Tag: Argentina
Messi named in the Argentina squad first time since 2018 World Cup
Lionel Messi has been named in the Argentina squad for the first time since the 2018 World Cup.
Missing Argentina’s submarine found
Argentina’s navy announced early Saturday that searchers had found the missing submarine ARA San Juan deep in the Atlantic a…
Super Eagles and the curse of Argentina
In local football parlance, when a football team constantly thrashes another soccer squad at every given chance, the one on…
France beat Argentina 4-3 to send them out of World Cup
France have beaten Argentina 4-3 to send the South American side out of the World Cup, with Lionel Messi set…
Russia 2018: Argentina Bridge too long for Super Eagles to cross
In a match of contrasting styles that lived up to its billing, the Lionel Messi-captained La Albiceleste of Argentina fought…
World Cup: Why Nigeria lost to Argentina – Coach Tunde Disu
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director, Tunde Disu, has said that hard luck was responsible for Nigeria’s ouster from…
Osinbajo says Super Eagles will defeat Argentina
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles would defeat their Argentine counterpart to move into the…
We are not afraid of Argentina — Super Eagles
The Super Eagles players on Monday in St Peterburg said that the team would beat Argentina in the last group…
Super Eagles will give their best against Argentina – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday assured that the Super Eagles would give their best as they tackle Argentina…
“Ahmed Musa is as dangerous as Lionel Messi”
Some Argentina fans who are in Russia to support their nation have described Ahmed Musa as a big threat to…
‘It will be fire-for-fire against Argentina – Ahmed Musa
Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles two goals hero in Nigeria’s defeat of Iceland at Volgograd, on Friday said the game against…
Croatia humiliate Argentina 3-0 to reach knockout stage
Croatia have reached the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup after beating Argentina 3-0 with a sublime display on…
Argentina’s draw against Iceland a disgrace – Maradona
Argentina legend Diego Maradona says the team's draw with Iceland was a "disgrace" and warned manager Jorge Sampaoli "he can't…
Messi misses penalty as Iceland hold star-studded Argentina
Iceland have pulled an upset at the ongoing Russia 2018 World Cup as the minor held star-studded Argentina to a…
Icardi, Serie A top scorer dropped from Argentina’s World Cup squad
Mauro Icardi, Italia Serie A top scorer, has been dropped from Argentina's 2018 World Cup squad.
Spain inflicts 6-1 pain on Argentina, Isco hits hat-trick
Isco struck his first international hat-trick as Spain extended Julen Lopetegui's unbeaten run as coach to 18 matches with a…
Argentina can be “Messi team’’ at Russia 2018, Sampaoli says
FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has the talent and maturity to carry Argentina’s hopes of a successful 2018 FIFA World…
2018 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria, Argentina Match Tickets Sold Out
Federation of International Football Association, FIFA has confirmed that Match tickets for the Super Eagles Group D match against Argentina…
Russia 2018: Nigeria draw Argentina, Croatia in Group D
Nigeria's Super Eagles will face perennial foe, Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in Group D in Russia 2018.
Argentina ends missing sub rescue mission
The Argentine navy has said it has abandoned attempts to rescue 44 crew members on board a submarine that disappeared…
I want to coach Argentina again – Maradona
Diego Maradona criticised the faltering Argentina team on Wednesday and appealed for another chance at managing the national side.
Merciless Super Eagles thrash Argentina 4-2
Nigeria's Super Eagles on Tuesday thrash Argentina 4-2 in an International friendly match played in Russia, host of the 2018…
Super Eagles to play Argentina in Russia
Three-time African champions Nigeria and two-time world champions Argentina will meet in a mouth-watering international friendly in the Russian city…
Messi’s hat-trick sends Argentina to World Cup
Lionel Messi scored a superb hat-trick as Argentina came from behind to win away in Ecuador and qualify for the…
Argentina in danger of missing World Cup, fumble to draw at home
Argentina are in danger of missing their first World Cup since 1970 after they were held to a goalless draw…
Argentina fumble to draw at home in 2018 World Cup qualifier
Argentina's 2018 World Cup qualifying struggles continued with a 1-1 home draw against bottom side Venezuela.
Under 20 World Cup: England demolish Argentina 3-0
England began their Under-20 World Cup campaign in South Korea with a 3-0 victory over an Argentina side reduced to…
Argentina fires coach over poor World Cup Qualifier performance
Argentina have sacked Edgardo Bauza after eight matches as coach, with the team outside the automatic qualifying places for next…
Bolivia beat Argentina in World Cup Qualifying after Messi’s ban
Argentina lost 2-0 to Bolivia in World Cup qualifying, five and a half hours after captain Lionel Messi was given…
Messi’s penalty kick lifts Argentina to qualify for 2018 World Cup
Lionel Messi converted a penalty kick as Argentina laboured to a 1-0 win over Chile in a 2018 FIFA World…