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Bierhoff: Argentina a Step-Up From England

Bierhoff: Argentina a Step-Up From England

OLIVER Bierhoff has admitted Germany will find it harder to beat Argentina tomorrow than they did to overcome England. 2 Jul 2010
Now Terry Gets a Dig From Demichelis

Now Terry Gets a Dig From Demichelis

ARGENTINA defender Martin Demichelis has lashed out at John Terry, claiming if he performs as badly against Germany as the England man did last weekend he would not be allowed home. 2 Jul 2010
Maradona's Taunts Ahead of Showdown

Maradona's Taunts Ahead of Showdown

DIEGO Maradona has mocked Bastian Schweinsteiger and accused Germany of nerves ahead of Saturday's World Cup showdown with Argentina on Saturday. 2 Jul 2010
Germany Prepare for 'Bigger Opponents'

Germany Prepare for 'Bigger Opponents'

GERMANY skipper Philipp Lahm believes his side are ready for the latter stages of the World Cup as they prepare to face free-scoring Argentina on Saturday. 2 Jul 2010
Schweinsteiger Expecting Argentina Niggles

Schweinsteiger Expecting Argentina Niggles

BASTIAN Schweinsteiger wants to see a strong referee take charge of Germany's quarter-final encounter against Argentina on Saturday. 1 Jul 2010
‘Germany Lack Experience Needed’

‘Germany Lack Experience Needed’

FORMER Liverpool boss Gérard Houllier has claimed that Germany’s lack of experience could cost against an Argentina team full of individuality. 1 Jul 2010
Gérard Houllier on Argentina vs Germany

Gérard Houllier on Argentina vs Germany

Former Liverpool boss Gérard Houllier on the blockbuster quarter final clash between Argentina and Germany 1 Jul 2010
Tevez Dreams of Glory

Tevez Dreams of Glory

ARGENTINA star Carlos Tevez admits he cannot bear to think of losing to Germany in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final. 30 Jun 2010
Arne Relishes Maradona Rivalry

Arne Relishes Maradona Rivalry

GERMANY defender Arne Friedrich is relishing the chance to test who he sees as the world's best ever footballer - and shatter his World Cup dreams. 30 Jun 2010
Tevez Feeling Guilty Over Offside

Tevez Feeling Guilty Over Offside

CARLOS Tevez knew he was offside for his opening goal in Argentina's World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico and admitted it was "selfish" that he had not owned up to the fact. 29 Jun 2010
Sympathy Over England's 'Disallowed' Goal

Sympathy Over England's 'Disallowed' Goal

ENGLAND were today offered sympathy for Frank Lampard's disallowed goal by one of their fans' greatest hate figures - Diego Maradona. 28 Jun 2010
Maradona Brushes Aside 'Offside' Goal

Maradona Brushes Aside 'Offside' Goal

DIEGO Maradona brushed aside controversy over Argentina's opening goal in their 3-1 victory over Mexico by claiming referees are overlooking "scandalous" treatment of Lionel Messi. 28 Jun 2010
Tevez Powers Argentina Progress

Tevez Powers Argentina Progress

TWO goals by Carlos Tevez - one hugely-controversial and the other a wonderful strike - sent Argentina through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a 3-1 win over a spirited Mexico side. 28 Jun 2010
Aguirre Aims to Prove Doubters Wrong

Aguirre Aims to Prove Doubters Wrong

MEXICO coach Javier Aguirre is determined to prove wrong those who predict his side are "dead and gone" even before kick-off in their World Cup last 16 encounter with Argentina. 27 Jun 2010
Maradona a Fan of Mourinho

Maradona a Fan of Mourinho

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has expressed his admiration for new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho but insists he would never be tempted to copy the Portuguese's defensive tactics. 25 Jun 2010
Mexico Issue Rallying Cry

Mexico Issue Rallying Cry

MEXICO midfielder Gerardo Torrado insists his team will "play to the death" to beat Argentina in Sunday's World Cup last-16 encounter at Soccer City in Johannesburg. 25 Jun 2010
Bigger Challenges Lie Ahead For Maradona

Bigger Challenges Lie Ahead For Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona admitted his side will face greater tests after their 2-0 victory over Greece at the Peter Mokaba Stadium made it three wins in succession in Group B. 23 Jun 2010
Argentina Too Good For Backs To The Wall Greece

Argentina Too Good For Backs To The Wall Greece

DEFENDER Martin Demichelis and substitute Martin Palermo succeeded where Argentina's multi-talented strikeforce had failed as they scored the goals to break Greece's resilience and end their World Cup hopes at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. 23 Jun 2010
Brazil Still Favourites: Maradona

Brazil Still Favourites: Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona was keen to play down the growing expectations surrounding his in-form side, insisting Brazil are still his favourites to walk off with the World Cup. 22 Jun 2010
Messi Will Play - Maradona

Messi Will Play - Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has dismissed suggestions he might rest Lionel Messi for tomorrow`s final Group B clash against Greece, insisting it would be a "sin" to deprive the public of seeing the best player on the planet. 21 Jun 2010
Greece Hold Out Little Hope of Upset

Greece Hold Out Little Hope of Upset

GREECE coach Otto Rehhagel has admitted his team's chances against Argentina in their final Group B match are slim. 20 Jun 2010