FROM THE PINEAPPLE THAT REMAINED IN HISTORY TO LIFE AFTER RUGBY: FEDERICO MÉNDEZ, THE PUMA FROM MENDOZA WHO NEVER LEFT THE PITCH

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✍️ Federico Méndez, a former Argentine rugby player, reflects on his career and life after retirement, discussing his passion for the sport, his experiences, and his current work as a developer in Mendoza.

👉 Federico Méndez is a former Argentine rugby player who played for Los Pumas and was known for his passion and skill on the field. 👉 He discusses his early days playing rugby and how it became a part of his identity. 👉 Méndez shares his experiences playing professional rugby, including a famous incident where he was involved in a fight on the field. 👉 He talks about his life after retirement, including his work as a developer in Mendoza and his current projects. 👉 Méndez reflects on the importance of rugby as a school of life, teaching values such as respect, discipline, and teamwork.

-- #FedericoMéndez #PaulAgford #HugoPorta #CeciliaLamantía #EduardoMéndez #IrisAspillaga #PabloMéndez #ElisaMéndez #RichardBrake #Mendoza #Australia #France #SouthAfrica #England #Irlanda #sports

1987 RUGBY WORLD CUP: HOW WAS THE FIRST DRAW, WITH THE PUMAS FACING THE ALL BLACKS

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✍️ The article discusses the 1987 Rugby World Cup and how the teams were selected, with a focus on Argentina's participation.

👉 The IRFB selected the teams for the 1987 Rugby World Cup without much transparency or fanfare. 👉 Argentina was not yet affiliated with the IRFB at the time of the tournament. 👉 The Argentine team had a positive reputation in the international rugby community, with Hugo Porta being named the best player in the world. 👉 The team ultimately failed to advance past the group stage, losing to New Zealand, Italy, and Fiji.

-- #HugoPorta #JohnKendall-Carpenter #CarlosTozzi #ErnestoUre #HéctorPocholaSilva #ÁngelGuastella #Londres #Argentina #Australia #NuevaZelanda #Fiji #Italia #Japón #Oceanía #Ezeiza #sports

THE PUMAS AND THE HISTORIC COMEBACK AGAINST SCOTLAND: THE DAY THEY MANAGED TO WIN WITHOUT A FLYHALF

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✍️ The article discusses the importance of execution in rugby, rather than strategy, and how the Argentina national team's coach Felipe Contepomi made a decision regarding the starting lineup for a match against Scotland.

👉 The importance of execution in rugby 👉 The decision made by coach Felipe Contepomi to replace Santiago Carreras with Gerónimo Prisciantelli 👉 The struggles of the Argentina national team with their kicking game 👉 The importance of practice and continuity in developing a kicker

-- #SergioHernández #FelipeContepomi #SantiagoCarreras #GerónimoPrisciantelli #JuanCruzMallía #EwanAshman #JuliánMontoya #RodrigoIsgró #MarioLedesma #GonzaloQuesada #HugoPorta #NicoSánchez #EmilianoBoffelli #TomásAlbornoz #Argentina #Scotland #Edimburgo #Murrayfield #Lens #sports

THE PUMAS CLOSE OUT THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP TRYING TO REFRESH THEIR IMAGE AGAINST THE INSPIRED SPRINGBOKS

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✍️ The Argentina national rugby team, Los Pumas, will face South Africa's Springboks in the last match of the Rugby Championship at Twickenham Stadium in London. The Springboks are the dominant team in this era, and the Pumas will need to play 80 minutes of intense rugby to have a chance.

👉 The match will be played at Twickenham Stadium in London 👉 The Springboks are the dominant team in this era 👉 The Pumas will need to play 80 minutes of intense rugby to have a chance 👉 The Springboks are seeking to win the Rugby Championship for the first time in consecutive years 👉 The Pumas will look to leave their mark on Twickenham Stadium

-- #FelipeContepomi #RassieErasmus #HugoPorta #Enrique'Topo'Rodríguez #TwickenhamStadium #London #Durban #Nelspruit #Paris #Toulouse #Bristol #OldTrafford #Manchester #Gales #sports

ARGENTINA VS. SOUTH AFRICA, FOR THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2025: DATE, TIME, TV, AND HOW TO WATCH ONLINE

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✍️ Los Pumas jugarán su último partido en el Rugby Championship 2025 en Londres, Inglaterra, contra Sudáfrica, y necesitan un milagro para alcanzar el título.

👉 El partido se jugará en Londres, Inglaterra, y se transmitirá en vivo por ESPN. 👉 Los Pumas necesitan un milagro para alcanzar el título, ya que están en el último puesto de la tabla con 9 puntos. 👉 Sudáfrica es el favorito al triunfo con una cuota máxima de 1.16. 👉 El equipo africano tiene un historial favorable contra los Pumas en el Rugby Championship, con 17 victorias y 4 triunfos sudamericanos.

-- #FelipeContepomi #RassieErasmus #SiyaKolisi #JoaquínOviedo #LucasPaulos #GerónimoPrisciantelli #MaycoVivas #JoelSclavi #PabloMatera #MarcosKremer #SantiagoCarreras #JuliánMontoya #AgustínCreevy #LisandroArbizu #HugoPorta #AgustínPichot #Londres #Inglaterra #Durban #Perth #Sídney #sports

THE PUMAS AND THEIR HISTORIC TRIUMPH AGAINST THE ALL BLACKS AT HOME: THE GIANT THAT WAS MISSING FROM THE LIST OF TIER 1 RIVALS THAT FELL IN ARGENTINA

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✍️ Argentina's national rugby team, Los Pumas, won their first home game against the New Zealand All Blacks, a historic achievement.

👉 Los Pumas won their first home game against the All Blacks 👉 Other significant wins against top-tier teams in Argentina 👉 Wales was the first team to fall to Argentina, in 1968 👉 Argentina has also beaten Scotland, Ireland, Australia, and France 👉 The team has a long history of playing in Argentina, with key matches at the GEBA and Ferro stadiums

-- #HugoPorta #HéctorSilva #ÁngelGuastella #SantiagoGonzálezIglesias #EstadioJoséAmalfitani #GEBA #Ferro #Salta #Vélez #sports

LOS PUMAS VS. ALL BLACKS: TWO NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO BREAK THE UNBEATABLE SPELL

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✍️ The article discusses the Argentine rugby team's struggles to beat the New Zealand All Blacks, including four close matches where they came close to winning but ultimately lost.

👉 The Argentine rugby team has struggled to beat the New Zealand All Blacks, with four close matches where they came close to winning but ultimately lost. 👉 The team has had some recent successes, including two wins over the All Blacks in 2020 and 2021. 👉 The article quotes several players, including Fernando 'Pope' Morel and Rolando 'Yankee' Martin, who reflect on the team's past matches against the All Blacks and their hopes for future victories.

-- #Fernando'Pope'Morel #Rolando'Yankee'Martin #HugoPorta #ErnestoUre #JohnKirwan #GrantFox #DavidKirk #MurrayMexted #SteveMcDowall #AllanWhetton #FelipeContepomi #ScottRobertson #MartínDurand #FedericoTodeschini #TomásCubelli #EmilianoBoffelli #NicolásSánchez #Córdoba #Vélez #Ferro #Monumental #Liniers #Christchurch #Argentina #NewZealand #sports

MANDELA, A MANUAL BY HAND AGAINST HATE

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✍️ John Carlin's book 'La sonrisa de Mandela' highlights the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, focusing on his generosity and ability to forgive.

👉 Mandela's generosity and ability to forgive were key factors in his success 👉 He learned Afrikaans in prison to understand his enemies 👉 He used his time in prison to prepare for his future as president 👉 Carlin emphasizes the importance of respect and generosity in politics and social media 👉 Mandela's legacy continues to inspire people around the world

-- #JohnCarlin #NelsonMandela #HugoPorta #Sudáfrica #Argentina #politics

VICENTE LÓPEZ IS A CANDIDATE FOR THE AMERICAN SPORTS CITY 2026

-- ✍️ The municipality of Vicente López presented its candidacy as the American Sports City 2026, highlighting its commitment to promoting sports and accessibility for all citizens.

👉 Vicente López has been recognized as a strong candidate for the American Sports City 2026 award 👉 The municipality has eight sports facilities, over 70 neighborhood clubs, and more than 2 kilometers of bike paths 👉 ACES delegation visited the city's sports facilities and met with local sports figures 👉 The candidacy aims to position the city internationally and promote its sports programs and infrastructure

-- #GonzaloCuesta #DelfinaMerino #GerardoSalorio #SoniaBaluzzo #CarolinaScarponi #CandelaFrancisco #MauroDepergola #DiegoSimonet #HugoPorta #LucianaCardozo #ClaudiaCasabianca #EmilioDiFulvio #CristianMuscillo #VicenteLópez #Cali #PaseodelaCosta #CentrodeConvencionesDr.ArturoFrondizi #sports

MOVE, THE PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO BOOST HIGH PERFORMANCE IN VISTA

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✍️ Vista's MOVE program is a strategic initiative to promote the well-being of its employees, with a focus on physical, social, and emotional health. The program has achieved high participation rates and positive impact on employee culture and work environment.

👉 MOVE program launched to promote employee well-being 👉 Program focuses on physical, social, and emotional health 👉 Decentralized and participatory structure 👉 76% participation rate, surpassing industry averages 👉 Employees report significant impact on well-being 👉 Range of activities offered, including training, sports, and cultural events

-- #HugoPorta #LionelScaloni #GabrielaSabatini #AlejandraGarcía #SantiagoLange #Galuccio #VacaMuerta #Cordillera #Lanin #Argentina #business

OLYMPIA AWARDS SHORTLISTS: ONE BY ONE, ALL THE NOMINEES

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✍️ The Argentine Sports Journalists' Circle is holding the Olimpia 2024 awards to recognize the best athletes of the season in 43 disciplines. The event will take place on Thursday at the Usina del Arte in Buenos Aires and will be broadcast live on TV Pública.

👉 The Olimpia 2024 awards will recognize the best athletes of the season in 43 disciplines 👉 The event will take place on Thursday at the Usina del Arte in Buenos Aires 👉 The winners will be chosen from a list of nominees 👉 The top four favorites to win the gold award are Franco Colapinto, José 'Maligno' Torres, Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez, and Lautaro Martínez 👉 The event will also include special recognitions, including the Olimpia de Brillantes award

-- #FrancoColapinto #José'Maligno'Torres #Emiliano'Dibu'Martínez #LautaroMartínez #HugoPorta #GabrielaSabatini #SantosBenigno'Falucho'Laciar #GustavoCostas #ÁngelDiMaría #BuenosAires #UsinadelArte #sports

OLYMPIA AWARDS 2024, WITH FRANCO COLAPINTO PRESENT AT THE CEREMONY AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE GOLD: WHAT TIME IS IT AND HOW TO WATCH IT LIVE

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✍️ The 2024 Olimpia Awards ceremony will take place at La Usina del Arte, honoring the best athletes in various sports, with Lionel Messi being a strong contender for the Olimpia de Oro.

👉 Lionel Messi is a strong contender for the Olimpia de Oro 👉 Franco Colapinto is another contender for the Olimpia de Oro 👉 Emiliano Martínez is a contender for the Olimpia de Oro 👉 José Torres Gil is a contender for the Olimpia de Oro 👉 Hugo Porta will receive the Olimpia de Brillantes 👉 Guillermo Vilas will be honored for his 50-year-old title in the Torneo de Maestros 👉 Diego Maradona will be honored 👉 Other athletes will be recognized for their achievements

-- #LionelMessi #FrancoColapinto #EmilianoMartínez #JoséTorresGil #HugoPorta #GuillermoVilas #DiegoMaradona #LaUsinadelArte #sports

THE TECHNICAL STAFF OF THE SCALONETA AND GABRIELA SABATINI WERE THE GREAT PROTAGONISTS OF A BICYCLE TRIP THROUGH PATAGONIA.

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✍️ The 13th edition of the Gran Fondo 7 Lagos cycling competition was held in Patagonia, with 3,500 participants, including notable athletes like Lionel Scaloni, Walter Samuel, and Gabriela Sabatini.

👉 Lionel Scaloni, Walter Samuel, and Gabriela Sabatini participated in the Gran Fondo 7 Lagos 👉 3,500 participants took part in the 110km cycling competition 👉 The event was held in Patagonia, Argentina 👉 Challenging weather conditions, including rain, cold, and wind, were experienced by participants

-- #LionelScaloni #WalterSamuel #GabrielaSabatini #SergioFredes #GermánTivaniPérez #HugoPorta #SantiagoLange #AlejandraGarcíaFlood #MaríaLauraBugarín #RominaBiagioli #Patagonia #Argentina #SanMartíndelosAndes #VillalaAngostura #VirgendeLuján #VirgendeSanNicolás #sports

EL 'MAGO' HERNÁNDEZ, AFTER LOS PUMAS: BECAME OBSESSED WITH GOLF AND EXPLAINS WHY THE CONTROVERSY OVER THE OPENING IN THE NATIONAL TEAM ENDED

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✍️ Juan Martín Hernández, a former Argentine rugby player, discusses his transition to golf and his role as an ambassador for the sport in Latin America.

👉 Hernández played three World Cups and was part of the Argentine rugby team that won the 2007 World Cup. 👉 He has been playing golf for six years and has a handicap of 12. 👉 He is an ambassador for the Royal and Ancient (R&A) in Latin America and is working to promote the sport in the region. 👉 He has played golf with other former Argentine rugby players and has a group of golfing friends from around the world.

-- #JuanMartínHernández #FelipeContepomi #HugoPorta #AgustínPichot #Felipe #MarkLawrie #EmilianoGrillo #Argentina #SanNicolás #Pilar #Gloucester #mainstream #sports