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Trade exchange between Egypt, Argentine exceed $2B

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 01:26 GMT

Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for American Affairs Ambassador Hazem Fahmy made the statement at the 2023 meetings of the Argentine Trade Mission to Egypt.

Maradona is watching us from above and pushing us, says Messi

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 - 08:28 GMT

Lionel Messi said Argentina have felt the presence of the late, great Diego Maradona throughout their World Cup campaign, including on Friday when they beat the Netherlands on penalties to reach the semi-finals.

Van Gaal hails effort of players and bemoans penalty misses

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 - 08:18 GMT

The Dutch staged a dramatic comeback with two late goals to level their match 2-2 after the 90 minutes and take the last-eight encounter at the Lusail Stadium into extra time, where the scoreline stayed the same until the final whistle. But they squandered their first two penalties and went on to lose the shootout 4-3.

Argentina's Scaloni guarded on Di Maria fitness for Dutch clash

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 08:11 GMT

Forward Di Maria missed the last-16 victory over Australia due to a left thigh injury and Scaloni also faced questions about the fitness of Rodrigo De Paul after reports in the media, which the midfielder denied, that he had a muscle issue.

Argentina's Martinez taking pain-killing injections for ankle issue, says agent

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 06:53 GMT

Martinez started Argentina's stunning opening group stage loss to Saudi Arabia -- where he had a couple of goals disallowed for offside -- and also their win over Mexico.

Heartbroken Australia bow out with heads held high

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 - 12:44 GMT

Australia's fairytale finally came to an end on Saturday but the unfancied and unheralded squad that headed to Qatar a few weeks ago will go home to a hero's welcome after going as far at a World Cup as any Socceroos team has ever been.

Messi and Scaloni expect hard fight with old rivals Netherlands

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 - 12:39 GMT

Argentina captain Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni predicted a tough but beautiful encounter with the Netherlands when the sides meet in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.

Magic Messi fires Argentina into World Cup quarters

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 - 12:32 GMT

Lionel Messi scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout round in his 1,000th match to beat Diego Maradona's tournament tally, as Argentina beat off a frenzied Australia fightback to win 2-1 on Saturday and reach the quarter-finals.

In Maradona's shadow, Messi strives for Argentina's forever love

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 - 11:34 GMT

Lionel Messi's passionate performances at the Qatar World Cup are earning him oodles of love from Argentines, but their old favouritism for Diego Maradona may resurface unless he brings home the trophy on his final attempt.

Argentine fans find faith again after Messi leads World Cup revival against Poland

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 06:31 GMT

Argentines renewed their hopes in the country's national soccer team after it defeated Poland 2-0 on Wednesday, booking a place for the team led by star Lionel Messi in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Argentine Super Cup to be played in Abu Dhabi in 2023

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 05:04 GMT

The Argentine Super Cup will be played in Abu Dhabi in January after the country's football association (AFA) signed a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), which announced the deal on Wednesday.

Canoe burial discovered in Northern Patagonia

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 - 03:25 GMT

The burial is easily dated from the distinctive ceramics of the Late Pottery period.

Bahrain welcomes Argentina's designation of Hezbollah as terrorist

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 - 10:42 GMT

The ministry highlighted the decision as a new step towards the international community's recognition of the danger of this terrorist group to international peace and security.

Argentine president praises Egypt's progress in economic reform

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 - 11:41 GMT

Argentine president Mauricio Macri hailed Egypt's achievements during the past years in terms of economic reform and achieving comprehensive development.

'Carmen', 'Tango' to conclude 2019 Opera Ballet season

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 - 01:36 GMT

The shows will be presented for three days in a row (June 26, 27 and 28) starting 8 p.m. on the Grand Theater at Cairo Opera House.

Argentine political twist could provide balm for troubled markets

Mon, 20 May 2019 - 10:25 GMT

Argentine markets, rattled during recent months by rising political uncertainty, could get a reprieve.

Egypt, Argentina agree on boosting economic cooperation

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 - 01:43 GMT

Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr met with Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie on the sidelines of the UN's Second High-Level Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40).

From Malbec to scarfs, G20 leaders showered with Argentine gifts

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - 11:30 GMT

The leaders of the world's largest economies received alpaca scarfs, silver bracelets, wine from Argentina's Mendoza region and teas from Patagonia.

Argentina seeks IMF financing to stabilize economy

Wed, 09 May 2018 - 03:20 GMT

Argentina opened talks with the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday to seek a financial aid package.

German pleads not guilty to U.S. charges in Siemens' Argentine bribe case

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 - 11:25 GMT

A former Siemens AG employee pleaded not guilty on Thursday to U.S. charges he took part in a $100 million scheme to bribe Argentine officials.

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