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Fernando Romero Nuñez

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Lionel Messi casts doubts on football future following father’s death

Lionel Messi casts doubts on football future following father’s death

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he is unsure about continuing his football career in an open letter to his father, who passed...

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Worldwide homages as Lionel Messi bids farewell to his father

Worldwide homages as Lionel Messi bids farewell to his father

Football clubs in Argentina and around the world paid tribute to Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, who died on Saturday....

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A silver win: the day an Argentine swimmer shocked Nazi Germany

A silver win: the day an Argentine swimmer shocked Nazi Germany
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Last-play heartbreak as the Pumas lose 17-10 to South Africa

Last-play heartbreak as the Pumas lose 17-10 to South Africa

Argentina’s men’s rugby union national team, the Pumas, fell 17-10 against South Africa’s Springboks on Saturday. It was a heartbreaking ending...

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Superclásico rivals beef up with two World Cup players as reinforcements

Superclásico rivals beef up with two World Cup players as reinforcements

Not a month has passed since the World Cup 2026 ended, but its stars are already on the move. And two of them are making their way to Argentine...

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Argentina declares July 15 the National Football Teams Day

Argentina declares July 15 the National Football Teams Day
06.08.2026 60

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Pumas take on the Springboks in Buenos Aires. Here’s everything you need to know

Pumas take on the Springboks in Buenos Aires. Here’s everything you need to know
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Dire hour for Infantino as CONCACAF calls for ‘reckoning’ of his FIFA tenure

Dire hour for Infantino as CONCACAF calls for ‘reckoning’ of his FIFA tenure
03.08.2026 60

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River Plate in worst domestic slump in 115 years despite World Cup-winning lineup

River Plate in worst domestic slump in 115 years despite World Cup-winning lineup
03.08.2026 70

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CONCACAF backs UEFA’s World Cup boycott over FIFA investment proposal

CONCACAF, the governing body for football in North and Central America and the Caribbean, announced on Thursday that it will back its European...

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Tennis stars land in North America: What can we expect from Argentines?

30.07.2026 60

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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings on Argentina’s World Cup Malvinas flag

29.07.2026 80

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Vozinha signs with Chilean giant club, but he might go by a different name

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Franco Colapinto aims to wrap up the first half of the season on a high

Argentine race driver Franco Colapinto is aiming to wrap up the first half of the Formula 1 season on a high at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday,...

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Nicolás Otamendi retired from Argentina national team, leaving a legacy of fierceness and determination

Argentina men’s national football team defender Nicolás Otamendi announced on Wednesday his retirement from the team, following the 2026 World Cup....

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Two Argentines nominated for FIFA World Cup Goal of the Tournament

World football’s governing body FIFA opened this week the vote to select the best goal of the 2026 World Cup, and two Argentine players have been...

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AFA denies claims Tapia has been summoned by US authorities

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Wednesday rejected reports that its president, Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, had been summoned to testify by...

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‘Dibu’ Martínez alarms fans with hint of Argentina retirement: ‘I’ll have to think if it’s time to step aside’

Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez has sparked concern among Argentina fans after saying he will “have to think if it’s time to step aside” from the...

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World Cup squad arrives in Argentina with muted mood despite fan acclaim

The Argentine men’s national football team arrived in Buenos Aires on Monday after their 1-0 loss in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. Despite...

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Scaloni in tears after World Cup loss: ‘It’ll be hard to build a team like this again’

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Spain beats Argentina to win 2026 World Cup

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Argentina vs Spain: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup Final

The Argentina men’s national football team is set to take on Spain in the World Cup 2026 final on Sunday. The match will be played at MetLife...

19.07.2026 90

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From heartbreak to ecstasy: Is this Messi’s last dance at a World Cup?

18.07.2026 90

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Lionel Messi was their hero; now they’ll face him in the World Cup final

With a career spanning more than two decades, Lionel Messi’s impact on football is no longer hypothetical; it can be measured. From the countless...

17.07.2026 80

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UK government calls for FIFA investigation over Malvinas flag at World Cup

Members of the United Kingdom government called on Thursday for an investigation by world football’s governing body, FIFA, into the “Las Malvinas...

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‘Dream over’ and the ‘most beautiful final’: world reacts to Argentina’s win over England

Argentina’s men’s national football team defeated England 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup semifinal to book a place in Sunday’s final against...

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Scaloni after semifinal win: ‘These players don’t feel the pressure’

Argentine men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about his team’s mentality after securing the ticket to the 2026 World Cup...

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Argentina takes on England for a place in the 2026 World Cup final

The Argentina men’s national football team is set to take on England in the World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday. The match will be played at the...

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Argentina takes on England for a spot in the 2026 World Cup final

The Argentina men’s national football team is set to take on England in the World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday. The match will be played at the...

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Malvinas veterans back Scaloni on England match: ‘sports are not war’

*Updated on July 14, 12 p.m. Several groups representing Malvinas War veterans have urged calm ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semifinal against...

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A crushed flag, the hand of god, and a ‘stupid’ boy: A history of Argentina v England

With the four biggest favorites reaching the World Cup 2026 semifinals, you’re bound to get some classic matchups. But while France and Spain share...

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Bonnie Tyler’s unwitting legacy in Argentine football

Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler, who passed away on July 8 at age 75, left behind a towering musical legacy. In Argentina, however, she will also be...

13.07.2026 90

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Scaloni eyes the semis: ‘We’ll go all in with whatever we have left’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni said his team will go “all in with whatever [they] have left” in its World Cup...

12.07.2026 90

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World Cup 2026: Argentina takes on Switzerland with an eye on the semis

The Argentine men’s national football team is set to take on its Swiss counterpart on Saturday, eyeing a spot in the tournament’s semifinals. The...

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No pain, no gain: why are Argentines hard-coded to endure?

It was a tough couple of days for Argentine football fans, as the Albiceleste survived back-to-back 3-2 wins, first in a rollercoaster game against...

08.07.2026 90

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Mixed reactions for Lionel Messi’s team World Cup epic comeback

Argentina pulled off one of the comebacks of the year as they clawed their way back from two goals down to win 3-2 against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup...

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World Cup 2026: Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties

Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Argentina. The Swiss prevailed 4-3...

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Scaloni after win against Egypt: ‘Football is this, not just tactics and strategies’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni once again highlighted his team’s heart at his press conference after the...

07.07.2026 90

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Racist remarks by Paraguayan senator spark clash with Kylian Mbappé

French football star Kylian Mbappé has become embroiled in a war of words with Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla after the ill-tempered end to the...

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Argentina goes up against Egypt for a World Cup 2026 quarters-finals spot

The Argentine men’s national football team is set to take on Egypt in the World Cup 2026 quarters-finals on Tuesday. The team led by Lionel Messi...

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UEFA condemns FIFA over US striker ban lift

The European football governing body, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), issued a statement on Monday condemning the lifting of the...

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World Cup 2026: Mexico, Brazil and Paraguay ousted in round of 16

Just two Latin American teams — Argentina and Colombia — remain at the 2026 World Cup after Paraguay, Brazil and Mexico were eliminated in the...

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Scaloni after win vs. Cape Verde: ‘Playing with your heart makes up for a lot’

Argentina men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni said “playing with your heart makes up for a lot of things”, after the...

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World Cup 2026: Argentina leads Cape Verde 1-0 as Messi opens the scoring

The Argentine men’s national football team leads Cape Verde 1-0 after captain Lionel Messi scored in the 29th minute. With the African team...

04.07.2026 100

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World Cup 2026: Argentina prepares to take on Cape Verde. What’s the latest?

The Argentine men’s national football team is set to take on Cape Verde on Friday, aiming to reach the World Cup 2026 round of 16. The match is set...

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The fourth star: Argentina’s 2026 World Cup anthem that’s finally getting off the ground

No song became as much of a Qatar 2022 anthem for the millions of fans who supported Argentina’s win as Muchachos, the La Mosca–inspired chant...

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A bittersweet farewell: Edinson Cavani announces Boca Juniors exit

Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani announced on Wednesday that he is leaving Boca Juniors after three years at the club. Cavani broke the news in a...

02.07.2026 100

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US advances to World Cup last 16 with 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

The United States men’s national team advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium in...

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World Cup 2026: Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0, breaks ‘fifth game’ curse

The Mexican men’s national football team secured a solid 2-0 victory over Ecuador at Azteca Stadium on Tuesday and advanced to the 2026 World Cup...

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Nightmare start for Argentine tennis at Wimbledon, nine players eliminated

It was a nightmare start for Argentine tennis at Wimbledon, with nine of the 11 players who featured in the first round at the All England Lawn Tennis...

30.06.2026 100

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