How an Irish-named town in Argentina brought me back to my Galway childhood
Emigrants such as the Duggans mean Argentina has the largest population of Irish descendants outside the English-speaking world
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Spain v Argentina: Johan Cruyff’s legacy clear as the nation that shaped Messi faces its masterpiece
The World Cup final pits the Spanish collective against the most extravagant talent to emerge from its football culture
What’s the story behind Argentina players holding up a banner about the Falkland Islands?
Hundreds of years of dispute preceded the postmatch display at the World Cup of a banner saying ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’
Argentinians in Dublin: We have a ‘special’ relationship with England too
Expatriots in Ireland explain rivalry with Brazil and England as they hold out for second successive World Cup title
GAA World Games come to Waterford: ‘Is that the mad game?’
Of the more than 2,000 Gaelic football, hurling and camogie players in 113 teams from all over the world taking part, most are not Irish
Tuchel takes blame for World Cup exit and denies England are ‘cursed’
Manager concedes side were too ‘passive’ after defeat to Argentina in Atlanta
Killing Maradona: The one book you need on football’s greatest No 10
This clever, nonlinear, deeply sad cradle-to-grave account is a standout in the Maradona literature
‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Players celebrate on the pitch with the message after World Cup semi-final win
Argentina v England: The greatest and most romantic of the footballing rivalries?
Look beyond the flashpoints and flare-ups, and there is something more profound at work here
Alvarez sends Argentina past Switzerland after VAR controversy to set up England semi-final
World champions require extra time after Embolo dismissal proves decisive as Switzerland rue contentious refereeing call
There’s a nagging sense the Egyptian coach’s burning words may have followed Argentina to Kansas
Argentina supporters have turned Kansas City into a sea of sky blue and white, but Egypt's accusations after their last-16 defeat cast a shadow
Kansas City’s unlikely World Cup dream started long ago, on a rainy night in Milltown
Lamar Hunt was inspired by the experience of watching Shamrock Rovers from the terraces in 1962
‘They want Messi to stay in the tournament’: Egypt’s disallowed goal against Argentina leads to claims of injustice
Mostafa Zico had a goal ruled out in Tuesday’s Round of 16 game due to a foul in the lead up
Lionel Messi ignites Argentina’s stunning comeback to beat Egypt
When you have Messi, it’s never really over as flawed Argentina are a dark and brilliant alliance of plot armour, destiny and genius
‘I never thought I’d share the same pitch, and give him a shove’: Pico’s Messi ‘dream’
Family, friends and fans at Dublin Airport for the homecoming of Shamrock Rovers star Lopes
Ken Early: The World Cup is an epic battle between prudent precision and superhuman instinct
Both styles of management and play can get results, but only one is unashamedly, joyously human
Pico’s mother ‘couldn’t be more proud’, says Cape Verde ‘made Argentina look very average’
Atmosphere in Crumlin was ‘almost reminiscent’ of Italia ‘90, says Judy Lopes
World Cup 2026: Pico Lopes gives Ireland a World Cup by proxy as Cape Verde capture hearts
Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the brink, while Pico Lopes’s remarkable journey kept supporters awake through the night in Dublin
At 1.45am Crumlin time, Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes gets a standing ovation
In a devastatingly close loss, the home-grown hero turned World Cup player is cheered on by his childhood neighbours
‘Now the flag is everywhere’: how World Cup success has changed life in Cape Verde
The Blue Sharks will become the smallest-ever nation to play a World Cup knockout match when they face Argentina on Friday
They say men have trouble expressing their feelings. Yet we all speak fluent Messi
Continents may divide us, but his greatness is an enduring sporting bond, bridging oceans, obliterating time zones
Colombia’s ‘El Tigre’ aims to mimic right-wing firebrand Javier Milei
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella wants to take a chainsaw to the state and build mega-prisons in the Amazon
Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombian presidential election
Narrow victory over senator Iván Cepeda is challenged by president Gustavo Petro
Ken Early: Those who had paid $1,000 got to say they saw a Messi goal early. Then it got better
Messi scores sensational hat-trick in 3-0 win to draw level with Miroslav Klose as the top scorer in tournament’s history
Argentina’s AI chief executives are a scary thought. But will we notice any difference?
The idea of a world run by machines might seem far fetched, but only until you think about it
World Cup Group J guide: Lionel Messi ready to strut his stuff in Argentina’s title defence
Algeria and Austria likely to battle it out for progress
The Irish missionaries who helped develop top soccer clubs
Brother Walfrid Kerins from Sligo and Patrick O’Connell from Dublin were devoted to the game
Colombia’s far-right presidential hopeful wins first round of vote
Far-right lawyer Abelardo De la Espriella to face candidate backed by left-wing president Gustavo Petro in run-off
Fiction in translation: ‘Chiquitita is a stunning achievement’
New from Agnes Lidbeck, Khalid Lyamlahy, Agnes de Clairville, Pedro Carmona-Alvarez, Fiston Mwanza Mujila and Claudia Piñeiro
‘This makes us jump’: How a nature cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
The outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatised by Covid; for those on board, the danger was much closer
Six cases of hantavirus confirmed and two others probable, says WHO
Six cases of the virus confirmed and two others probable, World Health Organisation says
Hantavirus: Countries track passengers who disembarked cruise ship where five cases confirmed
Three people died in the outbreak on the MV Hondius as WHO says risk to general public remains ‘low’
How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
First victim’s body remained on-board for 13 days; his wife died three days after repatriation
‘He was deceased on the ship for several days’: Irishwoman describes hantavirus outbreak
Ann Lane’s cruise on the MV Hondius has become a distressing ordeal following the deaths of three passengers
Hantavirus outbreak: Two Irish on board cruise ship in Atlantic
Dutch husband and wife and British person reported to have died, with three further people taken ill
Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship in Atlantic
World Health Organisation says investigation under way and at least one case of infection confirmed
Exploring Patagonia: An awe-inspiring journey into history and penguins
Exploring by sea from Punta Arenas in Chile down to Cape Horn, I certainly find my wanderlust satisfied
Is life cheaper abroad? We compare everyday prices in Ireland and 10 overseas cities
From rent to Big Macs, we add up the costs of everyday life in Dublin and other major cities
Trump seeks to use force to secure influence over Latin America
Left-wing leaders from Brazil, Mexico and Colombia notably not involved in US president’s forceful regional initiative
Beyond time for Bord Bia row to be resolved, Barry Cowen says
Contradiction in Irish farmer protests against Bord Bia chair over ‘minuscule’ amount of Brazilian beef, while importing grain from South America, says MEP
Mario Kempes didn’t find me by accident - this was a targeted hit
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. It has been commodified like everything else, because we have no secrets from our phones
MEPs refer Mercosur deal to EU courts, throwing future of trade agreement into doubt
Any decision to allow trade deal to come into force provisionally as an interim measure would be controversial
Mercosur could stop price increase for Irish beef and hit farmers’ profits, IFA hears
Irish farmers have ‘worked for decades, particularly in the beef sector, for the prices we’ve got today’, agm told
Latin American leaders split on US action against Venezuela’s Maduro
Maduro’s capture seen as pivotal in US-Latin America relations
Somebody is Walking on Your Grave: Mariana Enriquez explores hidden stories of the dead
From New Orleans to Patagonia, the Argentine writer uncovers history, myth, and mystery in cemeteries across the globe
Why is Latin America shifting hard right?
Chile looks set to elect its most right-wing president since Pinochet on Sunday, reflecting a broader regional swing away from leftist governments
Two Lidl wines from South America to consider for Christmas
Wines for the Weekend: Some Chardonnays pair really well with turkey, prawns and smoked salmon
Look out Ireland, our economy could go the way of Argentina
Ireland acts as if the good times will last forever
Mercosur trade deal brings EU and South America closer but creates divide at home
Irish farming organisations remain opposed to the deal over fears that beef would come into the EU at cheaper prices
Argentina’s Javier Milei defies crises and opinion polls to win midterm elections
Trump had conditioned his support for Argentina’s battered currency on a victory for his libertarian ally
Javier Milei weakened as critical Argentinian elections approach
US support has helped calm markets but political and economic missteps have left Argentina’s president vulnerable in advance of midterm elections
Obituary: David Neligan: Diplomat who played key role in navigating Anglo-Irish relationships
Skills came into particularly sharp focus during the Falklands crisis
The Irish Times view on Argentina: Javier Milei’s chainsaw breaks down
An external financial crisis now compounds his political difficulties
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