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Aguero Risks Mancini Anger Over Fitness

Aguero Risks Mancini Anger Over Fitness

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is set to anger Roberto Mancini by claiming he could be fit to play for Argentina next week. 6 Sep 2012
Loew Laments Zieler Dismissal

Loew Laments Zieler Dismissal

Germany coach Joachim Loew has conceded his side struggled after goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler was sent off in their friendly with Argentina. 16 Aug 2012
Reus Ready For Messi Mastery

Reus Ready For Messi Mastery

Germany coach Joachim Loew is set to field a young side ahead of their friendly with Argentina in Frankfurt on Wednesday. 15 Aug 2012
Germany Rests Stars For Argentina Clash

Germany Rests Stars For Argentina Clash

Joachim Loew has rested several high-profile players from his Germany squad for the friendly against Argentina on Wednesday. 10 Aug 2012
Coloccini Recall Pleases Pardew

Coloccini Recall Pleases Pardew

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is delighted that Fabricio Coloccini has been recalled to the Argentina squad. 7 Aug 2012
Sabella: Messi Even Better As Captain

Sabella: Messi Even Better As Captain

ARGENTINA coach Alejandro Sabella believes Lionel Messi has improved since he was handed the national team's captaincy. 28 Jul 2012
Messi Treble In Argentina's Win Over Brazil

Messi Treble In Argentina's Win Over Brazil

A hat-trick from Lionel Messi was the key for Argentina in a stunning win over South American rivals Brazil on Saturday. 10 Jun 2012
Brazil Boss Lauds Messi Ahead Of Friendly

Brazil Boss Lauds Messi Ahead Of Friendly

Brazil coach Mano Menezes has paid Argentina striker Lionel Messi the ultimate compliment. 8 Jun 2012
Brazil Set For Argentina Test

Brazil Set For Argentina Test

South American enemies Brazil and Argentina will clash in a widely anticipated international friendly match on Saturday. 7 Jun 2012
Messi Still Pinching Himself

Messi Still Pinching Himself

Barcelona record-breaker Lionel Messi could not hide his delight in overtaking Cesar Rodriguez as the club's all-time leading scorer. 23 Mar 2012
Messi Tops Football Rich-List

Messi Tops Football Rich-List

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has topped the list of the world's highest paid footballers ahead of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. 21 Mar 2012
Peak Experience

Peak Experience

Climbing a high mountain produces scant adrenaline and offers little in the way of thrills. Instead it’s all about discomfort; 21 Mar 2012
Internationals: Messi Stars For Argentina

Internationals: Messi Stars For Argentina

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-1 win over Switzerland, while Sweden thumped Croatia in Zagreb in a busy day of international football. 1 Mar 2012
Maradona issues quit threat over lack of funds

Maradona issues quit threat over lack of funds

Al Wasl coach Diego Maradona has called on club management to give him more transfer funds or else he will walk away from his contract. 10 Feb 2012
Messi Pledges Argentine Pride

Messi Pledges Argentine Pride

Lionel Messi has admitted he has been hurt by claims that he does not care about playing for his country as much as he does for his club. 28 Jan 2012
Modest Messi dedicates award to team-mates

Modest Messi dedicates award to team-mates

Barcelona star Lionel Messi was ecstatic to clinch his third consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or award for being the best player of 2011. 10 Jan 2012
Messi confident of World Cup glory

Messi confident of World Cup glory

Barcelona star Lionel Messi says he is confident he will one day lift the FIFA World Cup trophy with Argentina. 27 Dec 2011
Maradona Heading To Australia

Maradona Heading To Australia

HE BECAME a footballing superstar and a ‘God’ to millions because of the magic he could perform with his head and feet but these days Diego Maradona is as much a global icon because of the words that come out of his mouth. 4 Dec 2011
Aguero And Messi Down Colombia

Aguero And Messi Down Colombia

Colombia 1 Argentina 2 16 Nov 2011
Aguero Doubt for Argentina

Aguero Doubt for Argentina

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled as a doubt for Argentina's World Cup 2014 qualifiers against Bolivia and Colombia after he pulled up in training with a groin problem. 11 Nov 2011
Venezuela Earn Famous Win Over Argentina

Venezuela Earn Famous Win Over Argentina

Venezuela claimed a historic 1-0 win over Argentina in the second round of South American 2014 World Cup qualifiers. 13 Oct 2011