2015 in Argentine football – Month-by-month season review
With 2015 drawing to a close, the temperature creeping up and the nation’s football wearily drifting towards its annual summer siesta, it is time to look back on a busy […]
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What next for the Argentina squad ahead of 2016 and Russia 2018?
“There’s nothing more painful in football than losing a final.” Those were the words of Lionel Messi after Argentina had once again come up short and ensured that the national […]
Mascherano denies his agent’s hint of Argentina retirement
Javier Mascherano has experienced more heartache than anyone else in Argentina colours after last weekend’s Copa América final defeat became the latest chapter in his unfortunate international career. As a […]
After the pain of another final defeat, what next for Messi and Argentina?
Less than one year ago in Rio de Janiero, Argentina found themselves licking their wounds after a World Cup Final defeat in which the stars of La Albiceleste failed to […]
Argentina’s wait continues as Chile capture Copa América on penalties (VIDEO)
For the second time in a year, Argentina come up just short in an international tournament and the wait for a trophy goes on after a goalless draw in the […]
Argentina v Chile Copa América final preview – Starting 11 and stats
So it all comes down to this: two golden generations look to end their respective droughts on Saturday evening in Santiago. Lionel Messi leads Argentina into a second final in […]
Pastore and Messi dazzle – Argentina player ratings vs Paraguay
Argentina powered into the Copa América final on a night when everything appeared to finally click in attack. Paraguay were the unfortunate victims as Lionel Messi took the role of […]
Argentina hit Paraguay for SIX to reach Copa América final (VIDEO)
Any questions over Argentina’s attacking power were emphatically answered in Concepción as everything clicked into place for Gerardo Martino’s side and they tore apart Paraguay for a place in Saturday’s […]
Argentina v Paraguay Copa América Semi Final – Starting 11 and stats
When the two sides met seventeen days ago in their Copa América opener, there was far less at stake and they played out the proverbial game of two halves: Argentina […]
After the penalty drama: Argentina v Colombia – Player Ratings
It was almost unbearably tense but Argentina produced their best performance of the Copa América to thoroughly outplay Colombia. Despite their dominance though, La Albiceleste still struggled to find the […]
Tévez fires Argentina into Copa América semis after penalty drama (HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO)
It had all the hallmarks of being ‘one of those nights’ after Argentina dominated Colombia for 90 minutes of their Copa América quarter-final but were ultimately taken to penalties after […]
Argentina v Colombia Copa América Preview: Starting 11 and stats
There is a sense that Argentina have not fully arrived at the Copa América yet after three less than convincing performances in the group stage. The defence looks a tad […]
Andujar ruled out of Argentina squad with broken wrist; Marchesín called up to replace
Argentina’s third choice goalkeeper, Mariano Andujar has been ruled out for the remainder of the Copa América after breaking a bone in his wrist. The Napoli keeper has already left […]
Argentina top group B after victory over Jamaica (VIDEO)
Qualification was already secured before a ball was kicked but topping group B was still of importance to Gerardo Martino’s Argentina and against a Jamaica side intent on packing men […]
Messi joins the 100 club: Argentina v Jamaica preview – starting 11 and stats
After Ecuador’s victory over México on Friday night, Argentina are already guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals but with their final group B match against Jamaica on Saturday evening there […]
Player ratings after Uruguay victory as Pastore shines
Argentina produced an improved performance on Tuesday night to record a vital victory against Uruguay thanks to Sergio Agüero’s second half header and importantly displayed far more defensive mettle than they […]
Agüero seals victory for Argentina over Uruguay in the Copa América (VIDEO)
A reaction from the Paraguay match was needed and although it was nervy Gerardo Martino’s side produced an excellent performance to deservedly defeat Uruguay. A tight first half was dominated […]
Argentina v Uruguay preview – Starting 11 and stats
It is only the second match of the Copa América and already Argentina’s clash with Uruguay has the feel of a must-win about about it. Defeat for Gerardo Martino’s side would […]
Argentina player ratings after Paraguay draw
After Saturday evening’s disappointing draw with Paraguay the inquest begins as to how Argentina managed to end up with a point after so thoroughly outclassing their opponents for nearly an […]
Argentina slip to allow Paraguay to claim draw in Copa América opener (VIDEO)
Gerardo Martino’s Argentina produced the proverbial ‘game of two halves’ last night in La Serena allowing Paraguay to overturn a two-goal deficit and claim a draw that after 55 minutes […]
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