Mauro Icardi found the net in the opening two minutes as Argentina beat Mexico 2-0 for the second time in five days.
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Mexico looking to respond in second game of Argentina double-header
Mexico interim boss Ricardo Ferretti has sent his best wishes to whoever takes the job full-time ahead of the friendly against Argentina in Mendoza.
Ricardo Ferretti says Mexico must improve following loss to Argentina
Mexico’s interim coach Ricardo Ferretti admitted his side would have to improve before next week’s second meeting with Argentina after suffering a 2-0 defeat in Cordoba.
Ramiro Funes Mori helps Argentina seal 2-0 victory over Mexico
Ramiro Funes Mori’s first-half header and a late own goal from Isaac Brizuel were enough for Argentina to cruise to a 2-0 win over Mexico in their international friendly in Cordoba.
Argentina ready to take on whole world – Scaloni upbeat despite defeat to Brazil
Argentina’s caretaker Lionel Scaloni insisted his team showed they are ready to “take on the whole world” despite their disappointing late defeat by rivals Brazil.
Miranda claims last gasp win for Brazil
Brazil secured a last-gasp victory over South American rivals Argentina when Miranda headed an injury-time goal to win the Super Clasico friendly tournament in Saudi Arabia.
‘Brazil v Argentina is never a friendly’ – rivals set for Saudi Arabia clash
Brazil and Argentina take their rivalry to Saudi Arabia this week, with both managers insisting Tuesday’s clash is a friendly in name only.
Argentina see off Iraq with dominant performance
Argentina continued their recovery from a disappointing World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 friendly victory over Iraq in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Lionel Scaloni happy after Argentina earn draw with Colombia
Interim coach Lionel Scaloni felt it was a case of mission accomplished following Argentina’s goalless draw in their friendly with Colombia.
Lionel Scaloni pleased with Argentina intensity in win over Guatemala
Argentina’s new-look side played with “great intensity” in their convincing 3-0 win over Guatemala, interim head coach Lionel Scaloni said.
New-look Argentina cruise past Guatemala
Argentina blew Guatemala away in the first half on their way to a routine 3-0 friendly win in Los Angeles.
The dance of the virtuoso: Lessons from the World Cup
The platitude of football being a team game has been heard by everyone, but we…
Argentina at Russia 2018: The self-destructive version of viveza-criolla
There was a lot to dislike about Argentina’s conduct at this World Cup, and it’s…
World Cup highs and lows: From Mbappe to Lopetegui and everything in between
The 2018 World Cup came to an end on Sunday as France beat Croatia 4-2…
The hits and misses from Russia 2018
The World Cup is over, with France claiming glory in the final at Moscow’s Luzhniki…
Memorable World Cup goals – five of the best from Russia 2018
The 2018 World Cup has served up plenty of goals, including a number of spectacular…
From Russia with love – the World Cup crackers
The 2018 World Cup has been widely regarded as one of the most exciting international…
The Messi vs Ronaldo Debate is the Low-point of Modern Football Conversation
Like the mythological snake, Ouroboros, the self-consuming egos of Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi have…
Mbappe shakes off Pele comparisons after stunning France win
France hero Kylian Mbappe vowed to keep his feet on the ground despite matching a…
Mbappe double stuns Argentina as France book quarter-final place
Kylian Mbappe came of age in Kazan with a stunning second half double to fire…