Tag: Argentina
Argentina is mourning the death of 1978 World Cup winner Luis Galván, who passed away at 77 in Córdoba following complications from pneumonia. Galván, a key figure in Argentina's 1978 World Cup triumph, played all matches in the tournament alongside captain Daniel Passarella.
He earned 34 caps and spent most...
Argentinian football legend Hugo Gatti has passed away at the age of 80. Known as El Loco (“The Madman”) for his eccentric playing style and outspoken personality, Gatti made over 350 appearances for Boca Juniors and is remembered as one of the first goalkeepers to wear gloves and frequently...
Argentina is captivated by the five-month trial of seven medical personnel accused of homicide with possible intent in connection with the death of football legend Diego Maradona. The former football star, who led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup, died at age 60 from heart disease on November 25,...
Javier Mascherano, the former Liverpool and Barcelona star, now coaching Argentina’s Under-20 team, made headlines during a friendly against Bolivia. His team led early, but Bolivia’s Nathan Tito was shown a red card just 13 minutes in for a challenge on Lautaro Millan.
Instead of playing with a man advantage,...
The Albiceleste's campaign in Paris has descended into further disarray as their training base was reportedly burglarized. Among the stolen items was a watch belonging to Thiago Almada. Following the incident, the Argentine delegation filed a police report in Lyon, according to the prosecutor's office in Saint-Etienne.
Confirming the event,...
The World Cup-winning goalkeeper has openly expressed his desire to join Javier Mascherano’s Argentina squad in Paris. He has previously secured international titles with his country, including the Copa America and Finalissima.
However, Aston Villa has decided against releasing him for the Paris tournament, citing his recent participation in another...
The Argentine football icon has consistently rewritten the annals of history throughout his illustrious career. With eight Ballon d’Or awards to his name, a World Cup victory, and a status as the most decorated player ever, Messi has secured his place among the greatest of all time.
At the 2024...
According to TNT Sports, Javier Mascherano, the coach of Argentina's U23 squad, has formally requested that Manchester United release Alejandro Garnacho for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris. However, United has not yet responded to this request. A similar situation exists with Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, another promising player Mascherano...
Messi, now boasting eight Ballons d'Or and an unparalleled collection of top honors, was on the cusp of his 23rd birthday when entrusted with the captaincy for Argentina. Diego Maradona, an iconic figure in his homeland, bestowed this honor upon him during the 2010 World Cup.
Stepping into the captain's...
The captain of Argentina's World Cup-winning team had to withdraw from the national squad for the March international friendlies due to an injury sustained during Inter Miami's CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Nashville earlier this month.
Di Maria, known for his close bond with Messi, suggests that Messi's injury, despite...
