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Lionel Messi swept aside injury concerns with an emotional hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup opening victory over Algeria, tying Germany's Miroslav Klose for the most career goals scored in men's World Cup history

Lionel Messi scored against Algeria in his record sixth World Cup appearance, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score in five World Cups. The goal was Messi’s 14th World Cup strike and 200th international appearance

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina’s first LNG export project, marking its entry into South America. The deal supports LNG logistics, offshore operations, and strengthens India-Argentina energy trade cooperation and supply chains

Lionel Messi is closing in on a return from a hamstring injury and could feature in Argentina’s World Cup warm-up matches in the United States. Coach Lionel Scaloni said the captain is recovering well ahead of the defending champions’ title defence.

Argentina has lifted its 15-year ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, adopting a regulated framework with product registration, ingredient disclosure, and age controls. The move reflects a wider global shift toward FDA-style risk-based nicotine regulation and may influence India’s future tobacco control policies.

Sixteen-year-old Akshra Dutta from Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir has earned a place in Hockey India’s Under-18 coaching camp. Overcoming social barriers, she impressed in national championships and now aims to represent India at the highest level

The Indian women’s hockey team ended their four-match tour of Argentina with a 2-2 draw. After a tough start, India won their final two games and fought hard to secure a shootout win in the series finale, showcasing resilience

Led by Navneet Kaur, the Indian women’s hockey team will take on Argentina in a four-match tour, aiming to fine-tune combinations and build momentum ahead of key tournaments including the FIH Nations Cup, World Cup, and Asian Games.

Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’ has added Hyderabad after the cancellation of Argentina’s proposed Kerala match. The tour will now cover Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, featuring matches, concerts, and fan events across four cities

President Donald Trump said the United States may import beef from Argentina to help reduce prices for American consumers. The move, part of his anti-inflation push, comes as US beef costs remain high due to drought and reduced imports

Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela in his final home qualifier, thrilling fans at Estadio Monumental. Messi, South America’s top World Cup qualifier scorer, said he’ll only play the next World Cup if physically fit

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the South Atlantic’s remote Drake Passage late Thursday, prompting a tsunami advisory for Antarctica’s coast. The quake, southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, caused no reported damage or casualties, though the region lies in an active seismic zone

PM Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic 5-nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia to strengthen ties across the Global South and Atlantic, with a focus on diaspora engagement, investment, BRICS cooperation, and multilateral partnerships.

The friendly tournament, part of the team’s preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup in December, will feature Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile alongside India, as the teams battle it out for top honours

Bolivia, the only team outside the automatic qualification spots with a chance to catch Argentina in the South American preliminaries, played to a 0-0 draw against Uruguay, leaving them with an insurmountable gap in the qualifiers.

Martinez netted the second goal in Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the Italian Serie A on Sunday before being substituted in the 91st minute. The AFA has yet to announce a replacement for the 27-year-old. His absence was confirmed just two days after Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi withdrew from the squad due to an adductor strain.

According to Xinhua, the 33-year-old, sidelined from Brazil's squad since October 2023 due to a knee injury, has been replaced by teenage Real Madrid forward Endrick. Expressing his disappointment on Instagram, Neymar wrote, "I was so close to returning, but unfortunately, I won’t be able to wear the most important shirt in the world for now."

President Javier Milei's decision is said to be based on "profound differences" with WHO in health management, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic

The oil-rich kingdom aims to host all 104 games, though there has been speculation that some games could be played in neighboring or nearby countries