Argentina may make the worst ever start in its World Cup qualifying group. It does not mean that it will fail to qualify for the next World Cup in Russia in 2018, but from now on it may be an uphill fight. From its opening games against Ecuador and Paraguay, the national team only got one point out of six. In the next few days, Argentina faces two usually tough rivals in Brazil at home and Colombia away. But coach Gerardo Martino has had bad luck with injuries. A few star players were missing, or Read more [...]

A Brilliant Hi Happy Wins The Gran Premio Nacional In Argentina: The Gran Premio Nacional (GI), the Triple Crown’s third leg, is the most important race for three-year-olds in Argentina, so much so that the winner is usually named the best three-year-old of the year. This year, the race took place on November 8, 2015, at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo over 12-1/2 furlongs on the dirt. Hi Happy won the Gran Premio Nacional (GI), the third leg of the Triple Read more [...]

BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- River Plate said goodbye to the Argentinian first division title with a 2-0 defeat at home against Newell's Old Boys from Rosario on Sunday.  The two goals came in the second half from Maximiliano Rodriguez at the 65 minute and Ignacio Scocco at 87th in Buenos Aires' Monumental Stadium. The match was the 30th and final match of the season.  Coach Marcelo Gallardo enlisted the majority of his reserves for the match to let his first team rest before the second leg Read more [...]

Young Kiwi duo Peter Burling and Blair Tuke continued their dominance of world sailing, winning the South American Championships in Argentina. The pair were third heading into the final day of the four-day regatta in Buenos Airies trailing by six points but managed three single-digit races to take the lead, eventually wrapping up 22 points clear of the field to clinch their 21st regatta win in a row. "It is really nice to take the win," Burling said. "We'd just unpacked a new boat and spent some Read more [...]

By Reuters Published: 14:13 GMT, 8 November 2015 | Updated: 14:13 GMT, 8 November 2015 BUENOS AIRES, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Opposition challenger Mauricio Macri has opened up an eight point lead in Argentina's presidential election race over the leftist ruling party candidate, a poll showed on Sunday, two weeks ahead of the Nov. 22 run-off.The survey by Management Fit showed the center-right Read more [...]

Both Manchester clubs have been joined by Arsenal in the race to sign Benfica star Nicolas Gaitan, according to reports in the Daily Mirror. The Premier League giants are understood to be keeping a close eye on the midfielder, with both Manchester titans thought to have had scouts in attendance during midweek’s Champions League tie. The Argentine ace can operate both centrally and in wide positions, and is also said to be interesting Spanish side Atletico Madrid. The Read more [...]

Crew of the fishing vessel Hu Shun Yu 809 disappeared without a trace in the Puerto Madryn port, Argentina. The vessel was arrested for illegal fishing in the middle of the year and arrested in Puerto Madryn. Meanwhile, part of the crew of 31 seamen, were repatriated and released to return home, but the other 15 seamen were still on board of the fishing vessel. On November 5, all the remaining 15 fishermen on board disappeared without trace, as they left Read more [...]

MAR DEL PLATA– When Damian opens his eyes, his hands are full of blood, his face bruised. There is fire nearby –from the car he was driving. His mother and brother were with him and they’re dead. His father will blame him for an accident that – to boot – he cannot recall. This is the “Rooster Blood’s” premise as told by Dawidson brothers. “It’s a very intense psychological thriller. Damian, the main role, in his search of the truth will go through very violent and sordid paths. Read more [...]

MAR DEL PLATA: Driving to create exhibition outlets for Latin American movies over Latin America – plus A complement of often European arthouse and U.S. indie fare – Argentina’s INCAA Film Institute is planning a 45-screen network of cinemas specializing in Latin American movies and spread over all South America. Called the Red de Salas Cinematográfica (Cinema Screens Network), the initiative, created by Argentina’s Nation Entity for Regional Programming is labeled the Salas de Cine de Latin Read more [...]

MAR DEL PLATA– Gustavo Biazzi, the cinematographer of Cannes Critics’ Week winner Santiago Mitre, is turning his talents to direction with “The Bums,” a coming-of-age tale set in the Argentine region of Misiones. “Bums” will be produced by Buenos Aires-based La Union de los Rios (“Student,” “Centaur,” Alejandro Fadel’s “The Wild Ones”), Giselle Lozano, Santiago Carabante and Biazzi. Biazzi lensed not only Critics’ Week winner “Paulina” but  Mitre’s debut “The Read more [...]