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Lionel Messi says he will have to consider “many things” after the World Cup in Watar this year and couldn’t confirm he will carry on representing Argentina beyond the tournament in Qatar. “I’ve been happy with the national team for a while,” he said after scoring in the 3-0 win over Ecuador at La Bombonera…
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Some 20 people died and 74 were hospitalized after using adulterated cocaine in Buenos Aires, Argentina, authorities have said. The victims, who come from the Hurlingham, Tres de Febrero and San Martn districts of the capital region, were removed for treatment in ten local hospitals. They were believed to have suffered convulsions and sudden heart…
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Argentina will meet Chile in the Group Stage of the Copa America on Monday night from the Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio. Argentina is coming into this tournament with confidence but will have a tough test against their rival Chile in the first stage of the Copa America. They’ll be looking for their first Copa…
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Javier Saviola looked back at his career on Movistar and remembered his time at Real Madrid, Benfica and Barcelona. He said “Benfica is one of the best clubs in which I’ve played” because “we played very good football and the fans enjoyed it.” His only regret is “I’d have liked to have given them a…
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Football legend Diego Maradona has successfully undergone an operation for possible bleeding on his brain. In a statement released on Tuesday night, the 1986 World Cup winner’s spokespeople said the operation “was all successful and it happened as expected”. Maradona, who played for the likes of Napoli, Barcelona and Boca Juniors before hanging up his boots in…
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Paulo Dybala has explained that he was surprised seeing Cristiano Ronaldo smiling when being told by him that he is being hated in his country of Argentina. Cristiano Ronaldo last two seasons made the move to Juventus from Real Madrid where he met Argentine forward Paulo Dybala at Turin. And since then, Cristiano Ronaldo and…
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When tasked with making their unique nests, Argentina’s solitary bees are now choosing plastic. Wile bees nesting in Argentinian crop fields were recently found constructing nests entirely made of the flimsy plastic packaging material left on farms. From 2017 to 2018, researchers at Argentina’s National Agricultural Technology Institute crafted wooden, artificial nests for wild bees.…
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There are expectations that this week’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 in Argentina will achieve results although business leaders and analysts are pessimistic in consideration of the increasing tensions. The high-stakes encounter between the two leaders in Buenos Aires was hailed as a last-ditch opportunity…
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In a scathing remark on Argentina’s recurring woes in global football, former coach and captain of the South American country, Diego Maradona, says he would have loved to see Lionel Messi retire from international duties after Russia 2018. Image shows Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona at the 2010 World Cup Maradona, 57, says he…
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An Argentine police officer Celeste Ayala received a promotion Wednesday after she was caught on camera breastfeeding a malnourished infant in Buenos Aires last Tuesday. The city’s fire department praised the police woman’s kindness, saying, “actions like this fill us with pride.” Image shows Argentine Officer Celeste Ayala breastfeeding the child while on duty The 6-month-old…
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Diego Maradona has reacted to media reports on his health after he got “too emotional” in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the last Group D match between Nigeria and Argentina. Maradona, 57, was prominent among a group of retired Argentina international footballers who showed support to La Albiceleste ahead of the nerve-racking encounter. The football…
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will lock horns with their Argentinean counterparts Thursday (7pm GMT+1) at the St. Petersburg Stadium in Russia, and football lovers all over the world are anticipating a surprise-filled match. Team Nigeria lost their first encounter with Croatia (2-0) but showed great discipline against Iceland, a highly commendable effort which earned…
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Team Nigeria will most likely proceed to Round 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup following reports of mutiny in Argentina camp following their disappointing 1-1 draw with Iceland and 3-0 loss to Croatia. Argentina players revolted against Jorge Sampaoli on Thursday night, calling for his immediate withdrawal as Les Albiceleste manager. Image: Jorge Sampaoli…
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Celia Cuccittini has begged football lovers on behalf of her son, Lionel Messi, following his penalty miss against Iceland during Argentina’s opening match at the 2018 World Cup. Image shows Messi and Celia Cuccittini says the famous No. 10 has cried and suffered to achieve his elusive World Cup dream with La Albiceleste. Speaking ahead of…
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Diego Maradona made headlines for an alleged racist act against the Asian race ahead of Argentina’s first World Cup match against Iceland. Image: Diego Maradona The football icon purportedly pulled his eyes during a contact with an Asian fan in Russia, knowing fully well that describing Asian eyes as “slanted” is offensive. Maradona, 57,…
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