Argentina

Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona, linked to AS Roma midfielder Erik Lamela

Uruguay and Argentina relations knocked by slur President Mujica hoped nobody would hear.

In La Plata 16 inches (400 millimeters) of rain fell in two hours killing 25 people; another 1,500 have been evacuated

Newcastle United target Celtic defender Kelvin Wilson as replacement for Fabricio Coloccini

Out of favour Lazio striker Mauro Zarate is reportedly wanted by Tottenham and Sunderland

Hackers have attacked the online game Counter Strike, in which Argentinian soldiers battle British 'terrorists' for control of the Falkland Islands.

Head of Catholic Church heads to Casal del Marmo prison in another break with tradition - but cameras banned.

Web users defy homosexuality bans to to find online gay pornography.

Manchester United are closing in on Benfica defender Ezequiel Garay.

Pope Francis is known for his down-to-earth behaviour.

John Aldridge argues that Michael Owen can never claim to be a legend at Liverpool, though he has earned the tag for England.

Jamie Carragher has revealed how Rafa Benitez had the opportunity to resign Michael Owen in the summer of 2009 but instead signed David Ngog.

A look back at some of Michael Owen's most memorable goals after he revealed he will retire at the end of the season.

After a career spanning 16 years Michael Owen has announced his retirement from football

HSBC is facing criminal charges in Argentina that could lead to substantial fines for the troubled bank.

St Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world on 17 March.

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain reportedly wants to leave the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer

Pope Francis' spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said discredited accusations 'driven by anti-clerical left-wing ideology'

Jorge Bergoglio might never have become pope had Amalia Damonte accepted his youthful offer of marriage.

Almost 500 Pope-related websites were registered by Go Daddy within an hour of Francis I's ordination.

Human rights lawyer filed criminal complaint against then Cardinal Bergoglio, claiming conspiracy with Argentinian junta.

Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, is 266th Pope of Catholic Church.

As cardinal, Pope Francis I became known for humility, doctrinal conservatism and a commitment to social justice.

Overwhelming 'Yes' by islanders to stay loyal to UK with just three out of 1,517 votes against.

French second division club AS Monaco want to make Manchester City star Carlos Tevez a marquee summer signing

Islanders starting two-day referendum on whether to remain British territory.

Benfica defender and Manchester United target Ezequiel Garay has reportedly signed with Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes.

Blues striker allegedly driving while disqualified.

Sex abuse victims single out frontrunner cardinals they say are guilty of cover-ups.

Chavez's controversial legacy in Latin America is democratic socialism for the poor, says Gianluca Mezzofiore.