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Alcaraz's dream return with Buenos Aires title

Alcaraz's dream return with Buenos Aires title

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a dream return to action after more than three months out due to abdominal and hamstring injuries as the world number two claimed the Argentina Open title on Sunday.

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

ISSF WC: Can Manu Bhaker make history in Buenos Aires?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The first batch of 22 Indian shooters, accompanied by 13 support staff, has departed for Buenos Aires to compete in the first ISSF World Cup of the year.

Argentina retailers hit by wave of fake World Cup merch

Argentina retailers hit by wave of fake World Cup merch

Rediff.com29 May 2026

World Cup fever in Argentina, home of the defending champions, has boosted sales of counterfeit jerseys and soccer trading cards, sparking protests from retailers who are already under pressure from President Javier Milei's market-opening policies.

Moya crashes out in Buenos Aires

Moya crashes out in Buenos Aires

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

Moya, who went through his first two matches without dropping a set, won the first of his 18 singles titles in Buenos Aires 10 years ago.

Maradona museum opens in Buenos Aires

Maradona museum opens in Buenos Aires

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The musuem contains kit and objects used by the 42-year-old during his career, photos of some of his finest moments and videos of some of his worst.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi's birthday sparks celebrations across Argentina

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi's birthday sparks celebrations across Argentina

Rediff.com1 days ago

Moved by Lionel Messi's record-breaking form at the World Cup, Argentines have taken to the streets and social media to sing "Happy Birthday" to their favourite footballer who turned 39 on Wednesday.

Nadal pulls out of Buenos Aires tournament

Nadal pulls out of Buenos Aires tournament

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Rafael Nadal will miss next week's ATP tournament in Buenos Aires following a stomach bug that has hindered his recovery from the back injury he sustained at the Australian Open.

Moya wins in Buenos Aires

Moya wins in Buenos Aires

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Carlos Moya enjoyed a straight-sets win over qualifier Peter Luczak in the first round of the $380,000 Buenos Aires Open.

Argentines meditate against violence at Buenos Aires

Argentines meditate against violence at Buenos Aires

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

A record 1.5 lakh Argentines meditated against violence to create a stress free world at Buenos Aires in a programme conducted by the Art of Living.

Ferrer beats Almagro for Buenos Aires title

Ferrer beats Almagro for Buenos Aires title

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

World No 5 David Ferrer claimed his 13th career title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over fellow Spaniard and 2011 winner Nicolas Almagro in the Buenos Aires Open final on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Lionel Messi statue in Buenos Aires broken in two

PHOTOS: Lionel Messi statue in Buenos Aires broken in two

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

A statue of Lionel Messi in Argentina's capital has been broken in half, with the player's upper body, arms and head removed.

Recuperating Nadal on course for Buenos Aires ATP event

Recuperating Nadal on course for Buenos Aires ATP event

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Rafael Nadal had taken anti-inflammatories and undergone intensive physiotherapy to alleviate a lower back problem and still planned to compete in Buenos Aires next month, his spokesman said on Wednesday.

Cerundolo outlasts Paul, makes history at Queen's Club

Cerundolo outlasts Paul, makes history at Queen's Club

Rediff.com4 days ago

Seventh seed Francisco Cerundolo out-lasted American Tommy Paul in a gruelling Queen's Club final to claim the biggest title of his career on Sunday, winning 6-7(4). 6-4. 6-3.

Maradona clashes with reporters on return to Buenos Aires

Maradona clashes with reporters on return to Buenos Aires

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona insulted reporters and kicked a photographer after arriving home in Buenos Aires on a visit from Dubai, where he works as a sports ambassador.

Copa Claro: Ferrer beats Fognini to earn Buenos Aires three-peat

Copa Claro: Ferrer beats Fognini to earn Buenos Aires three-peat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

David Ferrer won his third consecutive Buenos Aires ATP claycourt title, and the sixth in a row by a Spaniard, when he beat Italian Fabio Fognini 6-4, 6-3 in the final on Sunday.

India Women's Hockey Team Gears Up for World Cup with Argentina Tour

India Women's Hockey Team Gears Up for World Cup with Argentina Tour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series in Buenos Aires, offering crucial preparation for the FIH Hockey World Cup and Asian Games later this year.

Ferrer to meet Almagro in all-Spanish Buenos Aires final

Ferrer to meet Almagro in all-Spanish Buenos Aires final

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

World number five David Ferrer overwhelmed local favourite David Nalbandian 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday and will meet holder Nicolas Almagro in Sunday's all-Spanish Buenos Aires Open final.

Maradona had bipolar disorder, court hears in death trial

Maradona had bipolar disorder, court hears in death trial

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A psychologist testifies in Diego Maradona's death trial, stating the football legend had bipolar disorder and required strict alcohol abstinence.

World Cup 2026: Can Football Unite a Fractured World?

World Cup 2026: Can Football Unite a Fractured World?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is set to be football's largest tournament but will unfold against a backdrop of significant geopolitical tensions, including conflicts, strained alliances, and complex immigration policies, challenging its traditional role as a symbol of global unity.

Salima Tete to lead India's women's hockey team in Argentina tour

Salima Tete to lead India's women's hockey team in Argentina tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Salima Tete will lead India's 24-member women's hockey squad for the Argentina tour, with Deepika and Savita returning to the team.

ISSF World Cup: Manu to headline elite Indian line-up

ISSF World Cup: Manu to headline elite Indian line-up

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Eight Indian shooters, including double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, have secured their places in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, from December 4 to 9.

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.

Savita Punia Back in India Women's Hockey Squad for Argentina Series

Savita Punia Back in India Women's Hockey Squad for Argentina Series

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Star goalkeeper Savita Punia returns to the Indian women's hockey team after a 10-month break, while Salima Tete misses the Argentina series due to illness. The tour serves as crucial preparation for upcoming major tournaments.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Before they commanded nations, commanded armies... or commanded headlines, these world leaders once led lives that were unexpectedly ordinary.

Spain vs Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid West Asia conflict

Spain vs Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

The 'Finalissima' match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East while the South American side rejected multiple alternatives, UEFA said on Sunday.

Asian shooting: Aakriti, Anjum shine, India add more medals

Asian shooting: Aakriti, Anjum shine, India add more medals

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Aakriti Dahiya and Anjum Moudgil secured silver and bronze respectively in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Asian Shooting Championship, while Kazakhstan's Sofiya Shulzhenko set a new world record. India's Prachi Gaikwad also won gold in the junior women's 3P final.

Maradona's homicide trial declared invalid

Maradona's homicide trial declared invalid

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Diego Maradona's homicide trial declared invalid, says local media

The World Mourns Pope Francis

The World Mourns Pope Francis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 in Rome on Monday, April 21, less than a day after delivering a brief Easter Sunday message in St Peter's Basilica, is remembered as a spiritual leader whose life and final moments were deeply intertwined with prayer and devotion.

896 Balls, One GOAT: Inside Kolkata's Messi Fan Zone

896 Balls, One GOAT: Inside Kolkata's Messi Fan Zone

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Between 9 and 13 December, the Argentina Football Fans Club of Kolkata is turning Aikatan, a cultural hub just a short walk from Salt Lake Stadium, into a full-blown Messi fan zone, drenched in Argentina's blue and white.

A curious connection as hometown club mourn Pope

A curious connection as hometown club mourn Pope

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Argentina-born Pope Francis, who died on Monday, is being honoured at his local hometown soccer club in Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo de Almagro, where the football-loving head of the Roman Catholic Church remained a member during his 12-year papacy.

Daughter Accepts Nobel Peace Prize For Mara Corina Machado

Daughter Accepts Nobel Peace Prize For Mara Corina Machado

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was accepted by Ana Corina, daughter of Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who has been living in hiding from Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian regime.

Judge in Maradona's homicide trial in Argentina stands down amid scandal

Judge in Maradona's homicide trial in Argentina stands down amid scandal

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Judge Julieta Makintach stood down from the case after a video surfaced in recent days showing her apparently being interviewed by a camera crew as part of a documentary in the corridors of the Buenos Aires courthouse and in her office.

ISSF rankings: Suruchi claims top spot; Bhaker sixth

ISSF rankings: Suruchi claims top spot; Bhaker sixth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Suruchi Singh claims No. 1 spot in ISSF women's 10m air pistol rankings

Golden hat-trick for Suruchi at ISSF World Cup

Golden hat-trick for Suruchi at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Indian shooting's latest golden girl Suruchi Singh dominated a quality field to win her third straight individual ISSF World Cup gold medal with her triumph in the women's 10m air pistol final, in Munich on Friday.

Argentina coach vows to stick with winning formula at World Cup

Argentina coach vows to stick with winning formula at World Cup

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the World champions will stick to the same winning formula that delivered glory at the Qatar 2022 World Cup after on Friday finding out their group opponents for next year's global tournament.

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

'I hope there's justice because they killed him'

'I hope there's justice because they killed him'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Maradona death trial stirs emotions, anger in Argentina

Suruchi Bags Gold In Shooting World Cup Final

Suruchi Bags Gold In Shooting World Cup Final

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Talented shooter Suruchi Singh came up with yet another commanding performance to clinch the women's 10m air pistol gold in the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha.

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.