The changing face of Lionel Messi’s inner-circle for Argentina
Jimmy Lee returns to take a look at a new generation of Argentina stars who appear to making the crucial step of earning Lionel Messi’s trust… Over the years, a […]
Author Archives: pedrocoates
What Leeds United could expect from the tactics of Marcelo Bielsa
by Daniel Fraiz-Martinez Stranger than fiction. Possibly the best way to describe a potential Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United. Although that would probably be just a drop in ocean of the many […]
Racing draw River Plate in dramatic Copa Libertadores last 16 draw; All the ties plus Copa Sudamericana
There was no shortage of tantalising fixtures in the draw for the last 16 of this year’s Copa Libertadores but the undoubted heavyweight contest as far as Argentina’s interest is […]
San Martín de Tucumán thrash Sarmiento to seal place in top flight (VIDEO)
After suffering defeat in Junín a tight second leg was expected in Tucumán on Sunday but San Martín put five past beleaguered Sarmiento to seal a return to the Primera […]
More to come in Russia? Lionel Messi’s five World Cup goals (VIDEO)
By Youssef Amin Lionel Messi is undisputedly the best player in the world right now, and arguably the greatest of all time. The man who all of Argentina’s hopes rest […]
Belgrano appoint Lucas Bernardi ahead of next season’s relegation battle
With Belgrano opting to replace Pablo Lavallén with the still unproven Lucas Bernardi, Jimmy Lee shares the concerns of supporters ahead of such an important season… On Thursday evening, Belgrano de […]
7 learnings for Argentina as road to Russia runs out – Messi, Agüero, Lo Celso, the full-backs & more
It’s perhaps difficult to read too much into Argentina’s straight-forward 4-0 win over Haiti, but as La Albiceleste jet off to Barcelona to complete World Cup preparations, here are a […]
Argentina player ratings vs Haiti: Messi still the shining light but Pavón & Agüero impress off the bench
Not much could be garnered from Argentina’s comfortable 4-0 win over the limited opposition that Haiti offered at La Bombonera on Tuesday but as ever Lionel Messi was the inspiration. […]
Cristian Pavón is ready to fill Ángel Di María’s spot for Argentina
After Cristian Pavón’s impressive display from the bench against Haiti, Jimmy Lee returns to Golazo to suggest that the Boca youngster is ready to supplant Ángel Di María in Argentina’s starting […]
Lionel Messi hat-trick hands Argentina easy win over Haiti as squad departs for World Cup (VIDEO)
“We’re not going as favourites but will give it our all,” Messi said after scoring a sixth international hat-trick of his career in Argentina’s routine farewell friendly win over Haiti. […]
Argentina v Haiti preview – Messi leads Argentina out for World Cup farewell (Starting XI)
It isn’t strange for Argentina to face weaker opponents in their final friendly on home soil before a World Cup and while the supporters in La Bombonera will be eager […]
Agüero? Higuaín? Dybala? Who is Argentina’s best striking option
By Youssef Amin Argentina’s embarrassment of riches in the striker positions are well documented. Sergio Agüero, Gonzalo Higuaín, Paulo Dybala, Mauro Icardi and Lautaro Martínez. Most countries would love to […]
Lionel Messi: We have to be realistic, today we are not the best
The main attraction at Argentina’s open training session in Buenos Aires on Sunday was clear but while Lionel Messi shares the nation’s overwhelming desire for success, the Barcelona star has […]
Why Jorge Sampaoli’s critics have Argentina’s potential 2-3-3-2 all wrong
by Daniel Fraiz-Martinez “It’s clear that we need to have a base system, which could well be the 2-3-3-2. This will allow us to occupy different levels on the pitch, […]
Benfica complete bargain deal for Colón defensive lynchpin Germán Conti
Premature moves to Europe are all too common for Argentina’s young players but while many make the move with little first team experience under their belt, few could argue that […]
Claudio Caniggia: I could’ve played in 2010 at 43 – Pájaro talks World Cup history, Messi & Argentina’s hopes
One of the most recognisable faces in Argentine football over the past 30 years and a World Cup legend after his heroics in 1990, Claudio Caniggia spoke at length to Cristian […]
Copa Libertadores: Independiente and Estudiantes seal last 16 spots with victories (VIDEO)
With four Argentinian clubs already through to the Copa Libertadores last 16, all eyes were on Independiente and Estudiantes on Thursday evening to see if all six representatives could progress […]
Copa Libertadores: River Plate secure top spot in Group D with point against Flamengo as Armani keeps another clean sheet (VIDEO)
Much like Racing Club 24 hours earlier, River Plate were up against Brazilian opposition with qualification already secured in this year’s Copa Libertadores and only top spot in the group […]
Javier Mascherano: I’m not the same as four years ago. For me it’s the last chance
Lionel Messi is the quiet, unassuming commander-in-chief leading from example each time he walks onto the pitch but behind him rallying the troops is Argentina’s passionate, vocal deputy, El Jefecito, […]
Sergio Romero’s wife claims goalkeeper would be fit for World Cup
Argentina were stunned on Tuesday with the news that Sergio Romero had suffered a knee injury in training and was ruled out of the World Cup. The goalkeeper’s replacement Nahuel […]
