Arsenal came close to signing Messi at 16
Arsene Wenger reportedly came close to signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona when the now four-time Ballon D’or winner was just 16. Arsenal obviously profited greatly from raiding La Masia for […]
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Messi to face trial for tax fraud
Lionel Messi is set to face trial for alleged tax evasion after his appeal was rejected by a Spanish judge earlier. Messi and his father, Jorge are accused of defrauding the […]
Riquelme ends Argentinos’ losing streak (VIDEO)
Juan Román Riquelme bagged the only goal of the game as Argentinos Juniors ended their three-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over Douglas Haig and moved back into the promotion […]
Messi Vs Ronaldo as Argentina face Portugal in Manchester
Argentina are set to play Portugal in a friendly during November’s international break and Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium will host what is already being billed as Messi Vs Ronaldo. […]
Estudiantes knock Independiente out of the Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
Estudiantes completed the Copa Argentina Quarter Final lineup with a deserved 2-0 win over Independiente in San Juan. An off-colour El Rojo did not reproduce their recent league form and […]
San Lorenzo have too much for Olimpo (VIDEO)
Olimpo’s troubles on the road continued yesterday evening in Bajo Flores, as San Lorenzo proved too strong for their visitors in this rearranged fixture from round one. El Ciclón have […]
Villarreal defender Musacchio withdraws from Argentina squad
One of the new faces to Gerardo Martino’s Argentina squad, Mateo Musacchio has been forced to withdraw from the squad for the upcoming friendlies in China and Hong Kong through […]
Banfield shock Newell’s and Arsenal ease past Godoy Cruz (VIDEO)
Newell’s Old Boys’ unbeaten start to the season was ended abruptly in Rosario last night as Banfield claimed an impressive 3-0 victory over their well-below par hosts. Ricardo Noir’s fiercely […]
Di Maria discusses return to Rosario with Mascherano and Lavezzi
Angel Di Maria might have just completed his big money move to Manchester United in the summer but it hasn’t stopped the Argentina star thinking about his future. Argentine sports newspaper, […]
Man Utd and Liverpool set to challenge Milan for Salvio
Portuguese newspaper, A Bola is reporting that a host of European clubs are chasing Benfica’s Argentine winger, Eduardo Salvio ahead of a January transfer battle for the 24-year-old. AC Milan […]
Lanús hold River while Boca, Racing and Tigre all win (VIDEO)
River Plate earned a second draw in a week, albeit from two tough away fixtures, to remain top of the table after a 1-1 draw against a spirited Lanús side, […]
Messi – 401 not out – Watch all his goals! (VIDEO)
By the time Lionel Messi retires, his 401st career goal will no doubt be a fairly insignificant moment in what has already been a staggering career. However, for now let […]
Liverpool eye £31.2 million January move for Higuaín
Liverpool are hoping to take advantage of the unstable situation in Napoli at present by offering Argentina striker, Gonzalo Higuaín a route out of Naples in January. Following a poor […]
Independiente bounce back and San Lorenzo slip up to Gimnasia (VIDEO)
Following last weekend’s disappointment against River Plate, Independiente provided the perfect riposte in the Estadio Libertadores de América as they dominated Rosario Central en route to a 2-0 win. Federico […]
Tevez nets brace in Juventus victory and tops scoring charts (VIDEO)
Carlos Tevez gave a perfect response to the disappointment of remaining outside of the Argentina squad with a match winning performance to keep Juventus top of Serie A. El Apache […]
Messi nets 401st goal as Barca thrash Granada (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi netted the 400th and 401st goals of his incredible career in Barcelona’s 6-0 demolition of Granada at the Nou Camp and closed to within 3 of Telmo Zarra’s […]
Chelsea bid €150 million for Lionel Messi
The Express has picked up a story from Catalan TV Channel, TV3 that reported Chelsea tried to sign Lionel Messi in the summer for a record breaking €150 million. With Messi […]
Huge price tag on Otamendi as Manchester United register interest
Valencia have reportedly rebuffed an approach by Manchester United for Argentine defender, Nicolás Otamendi by stating that his €50 million buyout clause will need to be met.
1978 World Cup hero, Mario Kempes to undergo triple bypass
Legendary Argentine striker, Mario Kempes is to travel to the United States to undergo triple bypass surgery on Tuesday. The 60-year-old World Cup winner, who works as a commentator for […]
Estudiantes edge Vélez in La Plata (VIDEO)
It is now five matches without a win for Vélez Sarsfield and all the promise from their opening rounds has disappeared along with the hope that they might be able […]
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