Tag: Argentina

Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli ‘can’t turn down offer to coach Argentina’

Sampaoli insisted that his mind was on Saturday's game against Osasuna.

May 19, 2017

Argentina approves medicinal use of marijuana

The Argentine Senate on Wednesday transformed into law the bill allowing the medicinal use of marijuana, legislation that had already obtained the green light from the Chamber of Deputies in November 2016. The measure, which guarantees certain patients access to cannabis oil, authorising its importation until Argentina can produce its own, was accepted unanimously by...

March 30, 2017

Italy defeat defending champion Argentina in Davis Cup

Fabio Fognini rallied to beat Guido Pella 2-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, giving Italy a 3-2 win over host and defending champion Argentina in a first-round Davis Cup tie here.

February 7, 2017

Argentina toughens immigration law, speeds up deportations

Argentina toughened its immigration law, making it easier to deport foreigners who commit crimes or who are being investigated. The changes to the 2003 law were implemented by presidential decree, which cites a rise in organized crime committed by foreigners. It restricts those serving sentences or with criminal records from entering Argentina and fast tracks...

January 31, 2017

HIL helping Argentine hockey talent grow: Gonzalo Peillat

Argentina’s Gonzalo Peillat believes the HIL is helping Argentine hockey talent on monetary aspects.

January 17, 2017

Lionel Messi’s statue in Argentina vandalised

An action statue of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi located in the capital city Buenos Aires was vandalised.

January 11, 2017

Neymar shines as Brazil trashes Argentina

Neymar scored a goal and set up another as Brazil heaped misery on Argentina with a 3-0 victory in their World Cup qualifier.

November 11, 2016