NEAR

Mascherano on World Cup chances: "We must regain our confidence"

23-05-2018 18:54 Veteran midfielder plays down expectations of glory in Russia, saying national team aren't thinking about becoming champions.

EXPERIENCED GOALKEEPER MISSES OUT

Blow for Selección: Romero out of World Cup with knee injury

23-05-2018 18:33 Argentina's most-capped goalkeeper removed from coach Jorge Sampaoli's squad after suffering injury – but his wife says the decision was premature.

KEY STORIES FROM THE LAST SEVEN DAYS

May 14th - 20th: What we learned this week

19-05-2018 09:22 From the new 'subte' station to the teachers strike and the latest World Cup news.

CONTROVERSY

Argentine FA’s ‘guide to flirting’ at World Cup causes stir

17-05-2018 07:25 The AFA’s manual for picking up women in Russia advises players and officials to smell good, dress well and shower.

RUSSIA 2018

Sampaoli announces Argentina's preliminary World Cup squad

17-05-2018 07:20 The final 23-player roster will be announced next Monday at a press conference.

AS GROUP PREPARES TO DISSOLVE

Healing wounds in Spain’s Basque Country after ETA

05-05-2018 02:34 On Thursday ETA formally announced its dissolution, marking the definitive end of western Europe’s last armed insurgency and its fight for an independent Basque state. But the scars left behind by violence, torture and murder are still fresh – and incredibly difficult to escape.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Biglia suffers severe back injury, casting doubt over World Cup place

23-04-2018 13:03 Another injury problem for the Albiceleste and national team coach Jorge Sampaoli.