[VIDEO PICK: Happy Feet] How’s it going at Barcelona since it added Neymar to its array of superstars last summer? Partnering the young Brazilianwith four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi is going quite well indeed — and is massively entertaining — as this video montage attests. Barca is 8-0-0 in LaLiga, 2-0-0 in […]
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What They're Saying
“I can tell you what I thought about Italian soccer. I thought that nobody ran, that the game was slow, that it was easy. Now I can say that is not the case!” — Argentine strikerCarlos Tevez, who joined Juventus from Manchester City this season after seven years in England. He has three goals in […]
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Argentina, Italy and Netherlands clinch
[WORLD CUP 2014 QUALIFYING: Tuesday] The USA and Costa Rica were among five teams to clinch berths in the World Cup finals. Italy and the Netherlands became thefirst teams to clinch from Europe, while Argentina won, 5-2, at Paraguay to return to the finals. World Cup 2014 Finalists: Brazil (host)Japan (Asia) Australia (Asia) Iran (Asia) […]
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Scolari: Messi Has Two Years Left at the Top
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has said that Lionel Messi, the world’s best player for the last four years, will remain at the top for two moreyears before being eclipsed by Brazilian youngster and Barcelona teammate Neymar. “Lionel will continue to be the best for one or two more years,” Scolaritold the German soccer federation’s website. “Messi is a […]
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Pope Francis Meets Argentina, Italy Squads
Pope Francis, who is a big soccer fan, on Tuesday met with the Italy and Argentina squads ahead of Wednesday night’s friendly at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, which was organizedin his honor. The Argentine pope with Italian roots said he was torn about which team to support. “I thank you all for being here. […]
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El Tri calls up pair of naturalized Argentines
[MEXICO] What’s the answer to Mexico’s attacking problems this year? Coach Jose Manuel de la Torre hopes he has found it ina pair of Argentines. Cruz Azul midfielder Christian Gimenez, who was recently naturalized, has been called up for El Tri’s friendly Wednesday against Ivory Coastat MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Tigres forward Damian Alvarez, who made one appearance […]
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Argentine League Bans Away Fans
The Argentine soccer federation (AFA) has banned away fans from attending matches in the opening two weekends of its season. According to the Associated Press, almost every match inArgentina’s top leagues is threatened with violence. The AFA and Argentina’s government came up with the plan.
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Fire and Impact find DPs in Argentina
[MLS TRANSACTIONS] Juan Luis Anangono became the latest Ecuadoran to sign with MLS as the Chicago Fire acquired the24-year-old striker, who spent his last season on loan to Argentinos Juniors in Argentina. Montreal also landed a Designated Player playing in Argentina as it signed midfielder Hernan Bernardello, who was on loan last season with Colon.
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Video of Messi dominating as a very young boy
[VIDEO PICK: La Pulga] Today we’re sharing some footage of Lionel Messi that came to light this spring, these extended highlights will have yourecognizing the young genius just by observing his trademark body language, and domination. Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina on June 24, 1987. The dates on these highlightsvary, but it appears […]
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Reports: Martino is Barca's New Coach
Reports in Spain claim that Barcelona has signed former Newell’s Old Boys boss Gerardo “Tata” Martino as its new coach, following the revelation on Fridaythat Tito Vilanova had to step down as first team manager due to his ongoing battle with cancer. According to Marca, Martino has signed a three-season deal with the La Ligachampion […]