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Argentina national football team

Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos AiresWC Qual, CONMEBOL Coach: Scaloni Captain: di MaríaStadium: Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti (83214)

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Argentina main favorites for 2024 Copa America: Messi`s chances to retain title over 36%

Next summer, football battles for the continental crown will take place not only in Europe but also overseas. The next Copa America draw will take place in the USA.

5 days ago

Man of the Match v Real Madrid and 4 more things to know about Barca-bound Guido Rodriguez

Barcelona reportedly have agreed the deal to sign Argentina and Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez.The experienced player is going to replace Oriol Romeu in the Barca squad – but there are even more details you should know about him.

Barcelona

11 days ago

Early favourite for 2026 World Cup revealed: it's not Argentina

The World Cup is two long years ahead of us but bookies are assessing national teams' chances already.Judging by today's rankings, France are the favourites to lift the cup in 2026, while current champs Argentina aren't even in the top three.

23 days ago

'Doesn't run a lot': Eduardo Camavinga names Barca legend as best player he's ever faced

"Lionel Messi [is the best player I've ever faced]..

Barcelona

1 month ago

147

'Different animal': Alphonso Davies asked if he can beat Leo Messi for 4th time in a row

Canada have been drawn in one group with Argentina in the 2024 Copa America.Alphonso Davies' winning record against Leo Messi is 100 per cent at the moment.

Barcelona

2 months ago

133

Argentina's Copa America group confirmed – Messi to reunite with his superstar fan

Argentina will take on Canada, Chile and Peru in the 2024 Copa America group stage.Lionel Scaloni's side should face few problems in advancing to the next stage.

Barcelona

2 months ago

147

'Striker search is over': Chelsea fans react to Enzo's fresh Argentina goal

Enzo Fernandez has shown he can be way more than just a deep-lying playmaker by making all the way to the opposition box and tapping the ball in from close range with Argentina.Chelsea fans just can't stop joking.

Chelsea

2 months ago

Why Man United allowed Lisandro Martinez to join Argentina squad for international break: revealed

Lisandro Martinez has joined up with the Argentina squad for their upcoming friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica.As per ESPN, Man United willingly gave him the permission to make the trip for the matches and hopes to have him back for the match against Brentford on March 30.

Manchester United

2 months ago

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Spotted: Licha Martinez returns to full training with Argentina

Lisandro Martinez is inching closer to returning to action for Man United after the March international window.The defender has joined up with the Argentina national team squad for their upcoming friendly matches during this window.

Manchester United

2 months ago

Explained: why injured Lisandro Martinez was called up by Argentina

Lisandro Martinez has been called up by Argentina for their two international friendlies later this month.However, the Manchester United star can't take part in those game because he's still recovering from a knee injury.

Manchester United

2 months ago

Argentina unveil new jersey for 2024 Copa America – it's already iconic

The new Argentina jersey is here.Here is what Leo Messi and Co.

Barcelona

2 months ago

114

'Just let him recover fully': Man United fans disappointed by Lisandro Martinez's Argentina callup

Lisandro Martinez will be part of Argentina's squad for the international games later this month.This is despite the fact that the centre-back has been sidelined for the last two months with a serious knee injury.

Manchester United

2 months ago

'Let's go out and do this': Leo Messi's iconic speech that inspired Argentina for historic Maracana win revealed by De Paul

Speaking to La Casa Streaming earlier this week, Rodrigo De Paul shared Leo Messi's iconic speech that inspired Argentina to their historic win at Maracana last year. Prior to Albiceleste's 1-0 victory over Brazil in November, no team had ever beaten Selecao at home in a World Cup qualifier.

Barcelona

2 months ago

116

Licha Martinez’s potential return date named after surprising Argentina call-up

Lisandro Martinez is a surprising name that has been included in Argentina’s squad for their upcoming friendly matches in the March International break.However, as per ESPN, the Man United centre-back is not expected to play any minutes for the World Champions in their friendlies against Costa Rica and El Salvador.

Manchester United

2 months ago

90-year-old woman 'avoids getting kidnapped by Hamas' thanks to mentioning Messi

A 90-year-old Argentine woman has avoided being kidnapped by Hamas (Palestinian Islamist military group)..

Barcelona

2 months ago

127

How Barca could line up with Paulo Dybala: 3 options

Paulo Dybala is reportedly determined to try to join Barcelona again this summer.Tactically, the 30-year-old is a bit different to what he was in his prime years.

Barcelona

2 months ago

112

Fans spot shocking similarity between Joao Felix's Getafe strike and Argentina's World Cup final goal

This might've gone unnoticed by some, but the combination ahead of Joao Felix's goal against Getafe was something that looked really similar to Angel Di Maria's strike in the World Cup final!Just take a look.You may watch this vid to further make sure they look really similar.

Barcelona

3 months ago

150

Fan asks Garnacho to name his favourite footballer – Ronaldo might not like the answer

Despite being born and raised in Argentina, where Lionel Messi reigns supreme, Alejandro Garnacho has long been known as an avid fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.The Man United man emulates the Portuguese's goal celebrations whenever he nets one himself.

Barcelona

3 months ago

152

Argentina star offers himself to Barcelona (reliability: 3 stars)

Enzo Fernandez has offered himself to Barcelona through his agent, report Diario Sport.The Argentine is 'seduced' by playing for Barca.

Barcelona

3 months ago

103

Argentina's game in China cancelled over Leo Messi's no-show in Hong Kong friendly

Inter Miami recently embarked on a global tour, playing friendlies across continents, and everything seemed to be going smoothly. However, their journey hit a major bump in Hong Kong.

Barcelona

3 months ago

144

About the team

'Messi is his idol': Barca fans buzz about Chelsea star who reportedly aims to leave club

Enzo Fernandez is said to be thinking of leaving Chelsea in the summer!The Argentine doesn't feel comfortable in Mauricio Pochettino's double-pivot system and doesn't impact the game as much as he can.A creative midfielder who can comfortably play in Sergio Busquets' position, one of the latest World Cup's brightest stars.

Barcelona

3 months ago

117

‘We are losing the essence’: Lionel Scaloni explains how modern-day football is ruining the fun for youngsters

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has opened up on why he feels that too much analysis could be ruining the essence of modern-day football.In an interview with Marca, he said: “There is too much analysis in football, too much.

4 months ago

Mascherano invites Messi and Di Maria to Olympics — can they actually play in Paris?

Javier Mascherano has invited Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria to be part of Argentina's Olympic squad next summer, as per DSports.The former Barcelona icon is now Albicelestes' U-23 boss and is aiming to lead his side to Paris, taking his ex-teammates onboard as well.

Barcelona

4 months ago

176

'Hugo, do you know the kid Messi?' - 'Who?': How Leo turned Maradona heir overnight — not for his skills

It's hard to believe but even after Lionel Messi arrived at Barcelona, he was barely known in Argentina. One article in the El Grafico magazine changed the situation overnight - here is how it happened.

Barcelona

4 months ago

138

'You talk when you are here, not when you are gone': Al-Khelaifi slams Messi for 'not respecting' PSG

Lionel Messi left PSG over six months ago, but nevertheless continues to be a major talking point in France.Despite winning two league titles during his two seasons at Parc des Princes, the Argentine faced a lot of criticism from the PSG ultras, who were unhappy with the team's Champions League performance.

Barcelona

4 months ago

149

'It's always better to play against Messi': Feyenoord star Santi Gimenez explains why he opted for Mexico over Argentina

Born in Buenos Aires, Feyenoord's star striker Santiago Gimenez had to face a pivotal choice in his international career: playing for Argentina, led by the iconic Lionel Messi, or Mexico, the country he moved to as a child when his father, ex-Boca Juniors Chaco Gimenez, was transferred to Veracruz.In a recent interview with TyC Sports, the 22-year-old explained why he opted for the latter.

Barcelona

4 months ago

152

Maradona once played for Bayern and even captained them: here is how it happened

Diego Maradona is a true football legend. During his illustrious career, he wore the shirts of Barcelona, Napoli and the Argentina national team.

4 months ago

World Cup winner who offered himself to Barca now available for just €13m

Paulo Dybala is available for just €13m starting from January 1, reports Gazzetta dello Sport's Andrea Pugliese.It applies to all clubs outside Italy.

Barcelona

4 months ago

169

Can Argentina realistically retire no. 10 jersey after Messi hangs boots?

The Argentina FA president, Chiqui Tapia, has promised to retire the number 10 jersey after Leo Messi hangs his boots.Is it technically possible?The answer is yes.

Barcelona

4 months ago

139

Ex-Atletico defender Pernia reveals what would happen if Leo played for Spain and NOT Argentina

In a recent interview with Flashscore, former Atletico and Spanish international defender Mariano Pernia reflected on various aspects of his footballing career, roughly 12 years after hanging up his boots. Just like Leo Messi, Pernia was born and raised in Argentina but unlike the latter made the distinct choice to play for Spain on the international level.

Barcelona

4 months ago

177

'He never forgot': Messi's emotional World Cup gesture to Van Gaal explained

The recently released Netflix documentary 'Captains of the World,' dedicated to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar sheds light on Lionel Messi's famous 'can't hear you' celebration aimed at Louis Van Gaal during Argentina's quarterfinal clash with the Netherlands.The gesture is traced back to Juan Roman Riquelme, who, during his stint at Barcelona, frequently hit the same celebration in defiance of the Dutch boss.

Barcelona

5 months ago

144

Argentina promise to retire Messi's iconic no.10 jersey

In his latest address to the media, the president of the Argentina Football Association Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, made a major announcement regarding the iconic no. 10 jersey.

Barcelona

5 months ago

183

'Messi scored and my wife went into labour': Leo's teammate tells crazy story of how his daughter was born

We all know Lionel Messi can do wonders with the ball at his feet but one day his football magic worked off the pitch and helped his international teammate, Giovani Lo Celso, become a father!In an interview with TV Publica, the Argentina midfielder recalled a moment from the 2022 World Cup. Argentina were playing against Mexico, Messi was on the pitch and Lo Celso was watching the game from the stands with his pregnant wife.

Barcelona

5 months ago

120

'I'm a believer, mate': Emi Martinez speaks out on Aston Villa's title chances

Reflecting on beating Arsenal last week, Emiliano Martinez said: "Yeah, yeah, of course! We are in the title race."When you beat Manchester City and Arsenal in a week, one game controlling Man City like I've never seen them being controlled.

Arsenal

5 months ago

Why Nico Paz plays for Argentina despite being born in Spain

Nico Paz has featured for Argentina's U-21 National Team recently, and it surprised many Real Madrid fans: why would the Madrid starlet, who was born and raised in Spain, play for the Albiceleste?Here's what Nico's father told Marca: "Nico never actually did choose Argentina over Spain, the thing is the Spanish team never called him. The opportunity came up from Argentina, and Nico loved the idea of playing for a national team, so he took it.

Real Madrid

5 months ago

Cristiano would hate to hear this: Deco explains why Argentina won World Cup and Portugal didn't

"Argentina won the World Cup because they have Messi. As for us, Portugal had a great generation of good players, but we don't have Lionel," Deco told Albiceleste Talk.

Barcelona

5 months ago

148

'I'll do it for you': Leo Messi's big World Cup promise to Rodrigo De Paul

In an exclusive interview for Star+, Rodrigo De Paul has shared a touching story about Lionel Messi. Just two days before the World Cup quarterfinal encounter with the Netherlands, the Argentine faced an unexpected injury.

Barcelona

5 months ago

146

'What an idiot,' I thought to myself': Leo Messi names only goal celebration he regrets doing

In an exclusive interview with Star+, Lionel Messi unveiled a rare moment of regret, acknowledging feeling like an 'idiot' for a particular goal celebration. The incident happened after the Argentine skipper converted a crucial penalty against the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Barcelona

5 months ago

151

Leo Messi names reason he wanted to win World Cup so bad — not the title itself

Speaking to the 'Champions, a Year Later' special on Star+, Lionel Messi shared a revelation on why becoming a world champion was so important for him. Of course, it's not just about status.

Barcelona

5 months ago

161

Why did Diego Simeone's retro pic go viral after Real Madrid vs Napoli?

Wondering why Diego Simeone's old-school picture is suddenly all over your feed after the Real Madrid - Napoli match? Let's break it down.The pic in questionAt the top, you've got Pablo Paz, a central defender who isn't exactly a household name.

Real Madrid

5 months ago

107

WC Qual, CONMEBOL Table

WC Qual, CONMEBOL

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Player		G
Darwin Nunez	Uruguay	5
Nicolas De la Cruz	Uruguay	3
Lionel Messi	Argentina	3
José Salomón Rondón	Venezuela	2
Rafael Borre	Colombia	2

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