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Tag: Argentina
Six of the best – Messi chalks up another landmark in record-breaking career
Lionel Messi may be approaching the twilight of his remarkable career but the accumulation of records, honours and scintillating performances shows no sign of diminishing.
Uruguay pay the penalty as Lionel Messi salvages draw for Argentina
Lionel Messi converted an added-time penalty as Argentina salvaged a 2-2 draw against their South American rivals Uruguay in a friendly in Tel Aviv.
Aguero to start alongside Messi as Argentina face Uruguay
Sergio Aguero will start alongside Lionel Messi as Argentina face Uruguay in a friendly in Tel Aviv on Monday.
Lionel Messi praises team effort after his goal settles Argentina v Brazil
Lionel Messi praised Argentina’s work ethic after scoring the winner on his return to international football as Brazil were beaten 1-0 in Riyadh.
Lionel Messi makes his mark on international return as Argentina beat Brazil
Lionel Messi made a successful return to international football as Argentina gained a measure of revenge on Brazil for this summer’s Copa America semi-final defeat with a 1-0 win in Riyadh.
Messi magic, red cards and controversy – memorable Brazil v Argentina meetings
Brazil and Argentina go head to head again in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Jesus looking to get better of Man City team-mates as Brazil tackle Argentina
Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus is determined to get one over on Manchester City team-mates Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Aguero when they tackle Argentina in Saudi Arabia.
England’s 1,000th men’s senior international: 5 landmark games
England men’s team play their 1,000th senior international on Thursday, when they take on Montenegro at Wembley.
Mauricio Pochettino unhappy at Giovani Lo Celso’s Argentina call-up
Mauricio Pochettino is not happy with Giovani Lo Celso’s inclusion in Argentina’s latest squad.
Germany pegged back after Gnabry strikes again
Germany had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Argentina in their friendly in Dortmund despite Serge Gnabry continuing his rich vein of form.
Scaloni rejects criticism of Argentina
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has defended his country’s recent record ahead of their friendly with Mexico.
Chile and Argentina play out a goalless draw in Los Angeles
Chile drew 0-0 with an Argentina side missing Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero in a fractious friendly at the Los Angeles Coliseum which produced 10 yellow cards.
Football confederation hits back after Messi’s Copa America ‘corruption’ claims
The South American football confederation said questioning the integrity of the Copa America is “unacceptable” after Lionel Messi alleged Argentina were victims of “corruption” in their 2-1 win over Chile.
Argentina claim Copa America bronze despite Lionel Messi’s dismissal
Lionel Messi was controversially sent off as Argentina beat Chile 2-1 to win the Copa America third-place play-off in Sao Paulo.
Arturo Vidal admits Chile lack motivation for Copa America third-place play-off
Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal admits there is little inclination among the squad to play their Copa America third-place play-off against Argentina.
Messi accuses referee of favouring Brazil in Copa America semi-final
Lionel Messi slammed the standard of officiating after Argentina crashed out of the Copa America with a 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil.
Thiago Silva says Brazil want to right the wrongs of Mineirao humiliation
Thiago Silva insists Brazil must forget about their World Cup humiliation ahead of their return to Mineirao.
Sergio Aguero on target as Argentina reach Copa America quarter-finals
Argentina are through to the Copa America quarter-finals after a 2-0 victory against Qatar saw them secure second place in Group B.
Neville proud after England reach Women’s World Cup last 16 on ’emotional day’
England boss Phil Neville expressed his pride in his players at the end of an “emotional day” after the Lionesses sealed a place in the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Argentina in Le Havre.