Fiorentina close on Argentine defender Basanta
Reports in Italy suggest that Argentina defender, José Maria Basanta is nearing a switch to Fiorentina. The Serie A side are yet to agree the deal with Basanta’s current employers, […]
Category Archives: world cup 2014
Lavezzi trains in a 4-3-3 as Agüero fights for fitness
As expected Alejandro Sabella has continued with the 4-3-3 in training ahead of Tuesday’s last 16 clash with Switzerland. The only enforced change is Ezequiel Lavezzi replacing the injured Sergio Agüero, […]
Confirmed: Agüero is out of the World Cup
The earlier story that Sergio Agüero would miss Tuesday’s last 16 tie against Switzerland and was sweating on further tests has now confirmed that the Manchester City striker will be ruled out […]
Agüero out for Switzerland but could miss the rest of the tournament
Sergio Agüero limped out of Argentina’s victory over Nigeria yesterday and now the medical team have confirmed that the Manchester City striker has sufferered an edema in his left thigh. The […]
Zenit finally complete deal for Garay
After months of speculation, Argentine defender Ezequiel Garay’s on-off transfer to Russian side, Zenit St Petersburg has been completed. Andre Villas Boas’ side have beaten off reported interest from Manchester […]
Messi inspires Argentina to victory over Nigeria (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi produced his best performance of the World Cup to help Argentina to a third straight victory and top Group F. Two first half Messi strikes and a Marcos […]
Di María and Pérez speak about transfers to Juventus and Valencia
Argentine midfielders, Ángel Di María and Enzo Pérez have dampened speculation linking them to big money transfers in this window. Both coming off the back of hugely successful seasons with Real […]
Messi and Román, Argentina’s number 10s celebrate
Two of Argentina’s most gifted talents both celebrate their birthdays today as Lionel Messi turns 27 and Juan Román Riquelme 36. Despite their different career paths and very different styles of play, […]
Messi magic saves Argentine blushes and puts them into the last 16 (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi once again provided the moment of magic that proved just enough to give Argentina another victory at this year’s World Cup. A determined and resolute Iranian side were […]
Argentina v Iran Preview – Expected 4-3-3 lineup
Argentina will face Iran tomorrow afternoon in Belo Horizonte and Alejandro Sabella is expected to name what is considered Argentina’s strongest starting eleven after fielding a criticized 5-3-2 in the […]
Gago and Di María return to the familiar formation in training
The side for Saturday’s match against Iran appears to be taking shape as Alejandro Sabella once again lined up with a 4-3-3 in training but this time with Angel Di María […]
Why Argentina and Messi need 4-3-3 and Gago
When Lionel Messi explained in the post-Bosnia and Herzegovina match press conference,”In the first half I was not able to play as I wanted. Things did not go my way. […]
Sabella switches back to 4-3-3 in training but no Di María or Gago
After the notable change in the fortunes of the side after the tactical switch to 4-3-3 against Bosnia, Alejandro Sabella has today been training with the same formation ahead of […]
Messi shuns child’s handshake before the Bosnia match
The nerves of leading out his side must have been getting to Lionel Messi as he completely ignored a small child’s efforts to shake his hand before the Bosnia match […]
Argentina stutter to opening victory against Bosnia (VIDEO)
Perhaps the champions are supposed to start off slowly, well Argentina will be hoping that is the case after a well below par performance was just enough to see off […]
Sabella gives nothing away with Bosnia match hours away
Alejandro Sabella told the press yesterday that the team is not yet decided for the opening World Cup match against Bosnia & Herzegovina. All week Sabella has been testing, the […]
No Higuaín, no Lavezzi and no Gago as Sabella tries a 5-3-2
Alejandro Sabella used Friday’s training session to try out a 5-3-2 formation which he actually used to defeat Sunday’s opponents, Bosnia & Herzegovina back in November. The switch meant that […]
Higuaín or Lavezzi? Sabella tinkers in training
Gonzalo Higuaín has now returned to full training following his ankle injury but his place in Argentina’s starting 11 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday is far from certain. Alejandro […]
Even Brasil and Ronaldinho catch Messi fever in open training session
Argentina held their open training session inside the Estadio Independencia in Belo Horizonte, where they are based, and in addition to drawing a huge crowd, the session was cut short […]
Inside Argentina’s World Cup camp
Argentina will open the doors to the public for their training session today in Belo Horizonte as thousands of people snapped up the tickets that were available yesterday. Lionel Messi […]
