News for '-buenos-aires'

Carlos Tevez: From poverty to stardom

Carlos Tevez: From poverty to stardom

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has revealed his incredible journey from the poverty and hardship of a Buenos Aires ghetto to the iconic superstardom that he enjoys in the Premier League club.

Almagro continues clay streak to win title

Almagro continues clay streak to win title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Spain's Nicolas Almagro won his second title in successive weeks on Sunday when he beat Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the final of the Buenos Aires Open.

Youth Olympics: Shooter Mehuli settles for silver in 10m air rifle

Youth Olympics: Shooter Mehuli settles for silver in 10m air rifle

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Mehuli had topped the qualifying with a score of 628.8 earlier in the morning and led the eight-woman finals field after 10 shots with a score of 104.3, 1.1 ahead of Stephanie.

Ferrero makes it two titles in a row

Ferrero makes it two titles in a row

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Juan Carlos Ferrero completed a perfect two-week tour of South America with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory over fellow Spaniard and top seed David Ferrer in the Buenos Aires Open on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Cities light up buildings 100 days before Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: Cities light up buildings 100 days before Rio Olympics

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

From the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg to the London Eye in Britain, cities around the world are lighting up buildings and landmarks in the yellow and green colours of the Brazilian flag on Wednesday to mark 100 days until the Rio Olympics.

Argentine capital not among 2011 Copa venues

Argentine capital not among 2011 Copa venues

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires province, will stage the opening match and final of the 2011 Copa America staged by Argentina, provincial governor Daniel Scioli said on Tuesday.

'In better shape now', Nadal ready for US Open challenge

'In better shape now', Nadal ready for US Open challenge

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Former world number one Rafael Nadal is feeling confident about his chances of competing for a third US Open title when the tournament starts in New York next week.

Vivek Prasad named hockey's 'Rising star of 2019'

Vivek Prasad named hockey's 'Rising star of 2019'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 19-year-old won the accolade ahead of Argentina's Maico Casella and Blake Govers of Australia, who finished second and third respectively.

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Maradona's inheritance process is likely to be a messy affair between his large family, with eight children from six different partners

Afghanistan win to keep WC dream alive

Afghanistan win to keep WC dream alive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Afghanistan ended Papua New Guinea's 100 percent record in their cricket World Cup qualifying group with an impressive eight-wicket win in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Uganda pulled off a sensational one-run victory over Hong Kong, leaving themselves, Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea level on six points with one round of matches to play on Friday.

After Afghan library jibe, Modi and Trump talk over phone

After Afghan library jibe, Modi and Trump talk over phone

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The two leaders also took positive note of the growing bilateral cooperation in defence, counter-terrorism and energy, besides the co-ordination on regional and global issues, the officials said.

Maradona poised for first game as Argentina coach

Maradona poised for first game as Argentina coach

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Diego Maradona's extraordinary career comes full circle when Argentina face Scotland in a friendly at Hampden Park on Wednesday.

WTO talks collapse, no agreement on food security

WTO talks collapse, no agreement on food security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The fate of the ministerial conference was sealed after assistant US trade representative Sharon Bomer Lauritsen said permanent solution to the food stockholding issue was not acceptable to America.

Maradona apologizes to Starace

Maradona apologizes to Starace

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona has sent a signed shirt to Italian tennis player Potito Starace as an apology for heckling him during a match in Argentina last month.

Mumbai still the most expensive Indian city for expats

Mumbai still the most expensive Indian city for expats

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, which has a high population of expatriates driven by the information technology sector, is getting more reasonable on cost of living

Robredo scores second successive win

Robredo scores second successive win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Spain's Tommy Robredo won his second successive tournament on Sunday when he beat Argentina's Juan Monaco 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 in the final of the Buenos Aires Open.

Argentine boy dies after gunmen shoot at fans

Argentine boy dies after gunmen shoot at fans

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

A 14-year-old soccer fan died on Thursday after being shot along with two men when their bus was attacked on the way back from a match in Buenos Aires, local media reported on Thursday.

Maradona back in the hospital

Maradona back in the hospital

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was taken to a Buenos Aires hospital in an ambulance on Wednesday after falling ill and was undergoing tests, the hospital said.

'Q' extradition: CBI files report in court

'Q' extradition: CBI files report in court

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Filing the report in the court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Seema Maini, the agency stated that extradition proceedings were going on expeditiously.

Quattrocchi: CBI team leaves for Argentina

Quattrocchi: CBI team leaves for Argentina

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

The team is expected to present the request through diplomatic channels on Thursday, the CBI said.

Quattrocchi detained in Argentina

Quattrocchi detained in Argentina

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Quattrocchi is wanted in the Bofors case for the last 14 years.

India draw with Argentina, clinch hockey series

India draw with Argentina, clinch hockey series

Rediff.com14 Dec 2008

In-form skipper Diwakar Prasad scored a brace as India rallied to draw 4-4 with Argentina in their final Under-21 hockey Test to clinch the series 1-0 at Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires in on Saturday. Apart from Diwakar, Danish Mujtaba and Jay Karan scored a goal each to help the team, which trailed 1-3 at half-time, draw parity. India won the first match, while the other three ended level.

India hold Argentina with late goal

India hold Argentina with late goal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

A last-minute equaliser from winger Pramod Kumar saved India the blushes as they drew 2-2 with World champions Argentina in the third under-21 hockey Test at the Club Ciudad de in Buenos Aires on Friday. This was the second drawn encounter in the four-match series after India won the opener on Monday.

Spotted: Juan Roman Riquelme

Spotted: Juan Roman Riquelme

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Reader Sudip Biswas sent us a picture of Juan Roman Riquelme.

Nalbandian beaten in final

Nalbandian beaten in final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Spain's Nicolas Almagro hammered top seed David Nalbandian 6-1, 7-6 (7-1) to win the Acapulco International tournament, ending the Argentine's 10-match unbeaten run.

Quattrocchi wants to sue 'some Indian politicians'

Quattrocchi wants to sue 'some Indian politicians'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

He maintained that he has 'never had any contract, or any contact with Bofors'.

Argentinian court asks for fresh evidence

Argentinian court asks for fresh evidence

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

After this process, the court would be giving the date for beginning of agruments on Quattrocchi's extradition plea made by CBI.

Over 150 dead in Argentina fire

Over 150 dead in Argentina fire

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

The fire broke out in a discotheque where over 1,000 people where listening to a concert.

Maradona released from hospital - clinic source

Maradona released from hospital - clinic source

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from the hospital at around midnight on Tuesday after a nearly two-week stay for alcohol abuse treatment, a source at the Guemes clinic told Reuters.

Maradona sedated in hospital

Maradona sedated in hospital

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

The Argentine soccer great was given sedatives to curb alcohol cravings at a Buenos Aires hospital.

'Q' extradition hearing on March 23

'Q' extradition hearing on March 23

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

India will be represented by Lilian Delgado, a prosecutor given by the Argentine government, during the extradition trial, while extradition expert Alejandro Freeland will be defending Quattrocchi.

Nadal reaches first final of year in Argentine Open

Nadal reaches first final of year in Argentine Open

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Rafael Nadal made up for his semi-final defeat at the Rio Open a week ago by reaching the Argentine Open final with a 7-6, 6-2 victory over Carlos Berlocq.

Nalbandian wins first title on home soil

Nalbandian wins first title on home soil

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Top-seed David Nalbandian beat compatriot Jose Acasuso in the Buenos Aires Open final to collect his eighth career title.

Jamie Murray critical of Andy after Cup pull-out

Jamie Murray critical of Andy after Cup pull-out

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Andy Murray's decision to miss the Davis Cup World Group tie against Argentina has been criticised by his brother Jamie.

Court may hear Q's extradition plea on May 17

Court may hear Q's extradition plea on May 17

Rediff.com10 May 2007

However, some other sources said the date of the hearing may be put off as it clashed with the schedule of CBI's lawyer Miguel Almeyra.

Maradona's doctors say he's doing well in hospital

Maradona's doctors say he's doing well in hospital

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is making good progress in a Buenos Aires hospital where he is being treated for alcohol-induced hepatitis caused by two or three months of heavy drinking, doctors said on Tuesday.

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

A moment at a piano on the front lines in Ukraine, United States President Trump's State of the Union address and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra taking charge. This is the best of the week gone by.

Which club will Messi sign for?

Which club will Messi sign for?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Messi announced he wanted to leave Barcelona, on Tuesday, after spending his entire career at the Catalan club.

Piyush Goyal's agenda at Japan G20 meet

Piyush Goyal's agenda at Japan G20 meet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The meet will see Goyal batting for structural reforms at the WTO, where India has repeatedly called for reforms, especially in the dispute resolution mechanism that has effectively been held hostage by the US.

Bindra appointed member of IOC's elite Athletes' Commission

Bindra appointed member of IOC's elite Athletes' Commission

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

In 2014, Bindra was elected chairman of the International Shooting Sport Federation's (ISSF) Athletes Committee, becoming the first Indian to receive the honour.