Tens of thousands of Argentines demonstrated Tuesday in a partial strike that grounded aeroplanes and shut banks and other businesses to protest the economic policies of President Mauricio Macri. “I came here to protest because I can’t manage on my…
Higuain retires from Argentina duty with message for critics (Guardian)
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain announced his retirement from international football on Thursday telling critics “I gave everything” for the Albiceleste. He says he can devote more time to his family and more focus on his Premier League club Chelsea. The…
Macron to hold crisis meeting after anti-government riots (Guardian)
French President Emmanuel Macron is to hold a crisis meeting on Sunday after anti-government protests in Paris that left 133 people injured and a trail of destruction around the capital. Macron is set to fly into Paris late morning after…
Missing Argentina submarine found (BBC)
The wreckage of a submarine which went missing with 44 crew on board a year ago has been found, the Argentine navy says. The ARA San Juan submarine disappeared 430km (270 miles) off the Argentine coast on 15 November 2017.…
How France won Russia 2018 World Cup revealed (Guardian)
France let their opponents do the hard work on their way to winning the World Cup, running less than most teams and enjoying less than 50 per cent possession throughout the tournament, a FIFA technical report showed yesterday. The report…
Nigeria athletes chase medals as Youth Olympic Games begin (Punch)
Nigerian athletes are hoping to win medals in their various events as the 2018 Youth Olympic Games begin in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Saturday. The country will be represented by 17 athletes in seven sports at the quadrennial event, which…
Buhari congratulates history-making D’Tigress (Guardian)
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s women basketball team, D’Tigress, who recorded their second -straight win at the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup in Spain with a hard-fought 75-70 victory over Argentina. Buhari, on his official twitter handle, @MBUHARI, posted…
Argentina’s Senate rejects historic bill to legalize Abortion (Time)
Argentina’s Senate on Thursday rejected a bill to legalize elective abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, an issue that has divided the homeland of Pope Francis. Lawmakers debated for more than 15 hours and voted 38-31 against the…
France vs Argentina: 3 changes Didier Deschamps should make (SUN)
France vs Argentina is the most anticipated match of the World Cup Round of 16. On one hand, you have the French, boasting probably the most talented team in the tournament – a squad so deep that they had to…
Amstel Malta, fans show support, solidarity for Super Eagles
Amstel Malta, the official malt drink of the Super Eagles, fans and football lovers have extended their support and solidarity to the Nigerian national team. The team which was unlucky in its last Group D game will not proceed to…
