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This Qatari family hosted Argentina fans in their 'majlis,' a gathering place next door to their home, to watch the Japan vs. Croatia #FIFAWorldCup match
Argentina fans enjoy the hospitality of a Qatari family as they eat, drink, and watch a #FIFAWorldCup match in the family's ‘majlis’
Argentina fans enjoy watching the Japan vs. Croatia #FIFAWorldCup match at a Qatari family’s ‘majlis’
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60-year-old lawyer makes history after winning Miss Universe Buenos Aires: ‘I am thrilled to be representing this new paradigm in beauty pageants ...
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Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against ...
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The mystery of Milei’s cloned dogs: Argentina wonders if there are four or five: Two reporters asked about the exact number of his pets, but his spokesperson’s ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-26/the-mystery-of-mileis-cloned-dogs-argentina-wonders-if-there-are-four-or-five.html
Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
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Argentina’s Central Bank Lowers Key Rate to 60%: Argentina’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the fourth time since President Javier Milei took office ...
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Grand jury indicts 18 in alleged Arizona fake elector scheme to re-elect Trump: A grand jury has indicted 18 people on charges that they took part in an Arizona ...
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LIVE: Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin's family speak to media: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours" ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Enzo Fernandez has undergone surgery and will miss the rest of Chelsea's season: Enzo Fernandez has undergone surgery and will miss the remaining six games of ...
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Cuba says state airline cancelled flights after Argentina denied it fuel: Argentine jet fuel providers in Buenos Aires refused to service Cuban state airline ...
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Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Argentina's inflation fight makes peso world's strongest currency: Javier Milei's measures to tame Argentina's inflation have boosted the peso to the top ...
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What side of history do you want to be on?: There is so much noise, it can be hard to discern the values you agree with. Here are some tips to help you determine ...
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Milei sparks wild rally that makes peso number one in the world: Four months into office, President Javier Milei has pulled off a critical feat in a country ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/javier-milei-sparks-wild-rally-that-makes-peso-number-one-in-the-world.phtml
Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/amia-bombing-argentina-interpol-iran-minister-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Argentina: Universities threatened with closure due to Milei's austerity measures
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Argentina, 17 other nations to call on Hamas to release Israeli hostages: Argentina signs joint statement calling for the release of the hostages held in Gaza; ...
batimes.com.ar/news/world/argentina-17-other-nations-to-call-on-hamas-to-release-israeli-hostages.phtml
Vélez Sarsfield fires players accused of sexual assault: Abiel Osorio, José Florentín and Braian Cufré’s contracts were terminated a week after goalkeeper ...
buenosairesherald.com/sports/football/velez-sarsfield-fires-players-accused-of-sexual-assault
Milei’s team sees inflation slowing faster than economist survey: President Javier Milei’s economic team sees monthly inflation slowing much faster this year ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/mileis-team-sees-argentinas-inflation-slowing-faster-than-economist-survey.phtml
Buenos Aires: Thousands protest against education cuts: Thousands took to the streets in Buenos Aires calling on President Javier Milei to preserve university ...
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Human rights activists on glyphosate use: Complaint against Bayer at the OECD: Deforestation, land displacement, glyphosate in drinking water: human rights ...
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Argentina economic activity fell again in February as manufacturing, retail slump
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Argentina: Hundreds of Thousands Protest Milei’s Plans to Cut Education Spending: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Tuesday to ...
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Buenos Aires: Thousands protest against education cuts: Thousands took to the streets in Buenos Aires calling on President Javier Milei to preserve university ...
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New Prince Louis birthday photo taken by Kate: A new photograph has been released to mark the sixth birthday of Prince Louis.
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Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
Senators hope TikTok will remain in business in US under new owner: Two U.S. senators said they hope TikTok will remain in business in the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Milei’s Team Sees Argentina Inflation Slowing Faster Than Economist Survey: Argentine President Javier Milei’s economic team sees monthly inflation slowing much ...
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Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space: Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.
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Involvement in attack in Buenos Aires: Argentina has Iran's interior minister put out for an international manhunt
spiegel.de/ausland/interpol-argentinien-setzt-iranischen-innenminister-ahmad-wahidi-auf-fahndungsliste-a-99996b17-beb2-4a7f-9cf8-93dbb369f5cb
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
ft.com/content/3744cad3-52ac-40d7-b97d-e085aec1a23e
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Oxford researchers distribute children activity packs to Argentina: Oxford's universities have been working with The Hospital Aleman in Buenos Aires to roll out ...
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'The last stretch': Milei praises 'heroic' effort in prime-time address: President uses prime-time brodcast to highlight first quarterly fiscal surplus since ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/the-last-stretch-milei-praises-heroic-effort-in-patriotic-prime-time-address.phtml
Argentina's Milei touts rare government surplus, argues 'shock' therapy is working
reuters.com/world/americas/argentinas-milei-touts-rare-government-surplus-argues-shock-therapy-is-working-2024-04-23/
India opposition criticises Modi for 'hate speech': The PM accused opponents of wanting to give wealth to "infiltrators", in remarks seen as anti-Muslim.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68872003
Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68874906
The Sports Bra announces plans to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
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Quick Glance: The Sports Bra Announces Franchising Plans with Investment from Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian
- The Sports Bra, a now-iconic Portland destination that made history as the first women’s sports bar in the world, has announced plans to franchise and expand into other cities.
- Investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian - the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams - will fund the effort in partnership with Ohanian’s 776 Foundation. All returns from the investment will be invested back into girls’ and women’s sports via the foundation, the Sports Bra wrote in a post on Instagram.
- Owner Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in Portland in 2022, and the business thrived in a city and state that has consistently showcased strong support for women’s sports.
- But the growing hype around women’s sports is not unique to Portland. The popularity of women’s professional sports has seen a significant national uptick thanks, in part, to the emerging stardom of athletes like Sophia Smith, Caitlin Clark and others.
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68874822
Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Congress, AAP and others: India's battered opposition takes on Modi: The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68872835
Milei vowes to keep public spending down, says ‘era of present state’ over: The president emphasized that private investments were the only way out for the ...
buenosairesherald.com/economics/milei-vowes-to-keep-public-spending-down-says-era-of-present-state-over
The spending cuts that allowed Milei to turn around the economy: How did the government reach a budget surplus in the first quarter? A private study provides ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/the-expenses-cut-by-milei-to-achieve-a-fiscal-surplus.phtml
CORRECTION: TRUMP TRIAL LIVE: Opening statements begin in hush money trial of former president Donald Trump
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Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly seven years in Lebanon, dead at 76
reuters.com/world/terry-anderson-us-journalist-held-hostage-lebanon-dead-76-2024-04-21/
Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...
reuters.com/world/philippines-us-troops-begin-annual-combat-drills-2024-04-22/
Carlos Tevez hospitalized with chest pain: Former Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been hospitalized due to chest pain, Club Atletico Independiente ...
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/carlos-tevez-hospitalised-chest-pain-3594326
Bill Ackman says he's 'learned a lot' from Elon Musk's free-wheeling X: The activist investor was a main speaker at this year's annual TED conference
qz.com/bill-ackman-elon-musk-x-free-speech-social-media-dei-1851426141
University of Buenos Aires only has enough funding for ‘two or three months’ — rector
buenosairesherald.com/society/university-of-buenos-aires-only-has-enough-funding-for-two-or-three-months-rector
IMF: Argentina meeting programme targets by ‘significant margins’: Milei’s stabilisation plan "has yielded better results than we expected in our last ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/imf-argentina-meeting-programme-targets-by-significant-margins.phtml
United States to grant Argentina US$40 million for ‘defense modernization’: The funding will allow Argentina to purchase equipment and enhance interoperability ...
buenosairesherald.com/world/international-relations/united-states-to-grant-argentina-us40-million-for-defense-modernization
Argentine government shuts down national film institute mid-film festival: The closure, which the government claims is for restructuring, comes half way through ...
buenosairesherald.com/culture-ideas/argentine-government-shuts-down-national-film-institute-mid-film-festival
Argentina has purchased 24 F-16 fighter jets: Argentina has officially signed for 24 ex-Danish F-16A/B aircraft in addition to Sidewinder and AMRAAM missiles.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/argentina-has-purchased-24-f-16-fighter-jets/
Poll: Milei retaining support despite complaints over dengue, education: New survey by Opina Argentina shows President Milei retains 49% approval rating ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/poll-milei-retaining-support-despite-complaints-over-dengue-education.phtml
Milei’s presidency has Peronism at a crossroads. What now?: Plagued by infighting over leadership and its place as the opposition, Argentina’s largest political ...
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YPF expropriation case: Burford requests Argentina’s shares of the company: The hedge fund is reportedly seeking to force an out-of-court negotiation in the ...
buenosairesherald.com/politics/judiciary/ypf-expropriation-case-burford-requests-argentinas-shares-of-the-company
Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Society broke Spotify record: The Tortured Poets Society became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day, the platform said ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
‘Any society can return to its crimes if the narrative changes’: Nataliya Gumenyuk
buenosairesherald.com/human-rights/any-society-can-return-to-its-crimes-if-the-narrative-changes-nataliya-gumenyuk
Argentina’s bishops warn of narcos, poverty, end of social policies - Buenos Aires Herald
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This Earth Day, we must defend the defenders: Argentina has ratified the Escazú Agreement, which is key to protecting environmentalists — but downgrading the ...
buenosairesherald.com/society/this-earth-day-we-must-defend-the-defenders
Like a bad movie: Argentina's culture industry suffers under Milei: President Javier Milei's 'chainsaw' cutbacks are threatening Argentina's ...
batimes.com.ar/news/culture/argentine-culture-under-milei-fears-bad-ending.phtml
Leafhopper Swarms Threaten Argentina Crops and Economic Recovery: Argentina corn farmers had high hopes for this season’s harvest after near-perfect weather ...
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JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels: US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for ...
ft.com/content/352b38a7-f298-4b54-adc2-f4cc1b17444b
Quick Glance: JPMorgan warns of Need for 'Reality Check' on Phasing out Fossil Fuels
- JPMorgan warns of setbacks in transitioning to renewable energy due to higher interest rates, inflation, and global conflicts.
- Investment in renewable energy currently offers subpar returns, potentially leading to social unrest.
- JPMorgan forecasts increasing demand for oil and gas until 2030, highlighting challenges in transitioning to renewable energy.
- Wood Mackenzie warns of the impact of higher interest rates on transitioning to a global net-zero economy, especially for renewables and nuclear power.
Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/spanish-hospital-enlists-therapy-dogs-boost-icu-patients-morale-2024-04-19/
Mercado Libre to recruit 18,000 more staff in Latin America this year: Mercado Libre announced “the hiring of 18,000 people in the region, which will increase ...
batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/mercado-libre-announces-18000-direct-jobs-in-latin-america-in-2024.phtml
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?: Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
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BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Ruud marches past Etcheverry into Barcelona final: Norwegian third seed Casper Ruud defeated Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry 7-6(6) 6-4 on Saturday to book a spot ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/ruud-marches-past-etcheverry-into-barcelona-final-2024-04-20/
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud triumphs over Tsitsipas in Barcelona
- Casper Ruud captures the biggest title of his career in Barcelona by defeating Tsitsipas.
- The Norwegian wins the ATP 500-level event final against Tsitsipas.
- Ruud is 26-0 this year when winning the first set and has won 10 ATP 250 titles.
- Tsitsipas and Ruud will now head to the Masters 1000 event in Madrid.
The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows, Jeremy Bowen writes: Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68853403
Caputo looks for funds for Argentina in Washington: Economy Minister Luis Caputo is on the search for funds in Washington, seeking the US$15 billion President ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/toto-caputo-looks-for-funds-for-argentina-in-washington.phtml
Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
reuters.com/science/fossils-colossal-snake-vasuki-unearthed-india-mine-2024-04-18/
India’s Lok Sabha Election Live: The world’s biggest democracy goes to the polls: Elections to India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha ...
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U.S. approves sale of Basler BT-67 aircraft to Argentina: The aircraft are expected to enhance Argentina’s capabilities for airdrop and airlift operations ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-approves-sale-of-basler-bt-67-aircraft-to-argentina/
Argentine senators double their salaries in two-minute vote: Milei lambasted them, although one lawmaker from his party co-signed the resolution
buenosairesherald.com/politics/argentine-senators-double-their-salaries-in-two-minute-vote
Inflation falling ‘a little faster than expected,’ says Georgieva: Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, says "inflation is ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/argentinas-inflation-falling-a-little-faster-than-expected-says-georgieva.phtml
Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
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Lille chief slams Martinez attitude after penalty drama: The Villa stopper received a hostile reception throughout from Lille fans who had not forgotten his ...
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/lille-chief-slams-martinez-attitude-after-penalty-drama-3590566
Quick Glance: Lille Fans Attempt to Confront Martinez
- Aston Villa's Emi Martinez faces backlash from French fans due to his conduct at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- During a match against Villa in France, angry Lille fans tried to attack Emi Martinez, prompting intervention from stewards.
- Despite fan hostility, Martinez saved two penalties, securing a victory for Aston Villa.
- Martinez clarified that his actions were not personal and expressed admiration for France, hoping for a more positive experience in future games.
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