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… Jorge Messi, the father and agent of global football star Lionel Messi, has died aged 68 in Rosario, his hometown north of Buenos Aires, Newell’s Old Boys – the club where the Argentine captain played as a child – announced on August 8, 2026. …
Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68The Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterWhile crestfallen after the loss, thousands of Argentines headed to the traditional celebration point at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires where they partied for hours on Sunday evening.Late at night, brief clashes broke out at the monument and police used wa …
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup lossThe Standard
… "I think we deserve some credit for not being very well-liked, because of this tendency to be arrogant and look down on most people from a pedestal," said Leo Simone, 55, a lawyer, from his home north of Buenos Aires."They confuse arrogance with pride," his wife chimed in, prefer …
Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain labelCitizen Digital
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Without Messi, Argentine team set for low-key homecomingCitizen Digital
… In Buenos Aires the initial silence after defeat was striking, and then the tears came once the reality sank in, their hopes of a fourth World Cup were dashed, but hundreds of thousands of people are expected to greet the team on their return at 5:00 pm local time (20:00 GMT). …
Spain's World Cup heroes return home ahead of victory paradeCitizen Digital
… as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's fans clash with riot police, who shield themselves from the crowd, at the Obelisk after Argentina lost the FIFA World Cup final football match against Spain in Buenos Aires …
Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations: local authoritiesThe Standard
… At the Cafe Relax bar in the historic center of Buenos Aires, fans with tears in their eyes after the final whistle blew on the 1-0 defeat said that what saddened them most was that it was almost certainly 39-year-old Messi's last shot at a World Cup. …
'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an eraThe Standard
… Ayrton Costa, a defender for Boca Juniors, was born in Quilmes, on the southern edge of Buenos Aires, and is of Cape Verdean descent through his paternal grandfather. …
Africa didn't reach today's final but its bloodlines didCitizen Digital
… "It's a group of people who, despite adversity, never give up," Matias Cirelli, a 44-year-old lawyer and keen fan from Buenos Aires, told AFP on Thursday, his voice hoarse from raucous celebrations the day before. …
What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?Citizen Digital
… "It's a group of people who, despite adversity, never give up," Matias Cirelli, a 44-year-old lawyer and keen fan from Buenos Aires, told AFP on Thursday, his voice hoarse from raucous celebrations the day before. …
What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's 2020 death concluded Thursday after six months of hearings, with the verdict set for December 22. Maradona's daughter Dalma and some defendants made brief closing statements.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's 2020 death concluded Thursday after six months of hearings, with the verdict set for December 22. Maradona's daughter Dalma and some defendants made brief closing statements.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defense lawyers for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in Diego Maradona's 2020 death, argued in closing statements that he was innocent and made a "scapegoat," contending Maradona's death resulted from an unpredictable heart attack. Prosecutors have requested a 12-year prison sentence for Luque.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has unveiled a 53-athlete delegation (43 girls, 10 boys) to compete at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13 across 13 sports including athletics, judo, basketball 3x3, and rugby sevens.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven medical professionals on trial since April for Maradona's death on November 25, 2020, after brain clot surgery; two of his daughters have called it "murder" and the family is divided over what punishment the medical team should face. The medical team is accused of providing grossly inadequate care during his convalescence but deny the charges.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia will compete in Sunday's 48th Chicago Marathon alongside a world-class field of more than 55,000 runners. Kiplimo won last year in 2 hours 2 minutes 23 seconds and finished third at the London Marathon with a time of 2:00:28.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benin and Burkina Faso delegations complained of disorganized conditions during recent friendlies against Argentina in Buenos Aires, including lengthy travel, inadequate hotel facilities, substandard training grounds, and no revenue share from matches that generated significant income.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentine prosecutors opened closing arguments in the trial of seven medical professionals charged in the death of football legend Diego Maradona, contending he was abandoned by a "chaotic" medical team. Maradona died in November 2020 of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema two weeks after brain surgery, and his medical team faces charges of grossly inadequate care.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benin provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's farewell international appearance in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026, with the match drawing more than 80,000 spectators. Despite losing 3-0, Beninese fans celebrated the honour of participating in what they viewed as a historic occasion.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Benin, scoring a goal and providing two assists. The forward called his retirement from international football "the saddest day of my career" and reflected on his more than 20 years defending the Argentina jersey.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career for Argentina on Tuesday in an emotional final appearance, playing his 208th match and scoring his 126th international goal in a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires before 85,000 supporters.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory for Argentina over Benin in Buenos Aires, scoring his 126th international goal in his 208th appearance. The 39-year-old, widely regarded as the greatest footballer in history, cited Argentina's grueling World Cup campaign and personal hardship as factors in his decision to retire, telling fans: "Not coming anymore is going to be deeply painful."
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Benin lost 3-0 to Argentina in Buenos Aires in front of more than 80,000 spectators in Lionel Messi's final international appearance. Football fans in Benin described it as "an honour" to provide the opposition for the 39-year-old superstar's farewell match.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi will play his last match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, ending his 21-year international career. The 39-year-old announced his retirement on Instagram in August 2026.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said an upcoming friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will allow Lionel Messi to retire from international football on his own terms. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, announced his retirement at age 39 and was included in the squad by Scaloni for the farewell match.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emmanuel Wanyonyi's 2:11.83 men's 1000m world record, set at the Monaco Diamond League on July 10, was ratified by World Athletics on Thursday. Wanyonyi became the first athlete in almost 27 years to break the men's 1000m record, improving on Noah Ngeny's previous mark of 2:11.96 from 1999.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha, 29, became the first man to run a half-marathon under 57 minutes, clocking 56:51 in Buenos Aires on Sunday and breaking Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo's previous record of 57:20.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for potential negligence that may have contributed to Diego Maradona's 2020 death. A witness testified that Maradona showed warning signs during home hospitalization that went unheeded; he died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema two weeks after undergoing surgery.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina football icon Lionel Messi attended a private ceremony on Sunday to bid farewell to his father Jorge, who passed away at age 68 following a battle with cancer. Messi arrived from Miami with his wife and children, and a private ceremony with some Argentine national squad teammates was scheduled to take place at a cemetery in Perez, near Rosario.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of football star Lionel Messi, has died aged 68 in Rosario, Argentina. Newell's Old Boys, Messi's childhood club, announced his death and noted his essential role in supporting every step of the player's career.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of Argentine fans welcomed their national football team home after losing the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, with coach Lionel Scaloni and players arriving without star Lionel Messi. Despite the tournament loss, fans celebrated the squad's efforts and effort to return to the championship final.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Critics condemned Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship in their 1-0 loss to Spain, calling it "tetchy, petulant and distasteful," but Argentines argue they are passionate rather than arrogant and accuse detractors of misunderstanding their pride.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 to Spain. The team's return to Buenos Aires on Monday was expected to be subdued, with several key players including captain Lionel Messi reportedly not joining the flight, instead departing directly from the United States to rejoin clubs or begin rest periods.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions arrived back in Madrid on Monday, where a million fans are expected to greet them. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday, with a Ferran Torres goal in extra-time, securing the country's second World Cup title since 2010.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 13-year-old died and several others were injured when a fountain collapsed under the weight of people celebrating Spain's World Cup victory in Ciudad Rodrigo, western Spain, local authorities said.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in a World Cup match widely seen as 39-year-old Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance, with Buenos Aires fans expressing both grief at the loss and the end of an era, though some still celebrated the team's efforts.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's 2026 World Cup final squad includes players of African descent, such as 19-year-old Lamine Yamal (Moroccan father, Equatorial Guinean mother) and Nico Williams (Ghanaian parents), while Argentina's squad is widely cited as the only one among the 48 tournament teams without a single Black player.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final against Spain after beating England 2-1 in the semi-final, with coach Lionel Scaloni and observers crediting the team's ability to perform well under pressure. The South American nation is pursuing a second consecutive World Cup title.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's players and coaches say the team performs best when facing adversity, a trait evident in their comeback victories through the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →