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Argentina Qualify....Just

Argentina Qualify....Just

Diego Maradona's Argentina booked their place at next summer's World Cup finals as substitute Mario Bolatti hit a later 1-0 winner to end Uruguay's hopes of snatching automatic qualification for South Africa. 15 Oct 2009
Uruguay Call For Support Against Argentina

Uruguay Call For Support Against Argentina

Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez has called on "all of Uruguay" to play the World Cup qualifier against Argentina, with both teams fighting for the last South American automatic qualification berth. 14 Oct 2009
Maradona Hails Palermo 'Miracle'

Maradona Hails Palermo 'Miracle'

Diego Maradona hailed Martin Palermo as a "miracle maker" after the veteran striker's last-gasp goal against Peru last night gave Argentina renewed hope of qualifying directly for next year's World Cup finals. 12 Oct 2009
Maradona Denies Quit Claim

Maradona Denies Quit Claim

DIEGO Maradona has denied reports he is set to quit as Argentina coach, insisting his comments have been misinterpreted. 10 Oct 2009
Maradona On The Verge Of Quitting Argentina

Maradona On The Verge Of Quitting Argentina

Diego Maradona could quit as Argentina coach next week unless certain terms are met. 8 Oct 2009
Maradona Turns To Local Talent

Maradona Turns To Local Talent

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has added nine home-based players to his squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Peru and Uruguay. 6 Oct 2009
Duo Get Argentina Call

Duo Get Argentina Call

REAL Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain and Benfica midfielder Pablo Aimar are included in the squad named by Argentina coach Diego Maradona to play two key World Cup qualifiers next month. 26 Sep 2009
Guaranies Heap More Misery on Maradona

Guaranies Heap More Misery on Maradona

PARAGUAY became the 11th nation to make it into the World Cup finals thanks to a convincing 1-0 win over Argentina, whose qualification hopes took a further blow. 10 Sep 2009
Messi Speaks To FFT

Messi Speaks To FFT

IN an exclusive interview we speak to the best player in the world - Lionel Messi - in the October issue of FourFourTwo, out today.
2 Sep 2009
No Surprises In Maradona's Selection

No Surprises In Maradona's Selection

LIONEL Messi will lead the Argentina attack in their key World Cup qualifying double-header against Brazil on September 5 and Paraguay four days later. 22 Aug 2009
Young Roos' USA Late Show

Young Roos' USA Late Show

THE Young Socceroos blasted three goals in the final six minutes to overturn a one-goal deficit and defeat the USA 3-1 in their final match at the Copa Ciudad de Rosario tournament in Argentina. 30 Jul 2009
Second Loss For Young Socceroos

Second Loss For Young Socceroos

YOUNG Socceroos have been defeated 2-1 by Argentinean side Tiro Federal in their second Copa Ciudad de Rosario match in Argentina. 28 Jul 2009
AFA Back Maradona In River Row

AFA Back Maradona In River Row

Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona will send an official request to FIFA to change the venue of the crucial World Cup qualifier against Brazil. 18 Jun 2009
Messi: We'll Beat Brazil

Messi: We'll Beat Brazil

LIONEL Messi has promised Argentina will beat Brazil in their next World Cup qualifying match to provide much-needed momentum for their bid to reach the finals in South Africa. 14 Jun 2009
Argentina Must Get Back to Basics - Andujar

Argentina Must Get Back to Basics - Andujar

Argentina goalkeeper Mariano Andujar believes Diego Maradona's men have to prioritise points over panache if they want to qualify for next year's World Cup. 12 Jun 2009
Aguero Reveals Barca Ambition

Aguero Reveals Barca Ambition

ATLETICO Madrid forward Sergio Aguero is keen to join Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi at Barcelona. 8 Jun 2009
Argentina Squeeze Past Colombia

Argentina Squeeze Past Colombia

A 56th-minute goal by defender Daniel Diaz gave Argentina a narrow 1-0 win over Colombia to move the Albicelestes up to third place in the South American World Cup qualifying group. 7 Jun 2009
City Deny Messi Move

City Deny Messi Move

Manchester City have denied making an attempt to sign Barcelona's Argentina star Lionel Messi. 21 May 2009
Gimnasia Fans Wounded In Violent Clash

Gimnasia Fans Wounded In Violent Clash

THE Argentinian Clausura has again been marred by violence after a Gimnasia fan was reportedly shot in a clashes preceding the 1-1 draw with Tigre. 5 Apr 2009
Argentina Inquest Centres on Altitude

Argentina Inquest Centres on Altitude

LIONEL Messi has blamed Argentina's stunning 6-1 hammering by Bolivia on the high altitude in La Paz. 3 Apr 2009
Bolivia Were Better Says Maradona

Bolivia Were Better Says Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona refused to blame high altitude for his side's historic 6-1 defeat at the hands of Bolivia, admitting instead that his team were simply outplayed. 2 Apr 2009