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Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 09:40 UTC
Seven Cubans defect during Pan American Games in Chile

Seven Cuban athletes have left the Caribbean country’s delegation at the Santiago (Chile) Pan-American Games unwilling to return home, it was reported in the Chilean capital. According to international media covering the sporting event, six members of the women’s field hockey team and one hurdler were involved in the incident.
Saturday, November 4th 2023 - 23:31 UTC
Fluminense beat Boca Juniors in extra time for first Libertadores Cup title

Substitute John Kennedy gave Fluminense a crucial 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Saturday to secure the Rio de Janeiro club's first Libertadores Cup title in a cliffhanger final at the legendary Maracana stadium.
Saturday, November 4th 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Football clubs of Brazil and Argentina agree on joint appeal against violence

Directors of football clubs Fluminense of Brazil and Boca Juniors of Argentina launched an appeal against violence after brawls between fans in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the Libertadores Cup final to be played Saturday at the legendary Maracana Stadium, Agencia Brasil reported.
Friday, November 3rd 2023 - 09:33 UTC
Argentine and Brazilian football fans clash in Rio ahead of Libertadores Cup final

At least two Argentine football fans of Boca Juniors were arrested Thursday in Rio de Janeiro as they reportedly clashed with supporters of Fluminense. Both teams are to play the Libertadores Cup final next Saturday at the legendary Maracana Stadium.
Wednesday, November 1st 2023 - 08:56 UTC
Lula hails Messi's Ballon d'Or achievement

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Tuesday praised Argentine football start Lionel Messi on winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award. “Messi should serve as an example to Brazilian players,” said Lula on social media.
Monday, October 30th 2023 - 08:37 UTC
South Africa Wins Fourth Rugby World Cup Title

Despite being defending champions, South Africa went into Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris as underdogs, having last beaten the All Blacks in 1999. However, a cliffhanger 12-11 victory this time around earned the Springboks their fourth trophy, following previous successes in 1995, 2007, and 2019.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:43 UTC
Rugby World Cup: England beat Argentine for third-place honors

England edged Argentina 26-23 Friday to clinch third place Friday at the Rugby World Cup. The match was played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Six weeks ago, England had beaten Argentina 27-10 in their opening group game.
Thursday, October 5th 2023 - 08:48 UTC
FIFA confirms 2030 World Cup to be staged in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco

Football's governing body FIFA announced Wednesday that the 2030 World Cup will be returning to the continent where it all started a century before but after opening games in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, the rest of the event will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Wednesday, October 4th 2023 - 19:03 UTC
South America to host Football 2030 World Cup first round matches

Although there is no confirmation yet from football's governing body FIFA, there were clues Wednesday morning that the 2030 finals might be played under a format never seen before in the competition's history that will be celebrating 100 years then.
Saturday, September 23rd 2023 - 12:24 UTC
Uruguayan President's son makes football top-notch debut

Luis Lacalle Ponce de León, son of Uruguay's current President Luis Lacalle Pou and grandson of former head of state Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera (1990-1995), made his First Division football debut this week, it was reported in Montevideo.