Enzo Pérez a slight doubt but otherwise Argentina prepare for France with no changes
The bar was low but there was no question that the first 45 minutes against Nigeria was the best half of football that Argentina have managed in Russia and so […]
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Boca Juniors confirm deal for Colombian league winner Sebastián Villa & edge closer to Carlos Izquierdoz
It was no secret but Boca Juniors finally confirmed the signing of Sebastián Villa on Wednesday as Guillermo Barros Schelotto looks to strengthen his squad ahead of another league title […]
Atlanta United confirm signing of Eric Remedi from Banfield
Banfield may have just been boosted by the return of Emanuel Cecchini but were dealt a blow on Tuesday as Atlanta United confirmed the signing of midfielder Eric Remedi following […]
Javier Pastore completes €20 million switch to Roma
Javier Pastore finally ended his seven-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain after weeks of speculation as Roma agreed to a €20 million transfer for the Argentinian playmaker. The fee, which will increase up […]
Argentina player ratings v Nigeria: Rojo saves the day after Messi & Banega shine
It wasn’t pretty, it was very nervy and it took an unlikely late hero but Argentina got the win needed over Nigeria to book a place in the last 16 […]
5 lessons from Argentina’s last-gasp win over Nigeria
Argentina left it late, but the Albiceleste live to fight another day at the World Cup thanks to a wonder strike from Leo Messi – here’s 5 lessons learned Jorge […]
Marcos Rojo’s dramatic winner seals Argentina’s World Cup progress
86 minutes were on the clock, Argentina were heading for another disappointing draw; a solitary point against Nigeria which would have seen La Albiceleste eliminated from the World Cup at […]
Now or never against Nigeria for Jorge Sampaoli and Argentina
The stars need to align for Argentina in the group finale if the country isn’t going to face the ultimate walk of shame out of the World Cup “Tomorrow the […]
Banfield seal return of youngster Emanuel Cecchini from Málaga
The familiar tale of a move to Europe coming perhaps too early, Emanuel Cecchini has been given a second chance to impress, back where he made his name after Banfield […]
Argentina v Nigeria preview: “The first of five finals” (Probable starting XIs & Sampaoli press conference)
It is do or die for Argentina and Nigeria when the two sides meet in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. A place in the last 16 is up for grabs and after […]
Mascherano denies rift as Argentina look to put drama behind them & push on (Press conference)
If Argentina have been a mess on the pitch so far at this World Cup, things have been even more chaotic off it and Javier Mascherano was forced to answer […]
Belgrano lose captain as Benfica add Cristian Lema on free transfer
With his contract expired it was clear Cristian Lema was leaving but Belgrano’s inspirational captain’s departure is no less of a blow for El Pirata as Benfica swooped to take […]
Independiente capture Uruguay under-20 international Carlos Benavidez
Uruguayan club Defensor Sporting confirmed that midfielder Carlos Benavidez would be joining Independiente as Ariel Holan begins something of a restructure in Avellaneda. A target for El Rojo in the […]
Ramiro Funes Mori completes move to Villarreal for undisclosed fee
Were it not for injury Ramiro Funes Mori may well have been in Russia but instead while his Argentina teammates were suffering a damaging World Cup defeat to Croatia, Villarreal […]
Argentina player ratings v Croatia – few positives as Caballero’s horror show takes the headlines
A dark night for Argentinian football has left La Albiceleste’s chances of progressing in Russia hanging by a thread and given how Jorge Sampaoli’s side have been playing, they will […]
5 lessons from Argentina’s humbling defeat to Croatia
Argentina’s heavy defeat to Croatia was both a shock to the system, but also a very predictable result for the Albiceleste 1 – Another Sampaoli switch & another disaster Jorge […]
Argentina on the brink of World Cup exit after disastrous Croatia defeat
The writing has been on the wall for a long time but Argentina are facing the prospect of first round elimination from the World Cup after a Willy Caballero howler […]
Time’s up for Sampaoli to find Argentina’s tactical masterplan
Anything other than a victory for Argentina against Croatia could spell the end of the country’s World Cup campaign – time for one last roll of the dice for Jorge […]
Argentina v Croatia preview: Probable starting XIs & Sampaoli press conference quotes
Argentina’s players may want to put it to the back of their minds given the past four years but Thursday’s clash with Croatia is another final for La Albiceleste – […]
Tactical breakdown of Argentina’s draw with Iceland – what must Sampaoli’s side improve?
by Daniel Fraiz-Martinez Barely a week into the World Cup, but if there had been a goal for every time I’ve heard “They have to move the ball quickly and […]
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