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Messi hits hat-trick as Argentina beat Bolivia 6-0
Add a CommentLionel Messi scored his 10th international hat-trick as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in World Cup qualifying. The 37-year-old Inter Miami forward, who also set up two goals at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, moved level with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo for … Read more →
Argentina declares national holiday for World Cup bash
Add a CommentArgentina’s national team yesterday celebrated their World Cup triumph in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional epicentre of sporting celebrations, the federation said. The Argentine government declared yesterday would be a bank holiday so that … Read more →
Messi wants to continue with Argentina after World Cup final win over France
Add a CommentLionel Messi inspired Argentina to their first World Cup victory since 1986 in an enthralling final vs France; the 35-year-old wants to carry on playing for Argentina; “I enjoy being in the national team, the group, I want to continue … Read more →
Argentina hosts Lionel Messi’s ‘wedding of the century’
Add a CommentArgentine football star Lionel Messi has married his childhood sweetheart in his hometown in what has been called the “wedding of the century”. A civil ceremony for Messi, 30, and Antonela Roccuzzo, 29, was held at a luxury hotel in … Read more →
Argentina sack coach Bauza
Add a CommentArgentina have parted ways with national team coach Edgardo Bauza. This was revealed to reporters in Buenos Aires by football association president Claudio Tapia. “We’ve reached an agreement, we’ve told Bauza he’s ceased to be the national team coach,” the … Read more →
Brazil coach Scolari predicts World Cup final against Argentina
Add a CommentBrazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has projected that Argentina will be the most likely opponent if the hosts can make it all the way to the World Cup final. Scolari says he and his staff analysed the tournament’s bracket and predicted the … Read more →
Pele: Messi is not as good for Argentina
Add a CommentPele says Lionel Messi is not as good for Argentina as he is for Barcelona as a result of a lack of understanding with his international team-mates. Messi has been criticised throughout his career by those in his homeland, who believe he tries harder inBlaugrana colours than … Read more →
Messi’s 2 goals book Argentina’s World Cup slot
Add a CommentLionel Messi scored twice as Argentina booked their place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with a 5-2 thrashing of Paraguay last Tuesday. Argentina captain Messi struck a penalty in each half as the South American giants, needing … Read more →
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