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Messi vs Yamal set as UEFA, CONMEBOL confirm ARG vs ESP Finalissima in 2026

As Argentina prepares for the 2026 edition of this prestigious fixture, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, who is likely to feature in one of his final outings in the famous Albiceleste shirt

Argentina orders immigration crackdown, vows to 'make country great again'

Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei issued a decree on Wednesday curbing immigration to the South American nation, a move coinciding with the immigration restrictions put in place by the Trump administration. In a country that has long prided itself on its openness to immigrants, Milei's abrupt measures and declaration that newcomers were bringing chaos and abuse to Argentina drew criticism from his political opponents and prompted comparisons to US President Donald Trump. Milei's government welcomed those parallels to its close American ally, with presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni saying it was time to honour our history and make Argentina great again. Wednesday's executive order tightens restrictions on citizenship, requiring immigrants to spend two uninterrupted years in Argentina or make a significant financial investment in the country to secure an Argentine passport. Immigrants seeking permanent residency must show proof of income or sufficient means and have

Pope Francis was both controversial figure and spiritual guide in Argentina

The faithful in Pope Francis' hometown lit candles in the church where he found God as a teenager, packed the cathedral where he spoke as archbishop and prayed Monday in the neighbourhoods where he earned fame as the slum bishop." For millions of Argentines, Francis who died Monday at 88 was a source of controversy and a spiritual north star whose remarkable life traced their country's turbulent history. Conservative detractors criticised the only Latin American pope's support for social justice as an affinity for leftist leaders. They pointed to his warm meetings with former President Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner, a highly divisive left-leaning populist figure whose policies many Argentines blame for the nation's economic ruin. They compared their enthusiastic encounters to his curt meeting with centre-right former President Mauricio Macri, captured in an unusually stern-faced photo in 2016. Like every Argentine, I think he was a rebel, said 23-year-old Catalina Favaro, who had

Maradona's autopsy experts testify that he had an abnormally large heart

Experts involved in Diego Maradona's autopsy testified on Tuesday at the trial of seven health professionals accused of negligent homicide that the Argentine soccer star had an abnormally large heart, suffered from cirrhosis, and showed no traces of alcohol or drugs at the time of is death. Forensic expert Alejandro Ezequiel Vega told the court that Maradona's heart was enlarged and weighed about 503 grams, when the average weight is between 250 and 300 grams. Maradona, who led Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986, died on Nov. 25, 2020. He was 60. Vega explained that the examination of Maradona's heart showed that the former star suffered from long-standing ischemia, with lack of blood flow and oxygen. The autopsy concluded that Maradona died of acute pulmonary edema secondary to congestive heart failure. Maradona died in a house on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, days after undergoing surgery for a hematoma that formed between his skull and brain. According to the prosecutio

Argentina one draw away from booking their place in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Argentina didn't miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martnez and other key players and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American World Cup qualifying match. Thiago Almada scored the winner with a powerful curled shot from the edge of the box on Friday, putting the defending champions one point away from its direct spot in the tournament next year. Argentina leads the round robin competition with 28 points after 13 matches, and could secure its place with a home draw with Brazil on Tuesday. The team of coach Lionel Scaloni already has 15 points ahead of 7th-placed Bolivia, with only five rounds to the end of the competition. The last time the two soccer powerhouses clashed, Argentina won 1-0 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Earlier, Ecuador defeated Venezuela 2-1 and moved into second place in South American World Cup, edging close to reaching the tournament once again. Brazil is third with 21 points, one ahead of Uruguay and Paraguay. Colombia, with 19 .

US imposes travel ban on former Argentine president over corruption charges

The State Department has banned former Argentine President Cristina Fernndez from entering the United States, accusing her of involvement in significant corruption while in office. The State Department also banned Fernndez' planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido and their families. Kirchner and De Vido abused their positions by orchestrating and financially benefiting from multiple bribery schemes involving public works contracts, resulting in millions of dollars stolen from the Argentine government, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement released Friday. He noted that multiple courts had convicted the pair on corruption charges. Fernndez has been a dominant political leader in recent years in the South American country. The United States will continue to promote accountability for those who abuse public power for personal gain, Rubio said. These designations reaffirm our commitment to counter global corruption, including at the highest levels of government. In Novemb

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers full schedule, live time, streaming in India

This is the first-ever FIFA World Cup which will see 48 teams feature in the competition and three host countries (Canada, Mexico and USA) co-hosting the event.

In address to congress, Argentine President Milei promises IMF deal

Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei signalled late Saturday that a new deal with the International Monetary Fund was imminent, as he used his annual address to congress to project an optimistic picture of his economic overhaul following a divisive first year in office and recent swirl of controversies. In a speech that played to the sentiments of his right-wing base but included little in the way of new policy, Milei promised the crisis-stricken nation that, in the coming days, he would ask congress to support the government in this new agreement with the International Monetary Fund" even as it seemed Argentina had yet to close the deal. Revisiting the economic themes of his 2023 presidential campaign ahead of crucial midterm elections in October, Milei declared: We went from talking about hyperinflation to talking about long-term stability. He cited his standard refrain about the government's success in dragging down the monthly inflation rate from a peak of 26 per cent

Musk, joined by Argentine President Javier Milei, wields chainsaw at CPAC

Musk, dressed in a black "Make America Great Again" cap and sunglasses, was joined by Argentine President Javier Milei, who handed him a chainsaw at the CPAC

India, Argentina sign agreement to explore lithium, other critical minerals

India and Argentina on Wednesday signed an agreement for deeper collaboration in exploration and resource development of critical minerals, particularly lithium, an official statement said. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, Governor of Catamarca, Argentina, Ral Alejandro Jalil, here. Both sides discussed expanding cooperation in the mining sector, particularly in lithium exploration and investment opportunities, the Ministry of Mines said in a statement. "A key highlight of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, which will pave the way for deeper collaboration in exploration and resource development of critical minerals," it said. Argentina, known for its vast lithium reserves, is a crucial partner for India in securing essential

Argentine President Javier Milei defends crypto tweet amid backlash, losses

Javier Milei, facing legal complaints and impeachment calls, compares investor loss in crypto to gambling

Argentine Prez Javier Milei accused of fraud over $LIBRA crypto promotion

Argentinian President Javier Milei's brief endorsement of a cryptocurrency and subsequent deletion of post led to severe loss for investors

Argentina's President Milei orders withdrawal from WHO, echoing Trump

Argentina's president has ordered the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday. President Javier Milei 's decision echoes that of his ally, U.S. President Donald Trump, who began the process of pulling the United States out of WHO with an executive order on his first day back in office on January 21. The loss of another member country will further fracture cooperation in global health, though Argentina was expected to provide only about USD 8 million to WHO for the agency's estimated $6.9 billion 2024-2025 budget. Argentina's decision is based on profound differences in health management, especially during the (COVID-19) pandemic, spokesperson Manuel Adorni told a news conference in Buenos Aires. He said WHO guidelines at the time led to the largest shutdown in the history of mankind. Argentina will not allow an international organization to intervene in its sovereignty and m

Lionel Messi to India confirmed? When will Argentina come to play in India?

In addition to a friendly match, Messi is expected to spend 20 minutes on a public stage to interact with his fans in Kerala.

Coal India looks to Argentina for lithium brine assets, critical minerals

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has set its sights on Argentina as a destination in its strategic diversification into critical minerals, with a focus on lithium brine assets, an official said on Sunday. Recognising the economic significance and strategic value of minerals like lithium (Li), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), and others, the Maharatna company has initiated steps to explore opportunities in key resource-rich nations such as Argentina, Australia and Chile. "The state-owned mining behemoth has invited expressions of interest (EoI) from experienced consultants to conduct technical due diligence on lithium brine assets in Argentina," a senior Coal India official told PTI. The selected consultant will undertake due diligence, an initial review process to assess the financial, strategic, and geological viability of the identified assets, he said. Lithium brine is a concentrated salt solution that contains dissolved lithium and other minerals. Lithium is in great demand for its use in ...

Argentina's Milei scores win with $1 bn repurchase deal from five top banks

Argentina's sovereign bonds climbed on Friday's announcement. Benchmark notes due in 2035 touched a session high before paring gains

Argentina exits recession in Q3 as Prez Milei eyes growth before mid-terms

Gross domestic product expanded 3.9 per cent from July to September compared to the previous three-month period, better than analysts' expectations for 3.4 per cent growth

Italy grants citizenship to Argentine Prez Javier Milei for his heritage

Javier Milei, whose grandparents migrated from Italy to Argentina, was granted Italian citizenship based on his ancestral ties, according to Italy's foreign ministry

IMF's handling of large loans to troubled nations under scrutiny

The fund's Independent Evaluation Office studied roughly 20 years of lending under the so-called Exceptional Access Policy and prepared a set of recommendations

PM Modi visits Guyana: Why South American nation is crucial to India

South American nation has become a significant contributor to world crude supply