Man City finally set to seal Zuculini deal
Racing Club have confirmed that Bruno Zuculini is travelling to England to finalise a deal to join Manchester City, more than 6 months after it was initially reported. The 21-year-old […]
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After Inter exit Cambiasso will not be coming back to River
River Plate’s hopes of bringing Esteban Cambiasso back to Argentina have been dashed by news that the 33-year-old wants to remain in Europe. Following his release from Inter Milan, River […]
Agüero out for Switzerland but could miss the rest of the tournament
Sergio Agüero limped out of Argentina’s victory over Nigeria yesterday and now the medical team have confirmed that the Manchester City striker has sufferered an edema in his left thigh. The […]
Zenit finally complete deal for Garay
After months of speculation, Argentine defender Ezequiel Garay’s on-off transfer to Russian side, Zenit St Petersburg has been completed. Andre Villas Boas’ side have beaten off reported interest from Manchester […]
Messi inspires Argentina to victory over Nigeria (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi produced his best performance of the World Cup to help Argentina to a third straight victory and top Group F. Two first half Messi strikes and a Marcos […]
Argentina likely to name same lineup for Nigeria match
Argentina trained at the Estadio Beira Rio in Porto Alegre yesterday ahead of their match against Nigeria and Alejandro Sabella looks set to name the same starting eleven that played against […]
Di María and Pérez speak about transfers to Juventus and Valencia
Argentine midfielders, Ángel Di María and Enzo Pérez have dampened speculation linking them to big money transfers in this window. Both coming off the back of hugely successful seasons with Real […]
Messi and Román, Argentina’s number 10s celebrate
Two of Argentina’s most gifted talents both celebrate their birthdays today as Lionel Messi turns 27 and Juan Román Riquelme 36. Despite their different career paths and very different styles of play, […]
Messi magic saves Argentine blushes and puts them into the last 16 (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi once again provided the moment of magic that proved just enough to give Argentina another victory at this year’s World Cup. A determined and resolute Iranian side were […]
Argentina v Iran Preview – Expected 4-3-3 lineup
Argentina will face Iran tomorrow afternoon in Belo Horizonte and Alejandro Sabella is expected to name what is considered Argentina’s strongest starting eleven after fielding a criticized 5-3-2 in the […]
Man United eye Benfica’s Gaitán in summer swoop
Argentine midfielder, Nico Gaitán is a target for Manchester United this summer according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola. As United and new boss, Louis van Gaal look to shake up the […]
Riquelme 99% to resign with Boca as Recife wait in the wings
Boca President, Daniel Angelici has said that the deal to keep Juan Román Riquelme at La Bombonera for another 18 months is 99% done. After weeks of contract talks and rumours, […]
Diego Milito returns “home” to Racing
Racing Club President, Víctor Blanco presented Diego Milito yesterday as the 35-year-old striker officially returned to the club where he started his career. Milito said “I am returning to my home” […]
Gago and Di María return to the familiar formation in training
The side for Saturday’s match against Iran appears to be taking shape as Alejandro Sabella once again lined up with a 4-3-3 in training but this time with Angel Di María […]
Ex-West Brom defender Lugano close to River move
Uruguay captain, Diego Lugano is reportedly closing on a move to River Plate following his release from West Bromwich Albion. Currently in Brasil representing his country, it is understood that […]
Why Argentina and Messi need 4-3-3 and Gago
When Lionel Messi explained in the post-Bosnia and Herzegovina match press conference,”In the first half I was not able to play as I wanted. Things did not go my way. […]
Sabella switches back to 4-3-3 in training but no Di María or Gago
After the notable change in the fortunes of the side after the tactical switch to 4-3-3 against Bosnia, Alejandro Sabella has today been training with the same formation ahead of […]
Messi shuns child’s handshake before the Bosnia match
The nerves of leading out his side must have been getting to Lionel Messi as he completely ignored a small child’s efforts to shake his hand before the Bosnia match […]
Barcelona target Higuaín as Napoli say no deal
Barcelona have reportedly already agreed a deal with Argentina striker, Gonzalo Higuaín according to Spanish paper, Marca. A €40 million deal has been suggested but Higuaín’s current employers, Napoli have been […]
Argentina stutter to opening victory against Bosnia (VIDEO)
Perhaps the champions are supposed to start off slowly, well Argentina will be hoping that is the case after a well below par performance was just enough to see off […]
