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Brazil Deadlocked With Argentina

Brazil Deadlocked With Argentina

Argentina moved to within two points of leaders Paraguay after holding Brazil to a goalless draw in their World Cup qualifying encounter in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday 20 Jun 2008
Dunga Backs Brazil to Bounce Back

Dunga Backs Brazil to Bounce Back

BRAZIL coach Dunga has assured fans the Selecao will raise their game against rivals Argentina in the sixth round of the World Cup qualifiers. 17 Jun 2008
Veron Hails Young Argentine Duo

Veron Hails Young Argentine Duo

ARGENTINA midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has paid tribute to the impact Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero have had on the national team. 12 Jun 2008
Sven Starts Reign With Thumping Loss To Argentina

Sven Starts Reign With Thumping Loss To Argentina

LIONEL Messi and Sergio Aguero were the architects as Argentina romped to a comfortable 4-1 win over Mexico at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego. 5 Jun 2008
Basile: Tevez Needs Rest

Basile: Tevez Needs Rest

Argentina coach Alfio Basile has confirmed he will not call up Carlos Tevez for the World Cup qualifier against Brazil as he wants the Manchester United forward to rest after a long season. 30 May 2008
Messi Eyeing Revenge Mission

Messi Eyeing Revenge Mission

Lionel Messi has revealed he is focused on exacting revenge on Brazil when the two sides meet in a World Cup qualifier next month. 29 May 2008
Messi Has Heart Set on Olympic Place

Messi Has Heart Set on Olympic Place

Argentina international Lionel Messi is determined to play at this summer's Olympic Games, even though it clashes with the start of Barcelona's Champions League campaign. 23 May 2008
Basile Underwhelmed By Egypt

Basile Underwhelmed By Egypt

Argentina coach Alfio Basile felt Egypt gave his side too much respect during the South Americans' 2-0 win in Cairo on Wednesday. 27 Mar 2008
'Football Violence Is Society's Fault'

'Football Violence Is Society's Fault'

Argentina's minister of justice Anibal Fernandez has labelled the violent episodes which marred last weekend's fixtures in the Clausura as "not a problem of sport but society". 18 Mar 2008
Velez Fan Shot Dead

Velez Fan Shot Dead

A 21-year-old Velez Sarsfield supporter was shot dead on his way to Saturday's derby against San Lorenzo, the club have confirmed. 16 Mar 2008
Roos Stay Put As Argies Stay Top

Roos Stay Put As Argies Stay Top

AUSTRALIA stayed locked in 38th place as Argentina remained top of the latest FIFA rankings after a quiet month of international action.
12 Mar 2008
Maradona Bored By Basile's Argentina

Maradona Bored By Basile's Argentina

Diego Maradona says Argentina's style of play under coach Alfio Basile bores him. 4 Mar 2008
Maradona Disappointed By Olympic Coaching Snub

Maradona Disappointed By Olympic Coaching Snub

Diego Maradona has confirmed he would like to return to coaching and expressed his regret at not being offered the job of leading Argentina to this year's Olympic Games. 6 Feb 2008
Messi Sets Sights on Olympics

Messi Sets Sights on Olympics

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is keen to be part of the Argentina Under-23 Olympic squad in Beijing. 3 Feb 2008
Maradona: I Never Said Sorry

Maradona: I Never Said Sorry

Argentina legend Diego Maradona denies he has ever apologised for the "Hand of God" goal he scored against England in the 1986 World Cup. 3 Feb 2008
Batistuta: I Won't Coach

Batistuta: I Won't Coach

Former Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta insists he is not interested in taking on a role in football management - even at a top club. 25 Jan 2008
Tevez Avoids Basile Brush Off

Tevez Avoids Basile Brush Off

Carlos Tevez is delighted by coach Alfio Basile backing him to lead Argentina`s attack despite his recent lack of goals for the national team.
19 Oct 2007
Argentina Edge Past Venezuela

Argentina Edge Past Venezuela

GOALS from Gabriel Milto and Lionel Messi were enough for a below-par Argentina to overcome Venezuela 2-0 in their World Cup qualifier. 17 Oct 2007
Basile to Stick By Riquelme

Basile to Stick By Riquelme

Argentina boss Alfio Basile will be looking for more of the same from Juan Roman Riquelme when his side visit Venezuela for their second 2010 World Cup qualifier. 16 Oct 2007
Riquelme Double Sinks Chile

Riquelme Double Sinks Chile

Juan Roman Riquelme scored with two first-half free-kicks as Argentina defeated Chile 2-0 at the Monumental Stadium in their opening game in the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers. 15 Oct 2007
Messi Tips Argentina to Bounce Back

Messi Tips Argentina to Bounce Back

Lionel Messi is hoping Argentina will bounce back from their Copa America disappointment by making a successful start to World Cup qualifying. 1 Oct 2007