argentina

Mascherano Rejects Maradona Revolt

Mascherano Rejects Maradona Revolt

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has rejected claims that Diego Maradona was forced out of the Argentina job by player power, insisting the former boss had the full respect of his squad. 4 Aug 2010
Maradona Could Return

Maradona Could Return

National team director Carlos Bilardo claims the door remains open for Diego Maradona to return to the Argentina helm. 3 Aug 2010
Messi Ready After World Cup Woe

Messi Ready After World Cup Woe

Barcelona winger Lionel Messi is looking to put the disappointment of this summer's World Cup behind him and get back to winning trophies with Pep Guardiola's side. 3 Aug 2010
Sabella In Argentina Frame

Sabella In Argentina Frame

ESTUDIANTES coach Alejandro Sabella has held talks about succeeding Diego Maradona as Argentina coach, according to the club's head of international development. 31 Jul 2010
Maradona: AFA Betrayed Me

Maradona: AFA Betrayed Me

Diego Maradona has accused Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona and director of national teams Carlos Bilardo of forcing him out of his job as coach. 29 Jul 2010
Grondona Saddened By Maradona Departure

Grondona Saddened By Maradona Departure

Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona has confirmed there is no shortlist yet in place to succeed Diego Maradona as national team manager. 28 Jul 2010
Argentina Axe Maradona

Argentina Axe Maradona

Diego Maradona will not continue as Argentina coach after the association's executive committee unanimously agreed not to renew his contract. 28 Jul 2010
Maradona on Brink of Learning Fate

Maradona on Brink of Learning Fate

Diego Maradona's future as Argentina coach could become clear tomorrow night when the federation president Julio Grondona discusses the details of today's meeting with his board. 27 Jul 2010
Grondona Backs Maradona to Stay on

Grondona Backs Maradona to Stay on

The president of Argentina'sFootball Association believes Diego Maradona deserves to carry on as coach of the national side after he steered them to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 23 Jul 2010
Argentina Keen to Keep Maradona

Argentina Keen to Keep Maradona

Argentina head coach Diego Maradona is to be offered a new four-year contract. 15 Jul 2010
Maradona's Marvels Undone By Unity

Maradona's Marvels Undone By Unity

ARGENTINA'S exit at the World Cup quarter-final stage to Germany demonstrated that great individuals are no match for a great team unit. 13 Jul 2010
Grondona - It's Down to Maradona

Grondona - It's Down to Maradona

ARGENTINA FA president Julio Grondona says Diego Maradona is the one to decide if he continues as Argentina national team boss. 7 Jul 2010
Diego Reflects On 'Toughest Day'

Diego Reflects On 'Toughest Day'

DIEGO Maradona described Argentina's 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Germany in Cape Town on Saturday as the toughest day of his life. 4 Jul 2010
Argentina Fans Stunned In Sydney Pic Special

Argentina Fans Stunned In Sydney Pic Special

The Lewisham Hotel was sold out for the World Cup quarter final as Argentina fans enjoyed their big night out... then the game started. Pics by Aidan Ormond 4 Jul 2010
Germany Bundle Out Argentina

Germany Bundle Out Argentina

SIX days after turfing England out of the World Cup with a magical display, Germany cast their spell on Argentina with a brilliant quarter-final performance. 4 Jul 2010
Germany v Argentina Pic Special

Germany v Argentina Pic Special

All the match action from Cape Town as Germany dismantle Argentina with an emphatic quarter-final victory. Pics by Getty Images. 4 Jul 2010
Maradona Calls For Absolute Commitment

Maradona Calls For Absolute Commitment

DIEGO Maradona will demand his players give everything for Argentina against Germany in Cape Town this afternoon. 3 Jul 2010
Low Wary of Argentina Firepower

Low Wary of Argentina Firepower

JOACHIM Low can't get any satisfaction from knowing Mick Jagger is backing Germany to beat Argentina in tomorrow's World Cup quarter-final. 3 Jul 2010
Maradona Wants A Repeat Of 86

Maradona Wants A Repeat Of 86

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona will tell Lionel Messi to go out and destroy Germany just like he did in the 1986 World Cup final. 3 Jul 2010
Messi Caught In Flu Scare

Messi Caught In Flu Scare

ARGENTINA have played down reports star playmaker Lionel Messi has come down with a case of the flu ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash with Germany at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2010
Teams Indulge In War of Words

Teams Indulge In War of Words

ARGENTINA defender Martin Demichelis has inflamed the war of words ahead of tomorrow's World Cup quarter-final with Germany by declaring: "Show us some respect." 2 Jul 2010