Argentina Olympic squad robbed in Mexico
There may not have been much action on the pitch in Puebla on Thursday night but while the Argentina Olympic squad were at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc facing Mexico, the team hotel was […]
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Argentina held by México in disappointing final Olympic warm-up (VIDEO)
Julio Olarticoechea hasn’t had much time and several of the first choice picks were withdrawn from the squad but on the evidence of Thursday’s goalless draw with México, Argentina don’t look like […]
Argentina U20s settle for draw with México
While the Olympic squad currently steal the limelight, Argentina under-20s are currently in Spain participating in the L’Alcúdia International Football Tournament and remain top of Group B after Thursday’s 1-1 draw […]
Conechny leads Argentina U20 to victory over Qatar in Spain (VIDEO)
After the fiasco of Morocco not turning up for the first game and Argentina therefore being awarded a 3-0 win, Los Pibes made their competitive debut in the 2016 L’Alcúdia International […]
Mascherano ends speculation & signs new Barcelona deal
The press in Barcelona gathered for the presentation of new signing André Gomes on Wednesday but director Albert Soler took the opportunity to announce that Javier Mascherano had agreed a […]
PSG confirm Lo Celso signing
The deal may have been finalised some months ago but Paris Saint Germain today confirmed the signing of talented playmaker Giovani Lo Celso from Rosario Central. The 20-year-old has been […]
Dybala & Lamela on target as Juventus beat Spurs (VIDEO)
Paulo Dybala capitalised on some horrific Tottenham defending to help Juventus to a 2-1 victory in the International Champions Cup preseason tournament in Melbourne on Tuesday. Compatriot Roberto Pereyra stole […]
Olympic keeper Axel Werner set for Atlético Madrid switch
Atlético Madrid have had a pretty good track record with goalkeepers in recent seasons and the hope for Argentina is that their latest acquisition, Axel Werner, proves equally successful. Atlético […]
West Ham’s Lanzini out of Olympics; Pavón comes in
Argentina’s Olympic hopes have suffered a further blow with the news that West Ham United midfielder Manuel Lanzini will miss the tournament in Rio de Janeiro as a result of […]
Vietto joins Sevilla on loan amid Barca interest
The complicated transfer of Argentinian youngster Luciano Vietto finally appears to have reached its conclusion, with Sevilla beating off Barcelona to seal a €3 million loan deal with the option to […]
Simeone cracker caps routine Argentina win over Haití (VIDEO)
Julio Olarticoechea’s Argentina Olympic side continued their preparation with a 3-1 win over Haití in Miami on Sunday afternoon thanks to goals from Mauricio Martínez, Ángel Correa and Giovanni […]
Vietto closes on move to Barcelona
Luciano Vietto will imminently be a Barcelona player according to Catalan sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo, who claim that a €22 million fee has been agreed between the Spanish champions and […]
West Ham midfielder Lanzini suffers minor knee injury and misses Argentina friendlies
Manuel Lanzini sprained his left knee in the goalless draw with Colombia on Thursday and will now miss the remaining two friendlies against Haití and México prior to the Olympic […]
Higuaín completes staggering €94million switch to Juventus
Following months of speculation Gonzalo Higuaín finally appears to be on his way out of Napoli after Serie A rivals Juventus triggered the centre forward’s eye-watering buy out clause of €94million. Arsenal, […]
Calleri misses from the spot as Argentina are held by Colombia (VIDEO)
Julio Olarticoechea’s Argentina side began their Olympic preparations last night in Miami with a hard fought goalless draw against Colombia but will certainly feel they did enough to snatch victory after […]
Lanzini, Correa & Calleri in attack as Argentina face Colombia in Olympic warm up
Between the chaos at the Argentine Football Association, Gerardo Martino leaving his post as coach and several clubs refusing permission for players to participate, Argentina’s Olympic preparation has been far from […]
Icardi’s wife flies to London for Arsenal talks
Arsenal it would appear are in the market for a centre forward and having been put off by the asking price for Gonzalo Higuaín are now turning their attentions to his […]
A look at Argentina’s 18-man Olympic squad
The Olympic football tournament kicks off on August 4th and with Jorge Olaricoechea currently working with his squad in the United States in preparation, Daniel Fraiz-Martinez takes a look at […]
Argentina’s best young players: Number ONE #GOLAZO50
And so we finally reach the number one spot – the player judged to be the best Argentina has to offer. In case you missed it here is a recap so […]
Man City capture Rulli but the keeper will remain at Real Sociedad
Joe Hart’s position as Manchester City number one maybe safe for the coming season but if reports that Pep Guardiola’s side have completed a deal for Gerónimo Rulli are correct, […]
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