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Messi Hits Emotional Brace As Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay Seal World Cup Spots

This is Beirut, 05/09 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year's World Cup. In his last home qualifier for his country and with Argentina having already booked their place in North America, Messi struck in the 39th and 80th minutes to bag a ...

Norma Nolan, First Miss Universe from Argentina, Has Passed Away

This is Beirut, 22/08 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A discreet yet iconic figure has passed away in Miami, Florida, at the age of 87: Norma Nolan, the first and only Argentine woman ever to win the Miss Universe crown in 1962, leaves behind a legacy of grace, determination, and inspiration for generations of young women. Born in Venado Tuerto, Argentina, on April 22, 1938, Norma Beatriz Nolan was ...

Argentina to Try 10 in Absentia over 1994 Bombing of Jewish Center

This is Beirut, 26/06 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Argentina will try in absentia ten Iranian and Lebanese nationals suspected of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people, a ruling seen by AFP on Thursday said. The attack, which caused devastation in Latin America's biggest Jewish community, has never been claimed or solved, but Argentina and Israel ...

The Pope With 'Two Left Feet' Who Loved the 'Beautiful Game'

This is Beirut, 22/04 10:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football -- for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace. From Argentine compatriots Lionel Messi and the late Diego Maradona to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gianluigi Buffon, Francis received the greatest stars of football at the Vatican, signing dozens of ...

Messi Out Injured as Argentina Seek to Seal World Cup Place

This is Beirut, 18/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami's victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday. Messi was left out of Argentina's squad for the world champions' clash against Uruguay on Friday, which is followed by a showdown with Brazil on March 25. Inter ...

'Diego Eternal': An Immersive Tribute to Maradona

This is Beirut, 2024-12-04 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Argentina’s admiration for Maradona remains unwavering. Ahead of the trial in March concerning the circumstances of his death, the immersive exhibition Diego Eternal opened its doors this week in Buenos Aires. This initiative is also tied to the creation of a memorial that will serve as the final resting place for Maradona's remains. The ...

Macron Heads to Argentina to Sway Milei on Global Climate Stance

This is Beirut, 2024-11-16 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Argentina on Saturday to meet with libertarian President Javier Milei, an admirer of Donald Trump, in hopes of “reintegrating him” into the “international consensus” ahead of the G20 summit in Brazil. The French President is scheduled to arrive in Buenos Aires in the evening, where he will ...

Qualifiers - WC 2026: Argentina Fall in Paraguay, Brazil Held in Venezuela

This is Beirut, 2024-11-15 14:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela as South America's big guns struggled in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Thursday. It started well for Lionel Scaloni's team, also reigning Copa America champions, as they grabbed an early lead through Inter Milan striker ...

Messi Nets Hat Trick as Argentina Hit Bolivia for Six

This is Beirut, 2024-10-16 10:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lionel Messi struck a vintage hat trick as world champions Argentina romped to a 6-0 win over Bolivia in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. The 37-year-old provided an emphatic reminder of his enduring quality with three clinical finishes, two assists and some of his trademark creativity throughout the game as Lionel Scaloni's side ...

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