The AFA have released Gerardo Martino's squad list for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers away to Chile and at home to Bolivia later this month, and the headline exclusion for the local media is Carlos Tevez, who admits himself he's been poor so far in 2016. There's a return for Javier Pinola of Rosario Central,... Continue Reading →
Argentina squad v Brazil & Colombia: Messi and Agüero injured, Higuaín back in
Gerardo Martino has announced Argentina's squad list for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at home to Brazil (Thurs 12th November) and away to Colombia (Tues 17th), from which his side desperately need some good results after a disappointing start in which they lost at home to Ecuador and drew away to Paraguay. Lionel Messi won't... Continue Reading →
No Messi, but Lavezzi, Palacio & Agüero fill in as Argentina beat Peru 3-1 (video)
Friday night saw Argentina host Peru in Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental in their last home match of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuaín were among the absences due to injury, but an impressive attacking performance saw the side win 3-1. Claudio Pizarro scored a fantastic lob to give Peru the lead, but... Continue Reading →
Argentines Abroad: Lavezzi & Pastore combine to give PSG a first-leg Champions League win (video)
Tuesday saw the start of the knockout stages of the 2012-13 European Cup, and with it the visit of French mega-spenders Paris Saint-Germain to Valencia. The Argentine connection was strong on both sides - Ever Banega and Tino Costa were involved for Valencia, with Pablo Piatti an unused sub - but it was PSG's who... Continue Reading →
World Cup qualifying: Argentina beat Paraguay at home for first time since 1973 (video)
Friday evening didn't bring any Torneo Inicial matches - those will be played over Saturday, Sunday and Monday - but it did feature a World Cup qualifying match in which Argentina dispatched Paraguay 3-1 in Córdoba with an expertly-finished goal from Ezequiel Lavezzi (flicking it in off his back - a real genius finish), a... Continue Reading →
Argentines Abroad: another catch-up
Deadlines for previewing the final rounds of the 2011 Torneo Apertura have severely hampered my style this week, so without further ado here's a quick catch-up in the main leagues covered by Argentines Abroad. In England's Premier League, Sergio Agüero got Manchester City started on the scoresheet, giving them a half time lead in a... Continue Reading →
Argentines Abroad: the final weekend in November
The weekend just gone saw as many crucial contributions from Argentines as ever in the world's biggest leagues, and a welcome return to form for the usual suspects in the Mexican league after last week's no-show. With the usual contributions from Mexico, Portugal, Spain and France, here's the latest roundup. In England's Premier League, Jonás... Continue Reading →
World Cup qualifying 2014: Argentina 1 – 1 Bolivia: match highlights (in HD!)
Argentina's qualifying campaign for the 2014 World Cup hit another bump in the road on Friday afternoon where, in the glorious Monumental sunshine, Bolivia took the lead and eventually held the hosts to a 1-1 draw in the third round of qualifiers. Marcelo Martins opened the scoring in the 56th minute, only for Argentina -... Continue Reading →
Argentines Abroad: Higuaín’s hat trick, another Pastore goal & more (video)
We've got a neat finish from Javier Pastore, Gonzalo Higuaín's hat trick for Madrid, some lovely goals form Mexico and, um, a description of Jonás Gutiérrez's brilliant solo effort for Newcastle United (thanks to the Premier League not allowing videos on YouTube) this week on Argentines Abroad, as well as summaries from Portugal and Italy.... Continue Reading →
Argentines Abroad: Messi leads Barcelona to an 8-0 win & more (video)
This week's Argentines Abroad is late, thanks to the midweek round of matches here in Argentina keeping me busy. Better late than never, though. As well as Lionel Messi's hat-trick in Barcelona's 8-0 demolition of Osasuna, we've got videos of lovely goals from Portugal, France and Mexico right here for your pleasure. Enjoy. In the... Continue Reading →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 