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FIFA has banned Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fined him and three other Argentina players and a coach for post-final clashes with Spain. The Argentine Football Association was also fined for a political banner and discriminatory chants, with an appeal planned.
Argentina's Senate passed a private property bill early Friday after the government removed provisions easing limits on foreign land ownership amid protests and clashes outside Congress. The bill now heads to the lower house, with survivors of the legislation expediting evictions and easing property recovery.
FIFA has charged two Argentina players and an assistant coach with assault following the World Cup final loss to Spain, and the Argentine football federation over a political banner about the Falkland Islands. The charges also include discriminatory fan chants and object throwing during the tournament. Decisions will be announced later by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with President Trump attending. Argentina's President Milei will watch from home due to superstition, while a banner controversy prompts UK calls for FIFA investigation.
The White House has defended Argentina's footballers who displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final win against England. The UK government and the Falkland Islands government have called for Fifa to investigate the incident, which has reignited a long-standing sovereignty dispute.
The UK government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina players who displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semifinal win over England. FIFA says it is assessing match reports, while Argentina’s vice president defended the gesture. The incident revives a long-standing sovereignty dispute.
A new Forbidden Stories investigation alleges Moroccan intelligence used Pegasus spyware against French officials, including PM Sébastien Lecornu, while France briefly considered purchasing the same technology. Morocco denies the accusations.
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup semifinal, with Lautaro Martinez scoring a 92nd-minute winner after Lionel Messi orchestrated the comeback. The reigning champions will face Spain in the final on Sunday.
The British government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentine players who displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semifinal win over England. FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation. Argentine President Javier Milei called the gesture 'perfectly valid'.
Argentina secured a dramatic stoppage-time victory over England in the World Cup semi-final, with Lautaro Martínez scoring in the 92nd minute. The win sparked jubilant celebrations in Buenos Aires and revived memories of the politically charged rivalry linked to the Falklands War and Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal. Fans are now turning to good luck rituals ahead of the final against Spain.
Argentina's football team celebrated their World Cup semifinal victory over England by holding up a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas,' sparking controversy and potential FIFA sanctions. The incident has reignited tensions over the disputed Falkland Islands, with the UK urging FIFA to investigate.
England and Argentina are set to face off in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, reviving one of football's most storied rivalries. The match carries echoes of past controversies, from the 1966 'animals' incident to Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, set against the backdrop of the Falklands War.
As Argentina and England prepare to meet in the World Cup semifinal, the long-standing territorial dispute over the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands has resurfaced, with Argentine officials and the public drawing on historical memories. The match is seen as less symbolically charged than the 1986 encounter, but the political undertones remain.
England and Argentina meet in a FIFA World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, renewing a rivalry steeped in political history and football drama. Coaches Lionel Scaloni and Thomas Tuchel strike contrasting tones ahead of the match, while Argentina fans celebrate a 2-1 victory that sets up a final against Spain.
Argentina are in good shape for their World Cup semifinal against England, coach Lionel Scaloni says, brushing off concerns over fatigue and defending 39-year-old captain Lionel Messi's fitness. Scaloni said the team's hopes are intact and he could not reproach his players for the difficult route they took to reach the last four.
England and Argentina face off in a World Cup semi-final steeped in history and rivalry, with Argentina chasing back-to-back titles and England seeking their first final since 1966. Coaches Thomas Tuchel and Lionel Scaloni downplay historical weight, while players like Alexis Mac Allister draw inspiration from Diego Maradona.
Argentina overcame a resilient Switzerland side 3-1 in extra time to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Switzerland forced the game to extra time before Julián Álvarez's stunning strike settled the tie.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said European leaders have 'gotten the message' from US President Donald Trump, acknowledging US disappointment over Europe's reluctance to support the Iran war. The US announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, prompting European leaders to call for a stronger European role in NATO.
As US commitment to NATO faces mounting strain, European leaders are looking to the EU's Article 42.7 mutual defence clause. This article examines whether this once-obscure mechanism could provide Europe with a NATO-like collective defence alternative, based on recent reporting from Al Jazeera and The Guardian.
King Charles III made history as the second British monarch to address the US Congress, delivering a speech that emphasized the enduring US-UK alliance while acknowledging current tensions. The address, part of a four-day state visit, comes amid disputes over Iran policy and trade.