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Fernando Romero Nuñez

Buenos Aires Herald

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Franco Colapinto’s exhibition proves Argentina’s passion for F1 deserves a home race

Franco Colapinto’s exhibition proves Argentina’s passion for F1 deserves a home race

No Argentine race driver rode a Formula 1 car in nearly 20 years, but Franco Colapinto’s exhibition proved the country’s passion for the series...

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Maradona death trial: ‘No defibrillator, no ventilator, and no oxygen in the room,’ says first responder

Maradona death trial: ‘No defibrillator, no ventilator, and no oxygen in the room,’ says first responder

Day four in the trial over the death of Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona started on Thursday, with the testimony of several law enforcement...

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Franco Colapinto’s Buenos Aires F1 exhibition: What, when and where

Franco Colapinto’s Buenos Aires F1 exhibition: What, when and where

The Buenos Aires City government published details ahead of Franco Colapinto’s exhibition with a Formula 1 car through the city streets. The...

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The 2026 Madrid Open is here. These are the Argentines looking to make an impact

The 2026 Madrid Open is here. These are the Argentines looking to make an impact

The 2026 Madrid Open, one of the most prestigious clay-court tournaments on the tennis circuit, gets underway on Thursday, with several Argentine...

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Maradona death trial: ‘They manipulated us,’ says daughter

Maradona death trial: ‘They manipulated us,’ says daughter

The trial over the death of Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona continued on Tuesday, with the testimony of Giannina, Maradona’s second...

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Who is Agostina Hein, the Argentine swimmer preparing to take LA28 by storm

Who is Agostina Hein, the Argentine swimmer preparing to take LA28 by storm

Argentine swimmer Agostina Hein made history on Sunday. The 17-year-old claimed her ninth gold medal at the South American Youth Olympic Games,...

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Boca beats River: highlights of the Superclásico

Boca beats River: highlights of the Superclásico

It was Boca Juniors who took the bragging rights against River Plate on Sunday’s Superclásico, with a 1-0 win thanks to a penalty by Qatar...

20.04.2026 60

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Prosecutor seeks arrest of AFA head Tapia in Santiago del Estero case

Prosecutor seeks arrest of AFA head Tapia in Santiago del Estero case

Federal prosecutor Pedro Simón requested the arrest of Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia in a Santiago del...

18.04.2026 60

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Maradona death trial: doctor testifies ‘they did CPR on a corpse’

Maradona death trial: doctor testifies ‘they did CPR on a corpse’

Thursday saw a new hearing in the trial over the death of former Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona.  Giannina, one of Maradona’s...

17.04.2026 60

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The little-known club from Mendoza that is outclassing Boca and River

While many Argentines are gearing up for another Superclásico on Sunday between football giants Boca Juniors and River Plate, a little-known football...

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Superclásico: How are Boca and River doing ahead of the biggest match in Argentine football

The biggest match in Argentine football is set to add another chapter to its history as Boca Juniors and River Plate match up once again this...

15.04.2026 60

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Maradona death trial: prosecutor calls the accused a ‘group of amateurs’

The new trial over the death of Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona kicked off on Tuesday, with opening statements by the prosecution, the...

15.04.2026 60

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Problems for Scaloni: Romero, ‘Dibu’ Martínez in question for World Cup

The past few days have not been great for Argentina’s men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni, as both starting defender Cristian...

14.04.2026 70

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Colapinto mania grips Buenos Aires ahead of landmark F1 showcase

10.04.2026 60

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The trial over the death of Diego Maradona starts again. Here’s all you need to know

09.04.2026 60

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Argentina to tackle Perú as Billie Jean King Cup takes off

The Argentine Billie Jean King Cup team will make its debut at the international tournament’s Americas Zone on Wednesday, when they take on Perú as...

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A new champion and a record-breaker in a historic week for Argentine tennis

Argentine tennis ended a record-breaking week on Sunday, as a trio of male players became the first to feature in the finals of three top-level...

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Franco Colapinto to showcase F1 car in Buenos Aires in April

Argentine racing driver Franco Colapinto will run with a Formula 1 car in Buenos Aires for the very first time. Sources in the Buenos Aires City...

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Argentina to host Mauritania and Zambia: what can we expect?

Mauritania and Zambia will be the Argentine men’s national football team rivals in its last friendly matches ahead of the World Cup, the Argentine...

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Empty stands: How the Military Junta left a football club without its fanbase

Football clubs are inextricably linked with the neighborhood around them, where murals and graffiti let you know you’re in their home, a holy ground...

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2026 Copa Libertadores & Copa Sudamericana draws: Who are the Argentine teams facing?

The draws for the 2026 Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana were held on Thursday, with several Argentine teams learning who they’ll be up...

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Scaloni shakes up player list ahead of last 2026 World Cup preparation game

Argentina’s men’s national football team head coach Lionel Scaloni announced the list of players called up for the team’s friendly match against...

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A new record for Lionel Messi as he reaches 900 goals as a professional

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi reached 900 goals as a professional player on Wednesday. The Argentina and Inter Miami captain became the...

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Franco Colapinto scores first-ever Alpine points in China. What comes next?

Argentine race driver Franco Colapinto accomplished a major feat in last Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix, earning his first-ever Formula 1 Drivers’...

16.03.2026 80

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It’s official: 2026 Finalissima is canceled

The 2026 Finalissima has been officially canceled, after Argentina and Spain — the winners of the Copa América and the Eurocopa, respectively —...

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AFA president Claudio Tapia appears in court: ‘We complied with what the judge ordered’

Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia appeared in front of the court on Thursday after he was summoned for...

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Diego Maradona’s death trial postponed again

The trial over the death of Argentine football superstar Diego Maradona has been postponed once more.  Initially set to start on March 17, the new...

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AFA launches streaming platform, Tapia calls it ‘a landmark for Argentine football’

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Cat-like reflexes and struggles: What did we learn from Franco Colapinto’s 2026 debut?

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River Plate announces split with AFA amid Tapia controversies

Argentine football giant River Plate announced on Thursday that it will no longer attend Argentine Football Association Executive Committee meetings....

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Messi joins Trump for White House visit, sparking criticism and controversy

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Eduardo Coudet confirmed as new River Plate head coach

Eduardo “Chacho” Coudet will be the new River Plate head coach, club president Stefano Di Carlo confirmed on Tuesday. “It’s done,” Di Carlo...

03.03.2026 100

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Netflix’s Drive to Survive new season brings Franco Colapinto in the spotlight

Franco Colapinto has undoubtedly become one of the biggest stars of the moment in Argentina. With his magnetic charisma, nonchalant attitude and speed...

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Argentine football to strike in response to AFA’s legal troubles

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Monday that its club members will go on strike to protest the recent legal complaint filed by...

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Marcelo Gallardo steps down as River Plate head coach

Argentine football giant River Plate announced on Monday that club legend Marcelo Gallardo is stepping down as head coach. Gallardo confirmed the...

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What does the 2026 F1 season have in store for Franco Colapinto?

Argentine race driver Franco Colapinto is set to compete in his first full season in Formula 1 in 2026.  The 22-year-old had previously featured in...

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AFA president Claudio Tapia summoned for questioning by the judiciary

Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia was summoned for questioning by the Argentine judiciary on Thursday. The...

20.02.2026 100

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Argentine football player accused of racist insults at Champions League game

Argentine football star Gianluca Prestianni has landed in a controversy over accusations of using racist slurs in a recent UEFA Champions League...

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Argentina Open 2026: Cerúndolo crowned in front of home faithful

Third time was the charm for Argentine tennis star Francisco Cerúndolo (19th ATP singles ranked), who beat Argentine-born Italian Luciano Darderi...

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Argentina Open 2026: Cerúndolo to make third finals appearance, will face Darderi on Sunday

It won’t be an all-Argentine final at the 2026 Argentina Open, as many expected during the last days. At least not entirely. Top-ranked Argentine...

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Argentina Open 2026: Defending champion Fonseca loses in second round

Joy will certainly not be Brazilian at the 2026 Argentina Open. Defending champion Joao Fonseca (ATP singles ranked 33) was ousted in his debut,...

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2026 Argentina Open: Berrettini pushes past fan-favorite Coria

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2026 Argentina Open: Etcheverry starts Buenos Aires campaign with the right foot

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From dark years to recovery: can Argentine women’s tennis find another Sabatini?

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Tennis stars suit up for the 2026 Argentina Open. Here’s what you need to know

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River Plate to extend stands, build roof over Monumental stadium

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Franco Colapinto finishes third on F1 first day of tests: ‘Exciting times ahead’

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AFA and government’s legal fight deepens with fake invoice lawsuit

The legal battle between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the Milei administration has intensified after they exchanged lawsuits on...

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Australian Open 2026: Cerúndolo beats world No.15, becomes only Argentine in the last 16

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The 2026 Torneo Apertura starts today. Here’s what you need to know

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