More fútbol argentino than you can shake a mullet at
Argentina's starting XI against Japan for the friendly in Tokyo on Friday has been confirmed, and it's right here. On the weekend of the clásico de Avellaneda, the two Milito brothers - who once played for opposite sides in the derby - both start for Argentina, as of course does Lionel Messi, whose absence would... Continue Reading →
Sergio Batista has announced the Argentina squad which will travel to Tokyo for a friendly against Japan on the 8th October. In spite of the injury he suffered against Atlético de Madrid at the weekend, Lionel Messi is included, as are returnees Oscar Ustari and José Sosa. There's also a first call-up to the senior... Continue Reading →
Having taken slightly longer than planned to get around to writing this post, here I am with something a bit more analytical (I hope) on the Argentina vs Spain friendly from Tuesday afternoon. It was the world champions' first defeat since winning the World Cup on the 11th July, and as such Argentina now take... Continue Reading →
I was up until very late last night writing this, and that's why it's only relatively late today that I'm able to post it here (having slept in between). My thoughts on Argentina's 4-1 win over Spain yesterday afternoon, and what it means for Sergio Batista's job prospects, are online now over on ESPN Soccernet.... Continue Reading →
There'll be more on Argentina's brilliant 4-1 friendly win over Spain during the day on Wednesday, but before I turn in for the night I'm going to post the highlights video here for those who want to relive a memorable win for all present in the Estadio Monumental. With excellent goals from Lionel Messi, Gonzalo... Continue Reading →
Argentina take on Spain in just possibly the football world's most prestigious fixture of the day on Tuesday, at 5pm local time. The match is being screened live on ITV4 in the UK, and on state TV in Argentina, but beyond that I'm clueless I'm afraid. It's the first visit of a European side to... Continue Reading →
Sergio Batista today named his Argentina squad to take on Spain in the second friendly of his caretaker managership with the team. The match will take place at 5pm local time on Tuesday, 7th September, in River Plate's Estadio Monumental. The biggest stories surrounding the list are Agustín Marchesín's call-up as the third goalkeeper, Andrés... Continue Reading →
Although I am leaving this article unedited, I've updated the title and am putting this notice in to explain that I'm a massive idiot who'd totally forgotten - like Shay Given - that there's no offside played from goal kicks. Thanks to Pegamequemegusta for reminding me in the comments... Ángel Di María scored the most... Continue Reading →
In an hour and a half, Argentina will play their first post-World Cup friendly with an entirely foreign-based squad, under the caretaker leadership of Sergio Batista, the youth teams' manager for the AFA. Lionel Messi arrived in Dublin last night and will play some part, but the main pre-match talking point has been provided by... Continue Reading →
If you're an Argentine football fan and a bit of a glutton for punishment - or if you're otherwise interested in what exactly Diego Maradona demonstrated to us during Argentina's World Cup campaign - you can click here to read my post-match reaction from Buenos Aires for ESPN Soccernet. There'll be a post along the... Continue Reading →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 