The last time Chile and Argentina faced each other it was for the Copa America Centenario title. Since then, they’ve both changed coaches and their standing in South America has fallen. There will bea lot on the line when Argentina (fifth South America) and Chile (fourth after 12 games) meet in their critical 2018 World […]
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What They're Saying: Guillermo Barros Schelotto
“They know that MLS is different to 10 years ago. They can go, make good money, play with some pressure. They know they can make a career in the United States and then maybe move to Europe. Tenyears ago, it was impossible. Right now, you can.” — Boca Juniors head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who […]
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Aguero hailed by Guardiola after 'amazing' performance
Sergio Aguero scored twice in Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Huddersfield in their English FA Cup replay, winning praise from manager Pep Guardiola, who had previously dropped him favorof young Gabriel Jesus. “[It’s the] best I have ever seen from him,” said Guardiola. “The performance was amazing.”
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FIFA piles pressure on Argentine federation
The Argentine soccer federation (AFA) could be suspended if it does not accept South American soccer governing body Conmebol’s ethics committee as arbiter in vetting candidates for the AFApresidential elections. The AFA wants a local lawyers association to oversee the election. FIFA intervened last summer to allow Argentina to play in the Copa Centenario after […]
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Dybala doesn't celebrate after scoring twice for Juventus
Juventus striker Paulo Dybala scored twice against his former club Palermo in a 4-1 win that moved the Italian champions 10 points clear at the top. “I knew that if I scoredI wouldn’t celebrate, out of respect for my former fans and teammates I didn’t celebrate,” the Argentine said after scoring on a free kick […]
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MLS Moves: NYCFC signs third DP, brings back ex-Timber
Two more prominent signings have reshaped the New York City FC roster yet again. Argentine attacker Maximiliano Moralez and Costa Rican winger Rodney Wallace are the latestadditions. Both acquisitions were announced Wednesday, the same day the NYCFC players already in preseason camp dropped a 2-0 decision to the Red Bulls in Arizona. Moralez, 29, comes […]
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MLS Camp Chatter: Ferreira, 16, hits golazo for FC Dallas
Jesus Ferreira, the 16-year-old son of former MLS MVP David Ferreira, scored both goals as FC Dallas defeated the River Plate reserves, 2-1, in its fifth straight day of games againstArgentine opposition on its stay in Buenos Aires. On one of the goals, he sent a defender to the ground before scoring from the left side. […]
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Pep snubs Kun — modern soccer at its worst
By Paul Gardner Back in 2005 the word from Argentina was that maybe — of course maybe — a new Maradona was appearing. Independiente had a precocious 16-year-old already playingfor their first team, already scoring goals. I started to watch as many Independiente games as I could (TV, of course) — actually I was a […]
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Guardiola: Aguero is still in Manchester City's plans
The signing of Brazilian teenager Gabriel Jesus, who scored in Manchester City’s 4-0 win over West Ham United, has raised questions about the future of Argentine striker Sergio Aguero.Manager Pep Guardiola insisted, though, Aguero’s future is still at Manchester City.
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MLS Profile: Timbers hope Blanco can erase Melano gaffe
A year and half after squandering a Designated Player spot and millions of dollars on Lucas Melano, Portland has shored up its right flank with Sebastian Blanco. The native of Buenos Aries has signed a DP contract after scoring 28 goals and logging 35 assists in 212 Argentine league games for CA Lanus (2006-11) and San […]