British and Irish Lions should tour France and Argentina July 4, 2025 While watching the British and Irish Lions take on the Queensland Reds on Wednesday, I started thinking about what other sides across the world would make good opponents for the touring team. The Lions of late have always ventured to the same three nations – South Africa, Australia and New Zealand – and they will [...]
Thailand steps up bid to host Formula 1 Grand Prix March 18, 2025 Thailand’s bid to host a Formula 1 race took a step forward this week after the sport’s chief executive Stefano Domenicali stopped off in Bangkok for a meeting with the country’s prime minister. The season began last weekend in Australia and will continue on Sunday in China, which provided Domenicali an opportunity to look at [...]
Lessons in liberty from Argentina and the Milei revolution January 30, 2025 Javier Milei is turning his country around, but just like Britain in the 1970s, things in Argentina had to deteriorate dramatically before capitalist reformers like him and Thatcher stood a chance, says Rainer Zitelmann During my visits to Argentina in 2022, 2023 and 2024, I had the opportunity to witness first-hand the movement that propelled [...]
Trump should read Javier Milei’s 2024 Davos speech January 22, 2025 This year, perhaps more than ever, the global gathering at Davos offers something of a safe space for those still reeling from the 47th President’s inauguration, his speech and subsequent flurry of Executive Orders. Sessions scheduled at this year’s World Economic Forum include Investing in Diversity, Safeguarding Nature, The Road to COP30, Equity Beyond Identity [...]
London says ‘olá’ to Latin America December 9, 2024 Fuelled by a growing economy and a burgeoning middle class, there’s no better place to look for investment than Latin America, says Vincent Keaveny Despite challenges to its leadership, London has fought to retain its top position in the global financial sector. The City of London Corporation’s 2024 benchmark saw the capital just about beat [...]
Exclusive: Argentina and South Africa in talks to host Rugby Championship match in London November 12, 2024 World champions South Africa and World Cup semi-finalists Argentina are in talks to play a Rugby Championship fixture at London’s Allianz Stadium in 2025, City AM can reveal. Discussions have taken place about Twickenham hosting a match from the southern hemisphere’s equivalent of the Six Nations next autumn. It would be the first time that [...]
UK Supreme Court rejects hearing of Argentina’s £1bn bond case October 16, 2024 The highest court in the UK has rejected Argentina's bid to hear its appeal, over a legal ruling that has hit the South American country with a £1bn bill
Argentina can humiliate establishment with Rugby Championship win September 28, 2024 As the Rugby Championship reaches its climax, can Argentina upset the apple cart and topple the Springboks? What constitutes a world class rugby team? Is it World Cup wins alone or is in an era of dominance year in, year out? How about a team with fewer resources than the others going into the final [...]
Inter Miami is worth $1bn, doubling value in one year. Is Lionel Messi the reason? July 19, 2024 A year ago this week MLS club Inter Miami – part-owned by former England international David Beckham – completed one of the biggest signings in global sports history. They signed Argentina international Lionel Messi, one of just two players in the current GOAT conversation. And since then the franchise, the 25th in MLS, has been [...]
Meet Bambino Pons: Singing commentator, Scholes and Premier League May 28, 2024 He may not look like he belongs to Argentina’s selection of messianic football figures. But while Maradona, Messi, Kempes, Bielsa and Simeone have all brought joy and innovation, fellow countryman Bambino Pons, perhaps the game’s most eccentric commentator, delivers music, laughter and absurdity. Clips of Pons’ unique commentary style went viral in April following Everton’s [...]