More fútbol argentino than you can shake a mullet at
With Argentina's friendly against Portugal in Geneva just a few hours away, HEGS readers have a wide choice of previews. First, if you'd like to remind yourself of the main players in the Argentine side, you can get yourself over to Cahiers Du Sport where I've written a guest post on the Argentine side for... Continue Reading →
Sergio Batista has announced his first Argentina squad as permanent boss, having been only caretaker manager when he named the squad to face Brazil late last year. When Argentina take on Portugal in Switzerland on the 9th February, they'll do so without senior squad members such as Carlos Tevez, Gabriel Heinze and Martín Demichelis, all... Continue Reading →
Sergio Batista named his first squad as Argentina manager yesterday, as well as being officially unveiled by Julio Grondona as the new permanent manager of the national side. Lucas Biglia was the only new name on the teamsheet, whilst in Zanetti, Mascherano and Pastore, there are no fewer than three Javiers in the list. That's... Continue Reading →
Argentina lost to Japan for the first time in their history on Friday, thanks to an 18th-minute goal from Shinji Okazaki. Only Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano really did themselves any sort of credit, and a side clearly as worn out by the long voyage from Europe as were Spain when they travelled to Buenos... Continue Reading →
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 →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 