Lionel Messi blamed the conditions of the pitch Estadio Monumental de Maturín for Argentina's "ugly' 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday night in their first World Cup qualifier of the October international window.

Lionel Messi seemingly faulted the poor pitch for Argentina's frustrating draw with Venezuela in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday.

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's lower house of Congress will vote on Wednesday on plans opposed by the government to hike funding for public universities, a ballot which will test the limits of libertarian President Javier Milei's legislative power.

Argentina's lower house of Congress will vote on Wednesday on plans opposed by the government to hike funding for public universities, a ballot which will test the limits of libertarian President Javier Milei's legislative power.

STORY: Tense scenes unfolded in Buenos Aires on Wednesday (October 10) after the latest setback for student protesters against Argentina's libertarian leader Javier Milei.The lower house of Congress failed to gather enough votes to overturn President Milei's veto of a law that would have increased university funding.