A Test of Faith in Argentina
ROSARIO, Argentina — Diego Maradona reached into his bag of emotional tricks to try to conjure a victory for Argentina against its archrival Brazil, and save his country’s dimming chances of making next year’s World Cup in South Africa.
Argentina’s bid to reach the 2010 World Cup has floundered since the national hero Diego Maradona took [...]
Argentina names squad vs. Brazil, Paraguay
Argentina coach Diego Maradona has named his 19 European-based players in his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with archrival Brazil and Paraguay in September.
The local-based players will be added to the squad on Aug. 30, it was announced by the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
From the squad the surprise inclusions are that of relative [...]
Russia 2-3 Argentina: Aguero & Lopez on target
Inspired substitutions proved the difference as Diego Maradona’s Argentina came from behind to beat Guus Hiddink’s Russia in a friendly in Moscow.
Lisandro Lopez and Jesus Datolo both scored within seconds of coming on to give Argentina a 3-1 lead before Russian substitute Roman Pavluchenko pulled one back for the home side with 10 minutes remaining.
Igor [...]
Argentina"s Maidana Wins Air War Over Ortiz.
Junior welterweight contenders Marcos Maidana and Victor Ortiz erupted with laser bombs, nitro and any other explosives they could gather against each other. In the end, the Argentine had too much firepower in winning the WBA interim title on Saturday.
An estimated 8,000 fans gathered at Staples Center to watch the coronation of a new Southern [...]
United confirms Tevez departure
Manchester, England (Sports Network) – Manchester United have revealed that Carlos Tevez is to leave the club despite being offered a five-year contract. The future of the Argentina striker has been the subject of much debate since the end of the season as his two-year loan deal was set to expire this month. Initial reports [...]
