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Emotional Messi explains tears after Argentina goal

Lionel Messi was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria because of a matter "completely unrelated to football".

Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup

Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.

How Alvarez became Europe's most sought-after striker

Julian Alvarez heads to the World Cup aiming to fire Argentina to back-to-back triumphs at a time when he is the subject of one the most sensational transfer bids ever made.

From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi

Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.

Messi rested & Leao sent off - pre-World Cup friendlies

Argentina great Lionel Messi is rested against Honduras, while Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Portugal each win warm-up games prior to the World Cup.

Argentina’s ‘Madman’: Inside the world of Javier Milei

Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president impressed – and later alienated – many voters.

Argentina erupts in protest against gender violence after teen murder

Argentina erupts in protest against gender violence after teen murder.

Argentina invites AI to free itself

As we enter a new era of technology, AI must be permitted to develop without premature regulation

Javier Milei: Argentina invites AI to free itself

As we enter a new era of technology, AI must be permitted to develop without premature regulation

Thiel moves family to Milei’s libertarian Argentina

Palantir founder intends to spend several months in Buenos Aires initially

Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears

Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.

Messi set for more tests ahead of World Cup but Argentina are optimistic

Lionel Messi was injured in Inter Miami's MLS game on Sunday, but Argentina are confident he will be fit for World Cup.

Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution

Messi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina's World Cup title defence.

Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts

Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare

Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts

Argentines protest Javier Milei’s deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.

Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities

Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities.

Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad

Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.

Falklands claim: Can Argentina’s Milei use Trump ties to challenge the UK?

As US-UK relations nosedive, questions are mounting over whether Trump might shift Washington's position on the islands.

Argentina’s Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day

Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations.

Argentina’s Milei backs US-Israel war on Iran in Jerusalem visit

Argentina’s president reaffirmed alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran

Guadalajara Film Festival’s Co-Production Meeting Program Extends a Lifeline to Argentina

Now on its 22nd edition, the Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) Co-Production Meeting program has grown from strength to strength, luring a wide range of directors and producers…

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

Thousands march to mark 50th anniversary of Argentina’s bloody coup

Thousands of people took to the streets in Buenos Aires to mark the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s last military coup.