Tag: Argentina
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Argentina 6-1 Paraguay: La Albiceleste victory secures place in final
Embed from Getty Images Argentina breezed past Paraguay to book their place in the final of Copa America 2015. Paraguay had the first chance of the game as a long ball to Nelson Haedo Valdez was headed down to Roque Santa Cruz, but the former Malaga man shot wide with his volley. Argentina’s opening effort…
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Argentina 0-0 Colombia: Argentina win on 5-4 penalties
Embed from Getty Images The first side to progress to semi-final 2 was Argentina as they overcame Colombia on penalties in a tight match-up in Viña del Mar. Argentina forced David Ospina to make an early save as Ángel Di María crossed well and Javier Pastore poked the ball towards goal. From the resulting corner…
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Argentina 1-0 Jamaica: La Albiceleste fortunate to top Group B
Embed from Getty Images Argentina could top the group with a victory over already eliminated Jamaica, but La Albiceleste were through to the quarters regardless. They started strongly with Lionel Messi, on his 100th appearance for the national team, looking to be his usual menacing self. Higuain had a couple of minor chances early on…
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Argentina 1-0 Uruguay: Agüero goal snatches vital victory
Embed from Getty Images A heavily anticipated match-up between reigning champions Uruguay and pre-tournament favourites Argentina proved to be a low scoring affair in La Serena. Argentina started well with Ángel Di María looking to be in good form, forcing Fernando Muslera into an early save. In the 20th minute Lionel Messi glided past two…
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Argentina 2-2 Paraguay: Messi and co. denied by persistent Paraguay
Embed from Getty Images ‘Tata’ Martino’s side threw away a two goal lead in the most exciting game of the tournament so far, as Paraguay pulled off a sensational comeback. Argentina got off to a strong start, dominating the opening stages, which saw a high number of corners delivered by Ángel Di María. One in…
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Valencia signing could see Otamendi on his way to Man United
Embed from Getty Images In the last few hours, São Paulo have confirmed the departure of young central defender Rodrigo Caio to Valencia for a fee of €12.5M, possibly rising to €16.5M based on performance related clauses. The signing comes at a time when Valencia’s Nicolás Otamendi has been heavily linked with a move away…
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West Ham: Who will replace Sam Allardyce?
Embed from Getty Images Rumours have come out this morning claiming that joint owners David Sullivan and David Gold have cut their managerial shortlist down to four names. Sullivan spoke out last week on the club’s website, explaining that they are being extremely thorough in their search, dedicating “every waking minute to recruiting the best…
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The Trailblazer – Story of Alberto Tarantini
Embed from Getty Images Modern day football it is an every day sight to see foreign born footballers playing in British Leagues from all areas of the world, and this no doubt has enriched the leagues with some world class talents, but players from other countries in the football league was not always the case,…
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Has Man United’s Angel fallen? A focus on Di María’s meteoric rise and recent decline
Embed from Getty Images Signed for a club-record fee, Manchester United’s latest number seven has failed to live up to the prestigious number worn by the likes of George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. Legend has it El Torito asked Rosario Central for just 26 footballs to transfer a young…
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Chelsea keen on signing Argentine World Cup hero
Football Express News understands that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has identified Sergio Romero as a potential summer signing. Sampdoria stopper Romero will see his current contract with the Italian club expire in June and is on the look out for a new club after citing his desire to join a bigger club. Having performed highly…
