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Nigeria Thrash Argentina

Nigeria Thrash Argentina

Nigeria 4 Argentina 1 2 Jun 2011
Diego Drug Claim Riles Ex-Roo

Diego Drug Claim Riles Ex-Roo

FORMER Socceroos captain Paul Wade feels cheated over Diego Maradona's allegations that the Argentine side took drugs before a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier in 1993. 25 May 2011
Ardiles Lauds Messi

Ardiles Lauds Messi

Lionel Messi will go down as the greatest player in footballing history - better even than Diego Maradona and Pele, according to Ossie Ardiles. 4 May 2011
Messi Tidies Up Appearance Claim

Messi Tidies Up Appearance Claim

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi will not take part in a friendly in Puerto Rico in June, despite organisers' claims to the contrary. 13 Apr 2011
Tevez Left Out For Argentina

Tevez Left Out For Argentina

Carlos Tevez has again been omitted from the Argentina squad, ahead of forthcoming friendly matches against the United States and Costa Rica. 12 Mar 2011
Argentina Squeak Past Portugal

Argentina Squeak Past Portugal

Lionel Messi's last-gasp strike lifted Argentina to a battling win over Portugal in Geneva. 10 Feb 2011
Messi Wins Ballon D'or

Messi Wins Ballon D'or

BARCELONA and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi had beaten his club teammates as he became the inaugural winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or at a glittering award ceremony in Zurich overnight. 11 Jan 2011
FRIENDLY WRAP: Messi Seals Battle of the Titans

FRIENDLY WRAP: Messi Seals Battle of the Titans

A Lionel Messi wonder goal saw Argentina narrowly edge out Brazil 1-0 in today's friendly international in Doha to register their first win over their arch-rivals in five years. 18 Nov 2010
Mancini Hoping Argentina Spare Tevez Doha Trip

Mancini Hoping Argentina Spare Tevez Doha Trip

ROBERTO Mancini has pleaded with the Argentinian Football Association to leave Carlos Tevez out of next month's high-profile friendly with Brazil in Doha. 16 Oct 2010
Batista Hopeful Despite Argentina Setback

Batista Hopeful Despite Argentina Setback

INTERIM coach Sergio Batista does not believe the 1-0 friendly defeat to Japan today will damage his chances of securing the Argentina job full-time. 9 Oct 2010
Japan Won't Go Defensive

Japan Won't Go Defensive

Japan's new head coach Alberto Zaccheroni has told his players not to fear Argentina in tomorrow's friendly in Saitama. 8 Oct 2010
Nine Euro Stars Earn Japan Call

Nine Euro Stars Earn Japan Call

Japan's new coach Alberto Zaccheroni has called up nine Europe-based players for the upcoming friendlies against Argentina and South Korea. 1 Oct 2010
Messi On The Mend

Messi On The Mend

BARCELONA forward Lionel Messi stepped up his recovery from an ankle injury today by undertaking an individual training programme. 25 Sep 2010
Maradona For Portugal Gig?

Maradona For Portugal Gig?

FORMER Argentina boss Diego Maradona is looking to return to international coaching, this time with Portugal - as the country looks to replace axed coach Carlos Queiroz. 15 Sep 2010
Fabregas: Scoreline an Unfair Reflection

Fabregas: Scoreline an Unfair Reflection

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas felt his side did not deserve to be on the receiving end of a 4-1 mauling by Argentina, but preferred not to hide behind any excuses for the heavy friendly defeat. 8 Sep 2010
Spain Must Learn From Defeat - Del Bosque

Spain Must Learn From Defeat - Del Bosque

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes his team will learn from their thumping 4-1 defeat at the hands of Argentina at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. 8 Sep 2010
Argentina Thrash Spain

Argentina Thrash Spain

ARGENTINA handed Spain only their third defeat since 2006 after putting the reigning world and European champions to the sword 4-1 in a friendly. 8 Sep 2010
Argentina Recall Inter Pair

Argentina Recall Inter Pair

JAVIER Zanetti and Esteban Cambiasso have been recalled by Argentina for the friendly against World Cup winners Spain in Buenos Aires on September 7. 21 Aug 2010
Maradona Fancies Villa Job

Maradona Fancies Villa Job

FORMER Argentina boss Diego Maradona has targeted a return to management with Aston Villa. 16 Aug 2010
Batista Aiming to Spoil Irish Party

Batista Aiming to Spoil Irish Party

Argentina caretaker manager Sergio Batista is determined to see his side rain on Robbie Keane's parade tonight. 12 Aug 2010
Argentina In No Hurry To Replace Maradona

Argentina In No Hurry To Replace Maradona

The Argentinian Football Association have announced they will not name a new coach to succeed Diego Maradona until October at the earliest. 5 Aug 2010