Tag: Argentina
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Argentina through to the semi-final
Argentina reached the World Cup semi-final after beating Belgium 1-0 thanks to a goal from Gonzalo Higuain. Of all the consistent performers for Argentina in this World Cup so far, few expected Gonzalo Higuain, who has been quiet to come up trumps against a solid looking Belgium side. But, the Napoli striker was on hand…
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Sabella: Our best match of the World Cup
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella praised his side for their performance against Belgium in their 1-0 quarter final World Cup victory today and dubbed it their “best match of the competition.” Argentina defeated a somewhat lacklustre Belgium side this afternoon and progressed to their first World Cup semi final in 24 years. First team coach Sabella…
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Cruyff: Thank God for Messi
Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff has told the makers of a brand new documentary film about Lionel Messi that he is thankful the Barcelona idol exists. Yesterday saw the release of a film entitled “Messi” by Spanish director Alex de la Iglesia, which is a Rocky-style biography about the Argentine striker’s rise to super-stardom. Former…
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VIDEO: Ollie Silverton reporting from the World Cup – Argentina
Titan Bet’s World Cup reporter Ollie Silverton hangs out with Argentina supporters on Copacabana beach and captures some great footage of their riotous celebrations.
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Milan chasing Argentina hitman
AC Milan are reportedly plotting a move for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ezequiel Lavezzi as an alternative to Verona hitman Juan Iturbe. According to Italian source TuttoSport, the San Siro giants are on the verge of missing out to champions Juventus in the race for Iturbe, and have wasted no time in pursuing other targets. Argentina…
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Chelsea target set to discuss future
Inter Milan owner Erick Thohir is reportedly fighting to keep Chelsea target Mauro Icardi at the club. A source close to Stamford Bridge told Football Express News that the Argentina international is on their radar as the Blues look to embark on an overhaul of their strikeforce, which misfired last season. And according to Italian…
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Messi and Di Maria send Argentina through
Lionel Messi provided an assist for Angel di Maria, who scored the winning goal for Argentina against Switzerland in extra time. Both sides started the game nervously with very few chances being created in the opening exchanges, but it was the Swiss who had the first real clear cut chance as Xherdan Shaqiri squared the…
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Argentina hitman lifts lid on injury
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has sparked speculation that he could yet play a part in Argentina’s World Cup campaign. The injury-prone forward left the field early on in the group stage clash with Nigeria after sustaining the latest in a series of muscle ailments, and he is almost certain to miss tomorrow’s knock-out showdown…
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Benitez steps up striker chase
Napoli are reportedly ready to ramp up their pursuit of Swansea City forward Michu. According to Italian source Il Mattino, the Serie A heavyweights are still fighting to keep hold of hitman Gonzalo Higuain and know the acquisition of a replacement could be necessary. La Liga giants Barcelona are tracking the Argentina striker and could…
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Serie A giants plot Blues raid
Juventus have reportedly made Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic one of their top summer transfer targets. According to Italian source TuttoSport, the Serie A champions are determined to strengthen the heart of their backline before the 2014-15 campaign gets started and have high hopes of luring the 21-year-old back to Italy. The Serbia international was…
