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Argentina

July 4, 2021

Messi masterclass eases Argentina into Copa America semifinals

Messi scored one goal and provided two assists to push Argentina into Copa America semifinals with a 3-0 quarter-final win over Ecuador.

May 3, 2021

Lagos on high alert for COVID-19 third wave: Commissioner

A trigger for a third wave of COVID-19 in Lagos was likely to be importation of new strains from inbound travelers,the official said.

Lagos health commissioner Akin Abayomi. [CREDIT: Twitter page of Mr Abayomi]
February 2, 2021

Brazilians test positive for two different COVID-19 variants

Both patients, in their 30s, were infected in November with the P.2 variant of the virus but tested positive for the second variant of the virus.

Covid-19 test kits
January 12, 2021

Messi wins as Ronaldo misses out on top 10 World Best Playmaker of the decade

The Barcelona superstar garnered 174 points in the ranking system deployed by IFFHS.

Ronaldo and Messi
January 2, 2021

Paris St-Germaine name Pochetino new coach

Pochettino would be required to steer the serial Ligue 1 winners to Champions League glory.

Mauricio Pochettino
November 25, 2020

Updated: Diego Maradona is dead

The famed Argentine footballer and coach passed on Wednesday evening at 60.

Diego Maradona (Credit: en.as.com)
November 18, 2020

COVID-19: Argentina to start vaccination from January

Argentina has concluded plans to receive 25 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine from Russia.

Alberto Fernandez (Credit: euronews.com)
November 3, 2020

Maradona hospitalised for an undisclosed ailment

The former Boca Juniors player has suffered frequent periods in hospital over the years, often due to the extravagant lifestyle.

Diego Maradona (Credit: en.as.com)