- 15h ago
Five fans die across Argentina and Spain after dramatic World Cup final
Three people died in Argentina following the national team's loss to Spain, while two more fatalities marred celebrations in the victorious nation.
- 15h ago
Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss: 'The pain is huge, this wound needs time to heal'
The 39-year-old Argentina captain posted an emotional Instagram message nearly 24 hours after the 1-0 extra-time loss at East Rutherford, thanking fans and congratulating Spain.
- 17h ago
Breel Embolo ends his silence ten days after the World Cup quarterfinal red card that sank Switzerland against Argentina
The Swiss striker posted an emotional message on Instagram late on 20 July, admitting he still has 'no words' for the disappointment of his 72nd-minute sending-off.
- 2d ago
Argentina fans clash with police in Buenos Aires after World Cup final loss, Milei declares national holiday
A 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final triggered celebrations that turned violent near Buenos Aires's Obelisco, leaving at least 12 arrested. President Javier Milei responded by promising a national holiday to honour the team.
- 3d ago
Spain clinches second World Cup with 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina, FIFA probes final's mass brawl
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated 10-man Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey, a match that ended in a brawl sparking a FIFA disciplinary investigation.
- 3d ago
England beat Argentina 31-24 in chaotic Nations Championship clash despite four yellow cards
England overcame four yellow cards and a late Argentina surge to win 31-24 in Santiago del Estero, with Ben Earl scoring twice and the TMO denying the hosts a dramatic finish.
- Jul 11
Antonio Rattin, Argentina midfielder whose 1966 red card brought in yellow and red cards, dies at 89
The former Boca Juniors midfielder, whose refusal to leave the pitch against England in 1966 pushed FIFA to introduce red and yellow cards, has died aged 89.
- Jul 11
Rajoy's 'no Frenchmen' column on France's World Cup team ignites cross-border political storm before Spain-France semifinal
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's column saying France's World Cup squad plays 'without Frenchmen' has been condemned as racist by both French and Spanish officials, overshadowing tonight's Spain-France semifinal.
- Jul 11
Argentina FA probes cyberattack after hacked email calls World Cup win over Egypt 'robbery'
The Argentine Football Association is investigating a cyberattack after mass emails from its accounts described the 3-2 win over Egypt as 'stolen' and praised the Egyptian side's performance.
- Jul 9
Algerian migrant slashes woman's face on Milan metro, shouted 'I am a man and Muslim'
A 27-year-old Algerian irregular migrant attacked a young Moroccan woman on the platform of Milan's Duomo metro station, cutting her face and lip with a knife after allegedly yelling 'What are you looking at? I am a man and a Muslim'. The man was arrested at the scene.
- Jul 7
FIFA refereeing chief rejects Egypt's claims of bias in Argentina's World Cup comeback win
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of favouritism after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina, saying match officials acted with complete independence, while Egypt demanded the referee's exclusion from the World Cup.
- Jul 4
Wales open Nations Championship with six-try win over Fiji in Cardiff
Jac Morgan scored twice as Wales overcame a spirited Fiji side 39-24 at Cardiff City Stadium, securing a bonus-point victory in the inaugural Nations Championship match.
- Jul 4
Feijóo escalates attack on Spain's 'ley de nietos', calling it 'social engineering' with no 'innocent objectives'
Alberto Núñez Feijóo accuses Pedro Sánchez's government of using the 'ley de nietos' to alter the electoral census, warning that Spain cannot absorb up to 8 million new residents from nationality grants and migrant regularization.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jul 2
Rosa María Calaf receives Spain's National Television Award for pioneering legacy
The veteran RTVE correspondent is recognised for breaking barriers in journalism and reporting from the world's major political centres.
- Jul 1
Mercosur kicks off free trade talks with Japan as EU deal quarrels dominate Asunción summit
South America’s Mercosur bloc formally launched negotiations with Japan for an economic partnership deal, while longstanding internal friction over EU trade quotas overshadowed the leaders’ gathering in Paraguay.
- Jun 29
Deportees among dead as Venezuela quake toll hits 1,719, survivor found after 106 hours
Five days after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes devastated La Guaira, the official death toll has reached 1,719, with over 15,000 displaced. Among the victims were deported Venezuelans whose hotel collapsed; a 21-year-old man was pulled alive from rubble after 106 hours.
- Jun 29
Feijóo accuses government of 'electoral engineering' through nationality law as Vox demands end to overseas postal voting
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo says the government is using the 'ley de nietos' to manufacture voters, while Vox calls the process a 'slow-motion coup' and demands that Spaniards abroad vote only in person at consulates.
- Jun 29
Argentina's Javier Milei replaces chief of cabinet after ally resigns over hidden wealth and tax evasion scandal
Argentine President Javier Milei appointed Diego Santilli as his new chief of cabinet Sunday after Manuel Adorni resigned amid an illicit enrichment scandal that saw him admit hiding $500,000 from tax authorities.
- Jun 28
Milei appoints Diego Santilli as chief of cabinet after Adorni resigns over corruption probe
Argentine President Javier Milei appointed Interior Minister Diego Santilli as his new chief of cabinet on Sunday, replacing Manuel Adorni who resigned Saturday amid an illicit enrichment investigation.
