Andres D’Alessandro: The lost Golden boy of Argentinean Football
Chaka Simbeye Buenos Aires is Argentina’s capital and is home to many poets, writers and actors but it is the city’s footballing scene and culture, which grasps the world. Andrés […]
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Iconic midfielder Esteban Cambiasso calls time on decorated career to begin down coaching path
“In the first team, the politics of the moment meant that most of the side were made up of academy players and galacticos, and I wasn’t either of those.” Despite […]
A Man City fan’s love letter to the one & only Pablo Zabaleta
By Neil Chappell There’s no way I can ever confirm it, but I’m going to make this bold claim anyway! I’m the only person, well not including professional footballers, to […]
Winners and Losers: Argentina’s Woeful World Cup Week
That didn’t exactly go to plan. Six points would have been great, four expected but to come away with two from Argentina’s qualifiers is disastrous A week that promised so […]
Argentina v Venezuela player ratings: A bright start makes way for another night of disappointment
Given the level of anticipation there is no understating the disappointment with Argentina’s performances in this week’s World Cup qualifiers. The opening 45 minutes against Venezuela were a huge improvement […]
Lionel Messi and Argentina staring down the barrel of not qualifying for the World Cup after costly Venezuela draw (VIDEO)
Despite the drab display against Uruguay last Thursday, a point from the trip to Montevideo’s imposing Estadio Centenario wasn’t the worst result for Argentina. However, back in Buenos Aires on […]
Argentina v Venezuela preview: La Albiceleste under pressure (starting XIs)
There is no more margin for error for Argentina as Venezuela visit the Monumental on Tuesday evening. Jorge Sampaoli’s side sit fifth in an increasingly tight South American qualifying process […]
Golazo 50 2017: Argentina’s best young players…25-21
The Golazo 50 2017 continues with a look at the next five in our countdown of Argentina’s best young players. In case you missed it here are the picks so far… 50-46 / 45-41 / 40-36 / 35-31 / […]
Top Ten: The Biggest Argentinean Transfers of the Summer
Leo Messi may have stayed exactly where he was, but there were still some big Argentinean deals this summer – many in one Russian direction The major European transfer markets […]
Argentina v Uruguay player ratings: New faces & new system but La Albiceleste still rely on captain Messi
It may not have been the beginning of a new, exciting era in Argentine football but La Albiceleste took a point from a difficult trip away to Uruguay and still […]
Birth of Argentina’s new era stalls in Uruguay stalemate (HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO)
Uruguay 0 Argentina 0: Same old problems rear head in clásico stalemate but new attack built around Messi, Paulo Dybala and Mauro Icardi has devastating potential There are few rivalries in world […]
Argentina v Uruguay preview: Sampaoli to unleash Messi, Dybala & Icardi in search of vital three points (Starting XIs)
On Thursday evening in Montevideo, South America’s oldest foes lock horns once again and while Uruguay and Argentina’s historic rivalry gives added significance to every meeting, the latest installment raises […]
Next generation: Correa & Vietto impress for Atleti, Calleri finds the net & more youngsters look to head to Europe
Simon Penrose returns with the latest update in his ‘Next Generation’ series. Updates from his player focus and who else has been impressing in Europe this week? Another week of fixtures and […]
River Plate & Argentina striker Lucas Alario undergoes medical ahead of Bayer Leverkusen transfer
Having already rejected an offer €16 million from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, River Plate are now bracing themselves for the departure of centre forward Lucas Alario after the German side sent […]
Benedetto, Pinola, Acosta & Bustos added to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers (VIDEO)
Ahead of a critical week in World Cup qualification, Argentina’s squad have begun to assemble in Buenos Aires and on Sunday evening, Jorge Sampaoli added an additional four domestic players […]
Argentina’s fearsome strikeforce hits form as Dybala scores Juve hat-trick while Messi & Icardi claim braces (VIDEO)
When €90 million centre forward Gonzalo Higuaín is not even making the squad, Argentina’s strength in attack couldn’t be clearer but the mouth-watering prospect of fielding Lionel Messi with Paulo […]
Atlético Madrid’s swoop for Racing striker Lautaro Martínez 99% complete
Racing Club and Argentina under-20 striker Lautaro Martínez is close to completing an €11 million move to Atlético Madrid according to the player’s agent. The likes of Barcelona and Real […]
Marcos Acuña makes impressive start at Sporting CP but the sky’s the limit for El Huevo
Darren Paul (@AuedsTouch) catches up on a Racing favourite already making waves in Portugal… Some may have wondered how well Marcos Acuña would get on in his new surroundings and […]
Superliga preview: New league but same title challengers
The format and title of Argentina’s footballing reboot might have spelt changes for the game, but the same two teams will be battling to win the Superliga Argentine football returns […]
Next generation: Ángel Correa saves Atleti, Ocampos sees red & Icardi ruins Simeone’s Fiorentina debut
Simon Penrose returns with the latest update in his ‘Next Generation’ series. Who has been impressing in Europe this week? Another week in, and fleeting substitute appearances were all that Ezequiel Ponce […]
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