Argentina

State-controlled company YPF has recently unveiled plans to invest $2.3 billion at its blocks in the Vaca Muerta shale formation in a bid to double production ...

According to Argentina's migration data, some 11000 Russian women have arrived in the country since the start of 2022. Many of them were pregnant and gave ...

Flight logs revealed how 12 people were thrown out to their deaths into the Atlantic during the years of dictatorship.

“But I still think it has to be on display at the [death camp] museum because it is part of history now.” One entry stood out: a three-hour flight in December 1977, from the Buenos Aires city airport back to the Buenos Aires city airport, with no stop in between. “Then the plane was found in Florida, with the original flight logs intact. This was the aircraft which Ceraudo and Lewin eventually tracked down in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where it was owned by a company that flies courier packages to the Bahamas. I could have died on that plane myself and many people I knew died on it. The third pilot named in the flight log, Enrique José de Saint Georges, died of natural causes awaiting trial. They included three members of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, including Villaflor, three other relatives of missing people, two French nuns and four young activists who helped the relatives in their search for their loved ones. After we published their stories, the activists tried to persuade me to join their group, and the Mothers sometimes returned if only to hold my hand in silence for 15 minutes. Two were taken from the Comet bar near the Herald offices where we had been scheduled to meet on 8 December. The FAA-registered plane is now in the hands of another US company, Win Aviation, whose owner, Andri Wiese, said he was working to finalise the logistics to return the aircraft. Then they pushed their victims out, to fall thousands of feet into the South Atlantic. On the night of 14 December 1977, the three pilots flew their turboprop aeroplane for more than an hour out over the Atlantic Ocean.

Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from Thiago Almada and Lionel Messi amid a festive atmosphere in their first game in front of ...

They deserve all the recognition of the Argentine fans because they always did their best for these colors." "I always dreamed of this moment, celebrating with you," an emotional Messi told the crowd. [Argentina](/football/team?id=202) beat [Panama](/football/team?id=2659) 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from [Thiago Almada](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/277208/Thiago-Almada) and [Lionel Messi](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi) amid a festive atmosphere in their first game in front of their home fans after winning the [World Cup](/football/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) in December.

Lionel Messi, 35, claimed his 99th international goal from a free-kick after 89 minutes, sending the 83000 fans at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos ...

"Everyone who wears this shirt gives their all and sometimes the results don't come. Let's enjoy the third star." Lionel Messi, 35, claimed his 99th international goal from a free-kick after 89 minutes, sending the 83,000 fans at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires into raptures; "I always dreamed of this moment, to celebrate with you in my country Argentina," said Messi after the game

Lionel Messi, Emi Martinez and the Argentina squad were given an incredible reception from supporters in their first game since lifting the World Cup.

Argentina were made to wait for the breakthrough as Panama goalkeeper Jose Guerra produced a number of saves and the defence fought hard to keep the World Cup champions out. His strike from a free-kick on 89 minutes sent the fans into raptures again, after substitute Thiago Almada scored the opener 11 minutes earlier with a follow-up strike from a Messi free-kick that had come back off the post. The team then lined up opposite the Panama players in the usual pre-match display, and were greeted by a wall of noise from fans as they chanted without pause.

Buenos Aires – Lionel Messi capped a night of unbridled joy with the 800th goal of his career as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with ...

In their first international match since becoming a World Cup winner, Enzo Fernandez and his Argentina team-mates continued their successful run, ...

He netted with a free-kick, his 800th career goal, and an earlier free-kick had come back off the post before Almada found the net. Manager Lionel Scaloni picked the same starting line-up as for the World Cup final and the players raised individual replicas of the famous golden trophy. Enzo played the first hour of the match before being replaced by Leandro Paredes.

Side by side of interiors and exteriors of restaurants and farms in Buenos Aires. Salud the food: Chefs prove there is more to Argentina than red meat. Courtesy ...

At Balvanera, an unsung gem in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, chef Fernando Navas is channeling the taste of Buenos Aires into his food. Argentina is known for the quality of its beef, and this is some of the best. After a few days of tasting, immerse yourself in Andean luxury at Rancho ‘e Cuero (six suites, starting at $660 per person, all-inclusive). Empanadas exploding with flavor, earthy Patagonian lamb tartare and roasted artichokes swimming in a dreamy hibiscus cream come one after the other before crispy rice, studded with seafood and a fermented citrus and chile aioli, hits the table. Lucas Elmelaj Chef Pablo del Río helms Finca El Paraíso in Buenos Aires, with a stunning backdrop in every direction. Their approach is at once celebratory, brash and delicious.

Julian Alvarez and his international colleagues received a hero's welcome in Argentina as they beat Panama 2-0 in their first match on home soil since ...

By doing so, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in representing Australia - becoming a third-generation Socceroo. The versatile midfielder came from the bench with 30-minutes remaining of the friendly at the CommBank Stadium in Parramatta. Following the final whistle, Alvarez and his teammates were presented with their own replica World Cup trophies in a spectacular ceremony to celebrate their achievement in Qatar.

Lionel Messi scores his 800th top-level goal with a free-kick for Argentina in a friendly against Panama in Buenos Aires.

Gabriel Batistuta is second on the list with a distant 56 from 78 games. He has the most La Liga hat-tricks (36) and shares the record for the most trebles in a single season with Ronaldo, who also has eight. He has also scored more goals (474) and provided more assists (192) than any player to have featured in La Liga and has the record for the most goals in a single season in the Spanish top flight - 50 in 37 games during 2011-12. While the Portugal forward remains the Champions League's all-time top scorer with 140 goals, Messi - who has 129 - was the first player to register five goals in a match in the competition and his sequence of scoring in 18 consecutive years is also unmatched in the European club game's elite tournament. [Watch: Messi documentary on iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0d719rb/messi) [The story of Lionel Messi's incredible footballing journey](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/64021183) [Messi wins Best Fifa men's player of the year award](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64790342) Established as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won the Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best player of the year in European football - a record seven times, twice more than Ronaldo.

Argentina's first match back on home soil as World Cup winners was an emotional affair with Lionel Messi and his team-mates clearly touched by the ...

And it was a case of third time lucky as he netted one in the 89th minute to secure Argentina a 2-0 victory, with young midfielder Thiago Almada also getting on the scoresheet. Messi's wife Antonela and their three sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro were beside him as he lifted the World Cup trophy for a second time. Let's enjoy the third star.” He twice hit the woodwork with free-kicks. There were special scenes before the match as the 83,000-strong crowd gave them a hero's welcome at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. played on home turf for the first time since lifting the trophy on Thursday (March 23), hosting Panama in a friendly.

Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates struggled to keep their emotions in check on Thursday evening as they took to the pitch for the first time since ...

A vast array of Panama players also tried their best to get photos with the 35-year-old at the full-time whistle before he was joined by his wife and children on the pitch. Messi then spoke to the crowd and gave his thanks for their support. [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paris-saint-germain) forward reach another astounding career landmark with his 800th goal on both a club and country level. I don't want to forget all the teammates I had before because we also did everything possible to get it. Fireworks were then let off outside of the stadium as the reigning world champions returned to the pitch. Messi - captaining Argentina once more - looked to be choking back the tears before letting a smile break out on his face. The good feeling certainly continued during the match as Argentina earned a 2-0 victory against Panama. Elsewhere, the likes of Rodrigo de Paul and manager Scaloni hugged their children ahead of kick-off. Each player was given a replica World Cup to celebrate with. [Diego Maradona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/diego-maradona). [Lionel Scaloni](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lionel-scaloni) ’s men took on Panama in a friendly at El Monumental. The South American side claimed their third title earlier this season, Messi’s performances inspiring them to eventual victory against France.