In a thrilling and tightly contested match, Argentina's women's field hockey team defeated Germany 3-2 at the World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. With goals from Trinchinetti and a brace from Gorzelany, Las Leonas are now on the verge of securing their spot in the second round.
A major crisis is shaking FIFA after an attempt to sell 20% of World Cup commercial rights to private investors. UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF accused Gianni Infantino of breaking trust, while Donald Trump publicly backed him, citing the success of the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina's economic landscape shows mixed signals: while CAME reported a 3.8% drop in SME retail sales for July 2026, Mercado Libre founder Marcos Galperín publicly challenged the data, citing booming e-commerce growth. President Javier Milei jumped in, calling Galperín's rebuttal a 'masterclass' on social media.
Argentine football giants Boca Juniors have officially signed Enner Valencia. The 36-year-old Ecuadorian legend arrives as a free agent to solve the team's scoring issues, signing a contract until December 2027 and aiming for continental glory in the Copa Sudamericana.
Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, passed away at 68 in Rosario after a long illness. The Argentina captain flew urgently from Miami to join his family in an intimate ceremony. The football world rallied with messages of support.
Ecuador's all-time top scorer Enner Valencia is set to join Boca Juniors, adding firepower to Arruabarrena's attack. Meanwhile, the club has cooled interest in Ezequiel Chimy Ávila due to an overcrowded forward line and a priority for a central defender. The 36-year-old forward, free agent after leaving Pachuca, will undergo medical tests this weekend. His former coach Reinaldo Rueda backs the move, while Boca's board puts Chimy Ávila on hold.
Nearly a month after Argentina's heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, defender Nicolás Tagliafico broke his silence. The 33-year-old revealed the team arrived exhausted, proudly showed his silver medal, and admitted this was likely his last World Cup—while hinting at a coaching future.
The Spanish singer closed her Argentine tour with four sold-out shows at Buenos Aires' Movistar Arena. In an emotional farewell, she stopped her car on a busy avenue to greet fans, apologized for the 2026 World Cup controversy, and shared a meal at an exclusive Palermo restaurant.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing an unprecedented rebellion after the failure of his privatization project. Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan accused him of blackmail and pressure to secure his re-election in 2027. With Europe and Concacaf opposing him, Infantino has called an urgent meeting in Morocco to seek support, while world football hopes to navigate this crisis with transparency and renewal.
Tim Payne, the New Zealand defender who went viral during the 2026 World Cup, is now enjoying his new home in Paraguay. With a stunning goal on his debut for Olimpia and a warm family adaptation in Asunción, the footballer lives an unforeseen present alongside his wife and son, shining in South America.
