Mexico

Mexico name Argentina's Cocca as coach

He replaces fellow Argentinian Gerardo Martino, who left after failing to lead the side past the group stage in Qatar last year

Salernitana bring back sacked coach Nicola

Davide Nicola has been brought back as coach of Salernitana just two days after being sacked, the Serie A club confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.

Journalism is under threat, now more than ever

Repressive governments are targeting journalists worldwide

Messi dances night away after win over Mexico

A shirtless Lionel Messi sang and danced with team mates beyond midnight into Sunday after leading Argentina to an emotionally-charged win over Mexico that revived his dream of a first World Cup title.

Messi magic guides relieved Argentina past Mexico

Sublime strikes by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez earned Argentina a 2-0 win over feisty Mexico in a pulsating atmosphere at the Lusail Stadium on Saturday and got the South American favourites' World Cup campaign up and running.

5 books on Argentina’s football history

For fans of the Argentinia team, these five books can be a portal to favourite moments in football history. 

Mexico and Argentina fans bring feisty rivalry to Qatar

Argentina's and Mexico's big and boisterous fan bases were out in force on Friday as one of Latin American football's biggest rivalries spiced up the World Cup ahead of their latest clash.

Argentina 2-1 Mexico? What’s your prediction?

Argentina hope to restore their status as a tournament favourite against goal-shy Mexico in their Group C clash on Saturday where both heavyweights of Latin American football need to improve on disappointing starts to the World Cup.

Mexico game will be like a final for Argentina, says Lautaro

 Argentina are looking to put their shock 2-1 opening defeat by Saudi Arabia behind them as they prepare for their World Cup Group C match against Mexico on Saturday, a game they now feel they absolutely must win.

June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018

Gangnam Style in Mexico City

South Korea’s win knock out defending champions Germany and helps Mexico to go through to the last 16. Hundreds of Mexican fans, delirious with delight, are seen flocking to the South Korean embassy in Mexico City.

June 23, 2018
June 23, 2018

Mexico ease past Korea

Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez scored either side of the break as Mexico cruised to A 2-1 win over South Korea to moved one step closer to the last 16 in their Group F fixture at the Rostov Arena today.

May 31, 2018
May 31, 2018

US levies steel, aluminum tariffs on allies, risks trade war

Washington will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico from midnight today ending months of uncertainty over potential exemptions and sharply escalating the risk of a trade war.

April 29, 2018
April 29, 2018

Trump threatens government shutdown in September if no funding for wall

US President Donald Trump threatens to shut down the federal government in September if Congress did not provide more funding to build a wall on the border with Mexico.

February 4, 2018
February 4, 2018

Mexico: 300 migrants found in dangerously cramped trucks

Three hundred Central American migrants being transported in dangerous conditions in tractor-trailers were rescued in two Gulf coast states, Mexican authorities report.

January 17, 2018
January 17, 2018

World's biggest flooded cave found in Mexico, explorers say

A group of divers has connected two underwater caverns in eastern Mexico to reveal what is believed to be the biggest flooded cave on the planet, a discovery that could help shed new light on the ancient Maya civilisation.

October 21, 2017
October 21, 2017

Steady hand: How to do open-heart surgery in a quake

When the ground started shaking in Mexico City on September 19, many people ran out into the street.

August 10, 2017
August 10, 2017

US brands Mexico captain Marquez a drug criminal

Mexico and former FC Barcelona star Rafael Marquez is dubbed "The Boss" for his leadership of the national football team -- but now the United States brand him a drug criminal.

July 14, 2017
July 14, 2017

11 killed by attackers at child’s birthday party in Mexico

Attackers wielding knives burst into a child's birthday party in central Mexico of the USA, stabbing and slashing to death 11 people, including two minors, authorities say.

July 8, 2017
July 8, 2017

Mexican mayor weds crocodile for town's prosperity

The mayor of a small fishing town in southern Mexico marries a crocodile as part of a local custom that dates back to 1789.

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