IANS Buenos Aires, Aug 18: Star striker Lionel Messi's debut for Argentina lasted less than two minutes as he was sent off, shortly after coming on as a substitute against Hungary in August 2005. Since then, however, his career in national colours has been more unpleasant than festive for Messi as he completes 10 years for his country this August. It was a hot night in Budapest when then trainer, Jose Pekerman, sent on Messi to replace Lisandro Lopez. However, a clash with Hungarian defender Read more [...]

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Argentine state-controlled oil company YPF said it would pay $122 million for shares of petrochemical companies Petroken and Petrocuyo, which produce and sell polymers.London-based LyondellBasell is selling its 50 percent stake in Petroken Petroquimica Ensenada S.A., the largest producer of polypropylene in Argentina, YPF said.YPF is also acquiring 46 percent of the stock in Petrocuyo.The deal, which is subject to certain conditions, is expected to close before the end of the year, YPF said.The Read more [...]