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Having looked far superior for most of their Copa America opener against Paraguay, Argentina somehow contrived to throw away a comfortable lead and draw 2-2 against the tenacious Guarani. But Sergio Aguero at least will have reason to be pleased with his contribution as he cemented his hold on the centre-forward position. The Manchester City man will be the first to admit that he has more to...
Published: June 12, 2015
Failure is simply not an option for Argentina at this year’s Copa America. Having gone so close to winning a third World Cup in Rio de Janeiro less than 12 months ago, only creeping one step further and lifting the famous old South American trophy will do. Lionel Messi and his team-mates know that and will have to cope with the weight of expectation throughout their stay in Chile. The Albiceleste...
Published: June 9, 2015
So far in the football year, 2015 has belonged to just one man. Lionel Messi has stepped up his game to outrageous levels to play a crucial part in Barcelona’s historic second treble, and the inspired No. 10 confirmed that when it comes to pure talent, he really is on another planet compared to his closest rivals. But the heroics of La Liga, Munich and that once-in-a-lifetime (for most...
Published: June 8, 2015
Argentina’s Saturday warm-up friendly against Bolivia was a potential banana skin eventually won in emphatic fashion. Without Lionel Messi or Carlos Tevez, all eyes were on the forward line, and Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero in particular played exceptionally to inspire a 5-0 thrashing and stake their claim for spots up front in the Copa America. With the possible exception of the Bayern Munich...
Published: January 15, 2015
Argentina’s under-20 thrashing of Ecuador would have been well-received in Diego Simeone’s house. The Atletico Madrid manager received the satisfaction of watching son Giovanni, unlike his father a skillful centre-forward, net twice in a 5-2 destruction to open the South American Youth Championships. But in professional terms, a fantastic display from one of his own players, Angel...
Published: January 13, 2015
Argentina coach Gerardo Martino has no time to waste in his new role. Less than 12 months after succeeding World Cup finalist Alejandro Sabella, the former Newell’s Old Boys and Barcelona trainer will try to go one step further. The Copa America, which kicks off in Chile this June, already looms large. El Tata, of course, has the luxury of a talented, settled squad. The core of the team...
Published: January 9, 2015
At at time where major European leagues and the interminable rumour merry-go-round of the transfer window take centre stage, most South American competitions are inactive as players enjoy their summer holidays. One tournament, however, brings together some of the continent’s finest youngsters. The 2015 South American Under-20 Championship takes place this January in Uruguay, and Humberto...
Published: January 7, 2015
The last 12 months were nearly historic for the Argentina national team. Fired by four goals from captain Lionel Messi, La Albiceleste marched all the way to the World Cup final where an extra-time goal from Mario Gotze finally ended their dreams of a third trophy. Despite that eventual defeat, it was a gritty, tenacious campaign from Alejandro Sabella’s men. There is no time for the...
Published: January 5, 2015
Even if there is no World Cup to get excited about, 2015 still has all the potential to be a memorable 12 months of world-class football. For the South American continent, and Argentina, it takes on special significance, with the Copa America set to be played in Chile this July. Making the squad for that tournament is obviously high in the minds of the nation’s top players and young hopefuls....
Published: December 31, 2014
Although they fell agonisingly short of the big prize, 2014 was still a year to remember for Argentina. La Albiceleste may not have found their best football during the World Cup, but they were an extremely tricky side to keep down and fought all the way to a final against Germany. Having smashed seven past pitiful hosts Brazil, Germany found Alejandro Sabella’s charges a whole different...