Football: Brazil v Argentina halted after health officials intervene over isolation order
SAO PAULO (REUTERS) – A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was halted just minutes after kickoff on Sunday (Sept 5) after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they say broke quarantine rules. Argentina walked off the pitch at the Corinthians arena after the officials entered the pitch to... » read more
Football: Tottenham sign Argentina defender Romero from Atalanta
LONDON (REUTERS) – Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Argentina international Cristian Romero from Atalanta, the Premier League club said on Friday (Aug 6). No financial details were revealed but British media reported that Tottenham would pay £42 million (S$79 million) for the 23-year-old, making him their second most expensive signing after Tanguy Ndombele... » read more
Surreal victory for brave Pumas
SYDNEY • Just before the final whistle yesterday, Mario Ledesma was caught on camera covering his eyes with his hand, as the emotional Argentina coach took a couple of brief moments to compose himself. His gutsy side had just stunned the All Blacks 25-15 to pull off one of rugby’s biggest upsets, consigning an embarrassed... » read more