Netherlands vs Argentina Preview #451807812 / gettyimages.com The Dutch face the Argentines in a juicy semi-final encounter that offers to light up the world cup with some world class attackers on display with two solid and tactically brilliant managers on show. Alejandro Sabella has been very passionate about managing the Argentine national team and that … Read more
The World Cup slowly edges towards its last throes, and the four quarter-final matches brought together, for the first time ever, a semi-final lineup featuring the powerhouse trio of Brazil, Argentina and Germany. Three nations with 10 World Cups between them, and Netherlands being the fourth and last entrant. Brazil came through a spirited James Rodriguez-inspired … Read more
Argentina vs Belgium Preview ARGENTINA – BRINGING BACK THE GLORY Looking back at the previous World Cup in 2010, Argentina will try and push out their humiliating 0-4 defeat they suffered at the hands of the Germans. Fast forwarding to the present, the La Albiceleste are fresh and packed with talent. Manager Alejandro Sabella has … Read more
#451368936 / gettyimages.com Argentina take on a spirited Switzerland side at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo in the knockout last sixteen clash of the FIFA World Cup 2014. Lionel Messi has taken centre stage for Alejandro Sabella’s side and has been the talk of the Albiceleste in their perfect record in their campaign in … Read more
Argentina vs Switzerland Preview So Lionel Messi has finally come good at a World Cup. It has taken eight years for the world’s best player to stamp his class in football’s biggest stage, but the Barcelona forward and 4-time World Player of the year has added 4 goals to his only previous World Cup goal … Read more
After Lionel Messi won Argentina’s encounter against Iran on his own, the Albiceleste take on Bosnia and Herzegovina slayers Nigeria at Port Alegre. Argentina have already booked their spot in the knockout stages of the World Cup after winning their opening two matches and only require a draw against the African side to top the … Read more
#450935754 / gettyimages.com After an unconvincing, but an important 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Argentina’s next assignment is Iran on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. Lionel Messi and Co are expected to roll past the Asians who will not trouble the Albiceleste but can Alejandro Sabella’s men finally come … Read more
Argentina vs Bosnia And Herzegovina Preview Lionel Messi has achieved everything there is to achieve at club level, yet the world’s best player hasn’t been able to stamp his mark in the World Cup. An injury-plagued campaign has seen him have a rather poor season by his lofty standards, and there is nothing more he … Read more
Even though the World Cup is about a year away, one feels yearning on which teams will face long trips in Samba Land. While Spain will be the perennial favourites, they are certainly not invincible, remember the Confederations Cup final where they were steamrolled by three goals by the home country Brazil. While no country … Read more
Injuries and suspension has not deterred Argentina’s national coach, Alejandro Sabella from calling on the services of Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria. Sabella has called the winger up for the Albiceleste’s forthcoming World Cup 2014 qualifiers against Venezuela (22nd March) and Bolivia (26th March), despite the fact that Angel Di Maria is suspended for the first … Read more