Argentine National Soccer Team

Gregory Sica: Aguero's World Cup chances ride on his return to form

If his incredible two-goal display against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday was any indication, Atlético Madrid superstar Sergio Agüero could be on the path to recovery after a frustrating beginning to the...

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South American Dispatch: Juan Pablo Sorin's Helping Hand In Hanging Up His Boots (Goal.com)

Tim Sturtridge, Goal.com 2 minutes ago It appears Lothar Matthaus is keen to keep his South American dream alive despite eventually refusing to accept the top job at Racing Club of Buenos Aires. The latest role to catch the...

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Maradona says he will not leave national team

Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona told media on Thursday he will not leave his post as coach of the national soccer team and hinted that Pablo Aimar, Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain will lead the attack for the...

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Gregory Sica: Who'll be in as South America qualifying comes to end

Brazil and Paraguay already booked their tickets for the 2010 World Cup, but six other teams are still in the running. There are only two automatic tickets left for South America, and one playoff berth against the fourth-place...

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Higuain to make Argentine debut in vital World Cup qualifiers

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain earned a place in the Argentine national team for the first time as coach Diego Maradona named 18 players Friday for two vital World Cup qualifiers. The...

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A Giant in Decline: Argentina's Rocky Road to the World Cup

Anyone who knows anything about soccer knows that Argentina is a powerhouse. The Argentine national team has won two World Cups and has 14 Copa America titles to their credit. They have produced world-class players, such as...

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Qualifiers for 2010 World Cup hit crescendo

This is when things start to get really interesting. The 2010 World Cup field will be determined over the next six weeks, which means entire nations will be on edge. More than 75 World Cup qualifiers are being played this week...

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Glory at last for Estudiantes

By Tales Azzoni, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Argentina's Estudiantes de la Plata's Juan Veron celebrates with the trophy after defeating Brazil's Cruzeiro during the Copa Libertadores final soccer match in Belo Horizonte, Brazil,...

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Gregory Sica: Five most likely destinations for Carlos Tevez

There's only one Carlos Tévez. With a move away from Old Trafford now almost a formality, several clubs continue to fight for the striker's much sought-after signature, making it one of the most long-running transfer sagas in...

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Gregory Sica: With club glory conquered, Messi now turns to country

If there were still any doubts, Lionel Messi last week proved that he is the best player in the world after playing a key role in Barcelona's victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League final. Messi wasn't at...

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