Javier Pastore and the 5 Argentina Players with Point to Prove vs. Brazil

New Argentina coach Gerardo Martino could not have asked for a better start to his career at the helm of La Albiceleste. The nation kicked off a new era with a resounding 4-1 friendly win over weakened Germany, showing a verve and dynamism which was not too evident during an otherwise extremely impressive World Cup campaign.  That squad, however, was an homage to ex-trainer Alejandro Sabella.... 

Predicting Who Will Be the Next Great Argentina Player

The next generation of Argentine talent has a formidable task ahead. Not only must they try and live up to the example set by the one and only Diego Maradona on the field, itself no easy undertaking. The figure of Lionel Messi also looms large over the Albiceleste, as the Barcelona No. 10 has established himself as one of the greatest ever to play the sport.  The talent, however, is there waiting... 

Ranking the Top 10 Argentina Players in World Football Right Now

Argentine players are hot property in world football. Almost every leading European club boasts a healthy contingent of stars from the South American nation, while the Albiceleste marched this year to the World Cup final where only an exceptional Germany prevented Alejandro Sabella’s men from taking their third title.  But out of the dozens of talented performers that appear week in and... 

Predicting Argentina’s 2018 World Cup Squad

It was a long, tough tournament for Argentina. But the Albiceleste never stopped battling, despite key injuries to Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero, and returned to Buenos Aires with their heads held high after falling to a heart-breaking extra-time defeat to Germany. The nation may have missed out on the World Cup, but reaching a final after 24 years of trying was no mean achievement.  Still,... 

Grading Every Argentina Player at the 2014 World Cup

It was so near and yet so far for the Argentina national team. The squad, coached by Alejandro Sabella, spent just seven minutes behind in the entire World Cup; unfortunately, those were the final seven minutes of extra time in the final, and the Albiceleste finished 1-0 down to miss out against Germany.  Argentina’s fifth World Cup final appearance may have ended in disappointment, but... 

Sergio Romero and the 5 Surprises of Argentina’s World Cup Campaign

The Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, and cities across the country, were invaded by crowds on Wednesday following a gruelling penalty shoot-out win against the Netherlands. That win meant that the two-time winners would be returning to the World Cup final against Germany, the first time in 24 years they will take part in the tournament’s decider.  The Albiceleste were always posted as... 

Enzo Perez Argentina Selection Is Unlikely Tactical Masterstroke from Sabella

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella cuts a curious figure from the sidelines as his nation plays. He certainly will not go down as one of the most dashing or aggressive figures to walk through the halls of Argentina’s impeccable history, with a team that values stability and balance across the pitch over offensive abandon.  When directing the team throughout the current World Cup he has provoked... 

Should Argentina Risk Starting Sergio Aguero?

As the euphoria of a gruelling penalty shoot-out victory over the Netherlands finally dies down, Argentina turn their attention to their next match. It is not just any old clash. On Sunday, Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium will play host to the Albiceleste and Germany in the World Cup final, a third meeting in the competition’s decider for the two proud nations.  Contrary to what... 

No-Frills Argentina Take Another Giant Step Towards World Cup Glory

The current World Cup campaign for Argentina could not be more different from that which preceded it four years ago. In South Africa, the whole world was talking about Diego Maradona’s antics on the side of the pitch, as well as a team with an almost kamikaze attitude to the game.  The 2010 Albiceleste had one setting, attack at all costs. Like their coach, they lived, and eventually died... 

The Di Maria Who Saved Argentina’s Hide Is the Man They Need for World Cup Glory

Argentina’s match-winning goal, when it finally arrived, was almost infuriating in its simplicity. Taking advantage of tired Swiss legs, Lionel Messi summoned his last reserves of energy to embark on another run to stretch the defence. On approaching the area, a neat pass had an entire nation holding its breath.  Who would the ball fall to? One Angel Di Maria, who in extra time had suddenly... 

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