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Communication Breakdown for Coloccini

Communication Breakdown for Coloccini

NEWCASTLE defender Fabricio Coloccini only learned he had been left out of Argentina's World Cup finals squad through the media. 21 May 2010
Maradona Retains Garce for South Africa Squad

Maradona Retains Garce for South Africa Squad

COLON defender Ariel Garce is the most surprising name in Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad, which was released today. 20 May 2010
Milito Extends Barca Deal

Milito Extends Barca Deal

ARGENTINEAN Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito has signed a one-year contract extension, the Primera Division champions have announced. 18 May 2010
Inter Pair Not In Argentina Squad

Inter Pair Not In Argentina Squad

Javier Zanetti and Esteban Cambiasso are set to miss the World Cup after not being included in coach Diego Maradona's 30-man preliminary squad. 12 May 2010
England Line Up Argentina Friendly

England Line Up Argentina Friendly

England are set to play two-times World Cup winners Argentina in a friendly next year which could pave the way for Lionel Messi and his team-mates to mark the 150th anniversary of the Football Association at Wembley in 2013. 23 Apr 2010
Maradona Bitten In Dog Attack

Maradona Bitten In Dog Attack

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has undergone facial surgery after being attacked by one of his dogs, according to reports. 31 Mar 2010
Maradona: We Can Rule the World Again

Maradona: We Can Rule the World Again

Argentina boss Diego Maradona claims his side will be going to South Africa with realistic ambitions of winning the World Cup this summer. 4 Mar 2010
Low Names Last Squad Before Finals

Low Names Last Squad Before Finals

GERMANY coach Joachim Low has named a 26-man squad for next week's international friendly against Argentina in Munich. 27 Feb 2010
Maradona Dismisses World Cup Safety Concerns

Maradona Dismisses World Cup Safety Concerns

Argentina coach Diego Maradona is confident the World Cup in South Africa will be safe and secure. 22 Jan 2010
Beckham Wary of Messi Threat

Beckham Wary of Messi Threat

DAVID Beckham has warned that Argentina's Lionel Messi could take the World Cup by storm but insists England are "lucky" to have an exceptional group of players themselves. 5 Jan 2010
Messi Named Player of the Year

Messi Named Player of the Year

Lionel Messi was tonight rewarded for a stunning year in which he helped Barcelona to an unprecedented six trophies by being named FIFA's world player of the year. 22 Dec 2009
Messi Scoops The Ballon D'Or

Messi Scoops The Ballon D'Or

ARGENTINA'S Lionel Messi has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or after beating last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo into second place in the poll for Europe's footballer of the year. 1 Dec 2009
Messi - a Rare Talent

Messi - a Rare Talent

When Pep Guardiola took over from Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona 18 months ago, Lionel Messi's favourite local steakhouse in the city's affluent Sarria-Sant Gervasi neighbourhood was right at the top of his 'to do' list. 1 Dec 2009
Tevez Talks Up Argentina's Chances

Tevez Talks Up Argentina's Chances

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez insists his side have no reason to envy Spain and is looking ahead to next summer's World Cup with confidence. 16 Nov 2009
Casillas Pleased By Friendly Win

Casillas Pleased By Friendly Win

SPAIN captain Iker Casillas praised his side for a job well done after the European champions beat Argentina in a hard-fought friendly in Madrid. 15 Nov 2009
I've Been Mistreated Says Maradona

I've Been Mistreated Says Maradona

Argentina coach Diego Maradona feels "much worse things" have been said and done in football as he prepares to face a FIFA disciplinary hearing for the controversial comments he made following the recent World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. 15 Nov 2009
Retirement Has "Crossed My Mind" Says Tevez

Retirement Has "Crossed My Mind" Says Tevez

CARLOS Tevez has considered the prospect of retiring from football if Argentina win next summer's World Cup in South Africa, conceding he is "saturated" by so much football. 14 Nov 2009
Maradona Recalls Cambiasso

Maradona Recalls Cambiasso

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has called-up midfielder Esteban Cambiasso for the first time ahead of next month's friendly international against Spain in Madrid. 31 Oct 2009
Tevez 'Suffering' With Argentina

Tevez 'Suffering' With Argentina

CARLOS Tevez has admitted criticism directed at Argentina's players led to him considering quitting international football. 18 Oct 2009
FIFA Look Into Maradona Rant

FIFA Look Into Maradona Rant

FIFA are to investigate Diego Maradona's conduct in a reportedly obscene television interview following his side's 1-0 win over Uruguay. 17 Oct 2009
Maradona Praises Players

Maradona Praises Players

Argentina coach Diego Maradona took a swipe at his critics and thanked his players after guiding his country to next year's World Cup finals with a 1-0 win over Uruguay last night. 16 Oct 2009