Tag: Argentina

Lula’s return endorses regional pink wave

Richard Nixon, who served as President Eisenhower’s Vice President, lost the 1960 US presidential election to John F. Kennedy and then the California Governorship to Edmund ‘Pat’ Brown in 1962. The post-election press conference was quite dramatic, a dejected Nixon even announced his complete withdrawal from politics.

November 5, 2022

Argentina police arrests man in assassination attempt on Vice President Cristina Kirchner

According to the police report, the alleged attacker is a 35-year-old Brazilian national, identified as Fernando Andres Sabag Montiel, Sputnik reported.

September 2, 2022

India acknowledges Argentina’s interest in Tejas fighter aircraft

 India on Friday acknowledged Argentina's interest in the made-in-India Tejas fighter aircraft for the Argentine Air Force .The talks on Tejas featured during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's two-day official visit to Argentina.

August 27, 2022

Brazil-Argentina replay called off

The qualifying match between the South American rivals was scheduled for last September, but it was called off less than 10 minutes into the game due to alleged violations of Covid-19 rules by Argentina.

August 17, 2022

Brazil, Argentina friendly in Australia called off

CBF coordinator Juninho Paulista said the match, slated for the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 11, was canceled at the request of the Argentine Football Association.

May 12, 2022

FIFA tells Brazil, Argentina to replay abandoned World Cup qualifier match

The South American rivals had been scheduled to play the qualifier in September 2021 but the fixture was suspended minutes after kick-off because of alleged Covid-19 rule breaches by the Argentine side.

May 10, 2022

MCG to host Brazil-Argentina international friendly in June

Brazil and Argentina will be returning to the MCG, having last faced off at the venue in 2017 when Lionel Messi's Argentina had defeated their South American rivals 1-0 in front of a spectacular 95,569 fans.

April 20, 2022

IMF approves USD 44 billion extended arrangement for Argentina to tackle high inflation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a USD 44 billion extended arrangement for Argentina to strengthen the country's debt sustainability and tackle high inflation, the IMF said in a statement.

March 26, 2022

Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero retires from football due to heart condition

Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with a heart condition.

December 16, 2021

Jr Hockey World Cup: Argentina, Spain claim last two berths

These two clashes were the key matches on Sunday as the winners would qualify for the next round and therefore all eyes on the results of these matches

November 28, 2021

World Cup qualifiers: Cut supply to Messi, Paraguay players told

Argentina is currently second in the 10-team South American group with 18 points from eight qualifiers. Paraguay is sixth, seven points further back.

October 6, 2021

Argentine Prez unveils plan to emerge ‘cautiously’ from lockdown

As part of the plan, starting Saturday the number of people who can gather together will be expanded "little by little".

August 7, 2021

Argentina beat Colombia to set up final against Brazil

The formidable rivals last met in 2007 when Brazil won 3-0

July 7, 2021

Copa America: Messi leads Argentina to 4-1 rout of Bolivia

The result extended Argentina's unbeaten run to 17 matches, and they will now turn their attention to next Saturday's (July 3) quarterfinal clash against Ecuador in Goiania

June 29, 2021

Gomez sends Argentina into Copa America quarterfinals

Gomez gave his side the lead in the 10th minute on Monday by delicately chipping a shot over goalkeeper Antony Silva after Angel Di Maria's defence-splitting through ball, reports Xinhua.

June 22, 2021

Argentina changes name of Maradona Cup amid lawsuit fears

According to lawyer Martin Apolo, image and naming rights form one of the "most important assets" in Maradona's inheritance.

February 3, 2021

Kolkata mourns demise of Argentina football legend Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona had visited Kolkata, known as the Mecca of Indian Football, 2008 and 2017 participate in a charity football match.

November 26, 2020