Argentina (National Football)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 14:  Lionel Messi of Argentina scores the equalizing goal from the penalty spot during the friendly International football match Spain against Argentina at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, on November 14, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

With Seven Months Til South Africa, Seven Observations Of Argentina

1. Fernando Gago and Fabricio Coloccini should never play for Argentina again : How the worst signing in English Premier League over the last five years is even considered for a country like Argentina is astounding...

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    S B commented on FIFA World Rankings, October '09: Argentina Rise Again

    Just one more word. England did not even qualify for the Euro Cup which they have never won. Obviously did not qualify for the Confederations Cup...

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      Yeah. if that is an accurately done ELO system you are quoting from then it would...

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      It's a good question - unfortunately the Netherlands are still paying the price for not qualifying...

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    Spain overrated because of losin a minor cup? Confederations cup is just shit, like all "super cups". No team ever won any glory from winning it,...

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    Yoosof Farah commented on With Seven Months Til South Africa, Seven Observations Of Argentina

    Spain were brilliant against Argentina.

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    Rami J commented on With Seven Months Til South Africa, Seven Observations Of Argentina

    great article man,and let me say i wish someone talk to him and tell him to change his attitude,and hire a really good tactical assistant,cuz other...

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    Willie Gannon commented on With Seven Months Til South Africa, Seven Observations Of Argentina

    Diego escapes your points?

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      Diego was indirectly a part of all of them. His call ups have been completely shocking....

    • Willie Gannon replied…

      Great player that he is, you'd have to think a blind monkey would pick a better...

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    S B commented on Argentina and Spain On Common Ground in Madrid

    Great stuff

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    Andrew Jordan commented on FIFA World Rankings, October '09: Argentina Rise Again

    Argentina is too high on this list. They scraped into qualifying on the final day, and they have very little team chemistry (Maradona calling up too...

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      FIFA's is maths-based as well (at least that's what they say) but obviously there are differences...

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      Spain overrated because of losin a minor cup? Confederations cup is just shit, like all "super...

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    Andrew Jordan commented on Argentina: Should Diego Maradona Be Sacked?

    Maradona should be fired. He was an all time great footballer, but he is terrible as a manager. The team isn't playing well with him as...

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      S.B., your response is completely devoid of facts. The prior coach to Maradona, Basile, quit his...

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      FACT: The Brazil U-20 made it to the World Cup final with a 100% local based...



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