Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Buenos Aires to witness the swearing-in on Sunday of Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei. It is the Ukrainian leader’s first-ever trip to Latin America as Kyiv continues to court support among developing nations for…
The Israeli-Gaza tragedy and parallel wars around the world — Magnus Onyibe
Throughout history and in the contemporary era, conflicts have frequently arisen due to disputes over territory. Therefore, it is unsurprising that the current conflict between Israel and Hamas can also be primarily attributed to a territorial struggle. On one side,…
Di Maria joins Benfica as free agent for 2nd stint
Angel Di Maria’s career in Europe came full circle on Wednesday when the winger rejoined Portuguese side Benfica, the club he played for between 2007 and 2010 when he moved from Argentina. “Welcome home, Di Maria!” the club said following…
Messi scores rapid goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing friendly
Lionel Messi scored after barely a minute as he guided Argentina to a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in Beijing on Thursday evening. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner curled in from the edge of the area after just 81 seconds…
Lionel Messi series set at Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has scored a documentary series on soccer superstar and FIFA World Cup winning player Lionel Messi. The four-part series, filmed in Paris, Qatar and Argentina, tracks the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner through his five FIFA World Cup appearances…
Chinese maker produces 1st new-energy light-rail train for Argentina
CRRC Tangshan Co., Ltd., a major Chinese high-speed train manufacturer, has produced the first new-energy light rail train for Argentina, the first export project for such trains from China. The ceremony marking the production completion of the train was held…
Argentina top FIFA rankings after six-year wait
World Cup winners, Argentina have returned to the top of the FIFA World Rankings for the first time in six years. Lionel Scaloni’s side, who captured their third world title with a thrilling final win against France in Qatar in…
Argentine Mathematician Luis Caffarelli wins 2023 Abel Prize
First football, and now maths. Three months after Lionel Messi triumphed at the World Cup, an Argentinian has won the top international trophy in mathematics. Luis Caffarelli, 74, has received the Abel prize, an award presented by the Norwegian Academy…
French enraged by Argentineans’ Mbappe taunting
The distasteful taunting of France striker Kylian Mbappe by some Argentina fans amid celebrations in Buenos Aires to welcome back the World Cup winners should be investigated by soccer’s world governing body FIFA, a senior French cabinet minister said. During…
Greatest Opportunity of All Time: GOAT — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It was a World Cup final match like no other in history. Qatar 2022 served up a breathless and relentless climax in which Argentina beat France via 4-2 penalty-kicks. The game was stalemated at 3-3 after extra-time, and the lottery…