Ranking the 15 Best Argentina Footballers in 2014

Football fans are used to seeing Argentine players take starring roles at the upper level of the sport. It was no surprise, then, to see natives of the South American nation consistently appear among the most important protagonists of 2014.  From success in the Champions League and the world’s most important leagues, to a gripping trip to the decisive stages of the World Cup, stars such... 

Why Higuain Is Under Most Pressure for Argentina Following Loss to Portugal

The underwhelmed Old Trafford crowd will not be the first or the last to see a team come out on top after having been comprehensively outplayed for large spells of a game. This time it was Portugal who prevailed, striking through Raphael Guerreiro in the final minute to take a 1-0 win over Argentina.  Lionel Messi and his team-mates had dominated possession and territory throughout. The nation... 

Argentina vs. Croatia: How Argentina Should Line Up in Friendly Game

Wednesday’s test against Croatia in London should provide the Albiceleste with a good idea of how the team is progressing since Gerardo Martino took over post-World Cup. So far it has been a mixed start for the ex-Barca man; an excellent victory over Germany was followed by defeat to archrivals Brazil, who effectively nullified forward-thinking Argentina.  With Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal... 

How Argentina Can Help Lionel Messi Match His Barcelona Highs with His Country

It is a conundrum that has perplexed an entire nation. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has never been anything other than a faithful servant to his nation, and only a few blinkered individuals here in Buenos Aires would argue that he deliberately gives less to the Albiceleste cause than he does in Catalunya.  But it is equally undeniable that a player worthy of being called the “best... 

Carlos Tevez and the Returning Argentina Players Looking to Prove a Point

Argentina’s preparations for the 2015 Copa America in Chile continue. Having taken on Brazil and Hong Kong in a short Asian tour during October, England will be the next port of call for the globe-trotting Albiceleste. A clash against Croatia in London is followed by a meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in his former stamping ground of Old Trafford.  There are plenty of familiar... 

Have Argentina Made Right Choice in Ending Carlos Tevez’s International Exile?

It was the most hotly anticipated news of the Argentine football year. National team coach Gerardo Martino had hinted ever since taking over from Alejandro Sabella that Carlos Tevez could be in line for a return to the Albiceleste. But on Monday, the confirmation finally arrived.  A list released by the Argentine Football Association via Twitter showed that the Juventus forward, as well as Manchester... 

Why Is Sergio Aguero Unable to Reproduce Manchester City Form for Argentina?

Few strikers in the world are hitting the net on such a regular basis as Manchester City‘s Sergio Aguero. In Europe, perhaps only Barcelona’s Neymar and Real Madrid hotshot Cristiano Ronaldo can match El Kun in pure goalscoring ability right now.  Coming back from the international break, the 26-year-old proved that a gruelling trip to Asia with the Argentinian national team had not... 

How Argentina Can Get the Best out of the Team with Lionel Messi at the Helm

It is admittedly a dilemma that 99 percent of the world’s football teams—club and international—would love to face. But it is a dilemma nonetheless. Argentina are blessed with the best player on the planet in their ranks but still need to work out how best to use his talents.  Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi has been in the national set-up for nine years. In that time he has... 

Lionel Messi Is Star but Pastore, Gaitan and Banega Are Argentina Positives

More arduous tests will follow. Tuesday’s clash against Hong Kong was little more than a practice match for the superstars of the Argentina national team, and the result reflected that reality. But still, games are there to be won, and no outcome can be taken for granted.  The Albiceleste certainly met expectations. Gerardo Martino’s men romped to a 7-0 victory against the Asian team... 

Argentina May Be More Effective Without Superstar Lionel Messi

Beijing’s Bird Nest stadium is a sleek, ultra-modern sporting arena. But who could have predicted that the iconic former Olympic headquarters in China’s capital could also serve as a footballing time machine? The Brazil side put out by returning coach Dunga to take on Argentina was an instant throwback to the brutally effective Selecao of 2007. And just like six years ago, when the Albiceleste... 

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