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Disillusioned Cappa quits Argentina's Huracan (Reuters)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:39:56 +0000

Angel Cappa, whose brilliant Huracan side narrowly missed out on the Argentine league title in July, quit on Tuesday disillusioned with the struggling club and his team one from bottom of the standings.

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Injured Messi doubtful for Barcelona's Inter match (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:22:29 +0000

Lionel Messi was among six Barcelona players to miss training on Sunday ahead of its Champions League match against Inter Milan. The Argentina forward was substituted in the 75th minute of Barcelona's 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday because of a problem in his left thigh. He was scheduled to undergo medical tests Sunday.

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Injured Messi doubtful for Barcelona's Inter match (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:51:27 +0000

Lionel Messi is in doubt for Barcelona's Champions League match against Inter Milan on Tuesday due to a leg injury. The Argentina forward was substituted in the 75th minute of Barcelona's 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday because of a problem in his left thigh. Messi was scheduled to undergo medical tests Sunday.

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Argentina derby match deleyed by crowd trouble (Reuters)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:31:55 +0000

A clash between Argentina police and fans marred Saturday's championship match between Buenos Aires rivals Huracan and San Lorenzo.

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Estudiantes beats Tigre 3-1 (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:55:33 +0000

Mauro Boselli's two goals and another from German Re lifted Estudiantes to a 3-1 win over last-place Tigre on Friday in Argentina's Apertura tournament. The victory lifted Estudiantes to third on 29 points, three fewer than joint leaders Banfield and Newell's. Banfield plays on Saturday and Newell's on Sunday.

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Video: The Rosario Derby And The Most Celebrated Goal (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:44:21 +0000

Learn about the 'other' Clasico in Argentina...

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Henry's handball fuels public debate in France (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:54:26 +0000

Thierry Henry's hand ball against Ireland has sparked a passionate public debate in France, generating an intense controversy the likes of which has not been seen since Zinedine Zidane's head-butt in the 2006 World Cup final. L'Equipe, a sports daily, ran the headline "Hand of God" on Thursday -- a phrase which has been used to refer to Argentina player Diego Maradona's...

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Spain regains 1st place from Brazil in rankings (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:28 +0000

Spain regained first place from Brazil in FIFA's monthly world rankings Friday. The European champions regained the top spot they lost to the South Americans in July after friendly wins over fellow World Cup qualifier Argentina and Austria. Brazil beat England 1-0 and Oman 2-0 in the past week but was still overtaken because older ranking points lost value and its wins came against lower-ranked...

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Barcelona's Milito plays for 1st time in 18 months (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:49:27 +0000

Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito has returned from a serious knee injury to play his first game in 18 months. Milito played in Barcelona's 4-1 friendly win over Bolivian club Bolivar on Wednesday. It was the Argentina defender's first match since he injured his right knee in a Champions League semifinal against Manchester United in April 2008.

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Argentine Apertura Round-Up: Newell's And Banfield Neck And Neck As We Head Into The Final Furlong (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:16 +0000

Goal.com’s Tim Sturtridge brings you bang up-to-date with all the happenings from the latest domestic fixtures in Argentina...

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Spain's Victory Against Argentina Has No Bearing On World Cup Success - Diego Perotti (Goal.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:52:11 +0000

The winger is still confident that los Albicelestes can challenge for the greatest prize in world football, despite their friendly defeat to la Furia Roja...

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Names & Faces

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Diego Maradona FIFA handed Argentina's coach a two-month ban from all soccer activities Sunday for his profane rants after his team qualified for the 2010 World Cup. The 1986 Cup-winning captain will miss Argentina's exhibition against Czech Republic...

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Sports Briefing | Soccer: Maradona Barred for Tirades

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:21:54 +0000

FIFA has barred Argentina Coach Diego Maradona from all soccer activities for two months for his expletive-filled rants after his team qualified for the 2010 World Cup.

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Spain Against Argentina Was Not Friendly - Barcelona Midfielder Andres Iniesta (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:30:13 +0000

He says he tried to avoid getting hurt in the game...

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FIFA bans Argentina coach Maradona for two months over tirade

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:39:43 +0000

FIFA has banned Diego Maradona from all soccer activities for two months for the Argentina's coach expletive-filled rants after ...

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FIFA bans Maradona from soccer for 2 months

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:28:07 +0000

FIFA handed Argentina coach Diego Maradona a two-month ban from all soccer activities on Sunday for his expletive-filled rants after his team qualified for the 2010 World Cup.

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OFFICIAL: Diego Maradona Banned From Football For Two Months (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:50:14 +0000

The Argentina coach is banned from all football related activity for two months and has been fined 25 thousand Swiss francs for his post-match rant following the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last month...

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FIFA bans Maradona from soccer for 2 months

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:39:22 +0000

FIFA has banned Diego Maradona from all soccer activities for two months for the Argentina's coach expletive-filled rants after his team qualified for the World Cup.

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FIFA bans Argentina coach Maradona for two months over tirade

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:38:46 +0000

FIFA has banned Diego Maradona from all soccer activities for two months for the Argentina's coach expletive-filled rants after ...

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FIFA bans Maradona from football for 2 months

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:36:58 +0000

FIFA banned Argentina coach Diego Maradona from all football activities for two months for his rant at journalists.

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Argentina coach Diego Maradona (Reuters)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:28:01 +0000

Factbox on Argentina coach Diego Maradona, who was banned for two months by FIFA on Sunday and fined over $24,000 following a foul-mouthed outburst after Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last month.

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FIFA bans Maradona from soccer for 2 months (AP)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:24:02 +0000

FIFA has banned Diego Maradona from all soccer activities for two months for the Argentina's coach expletive-filled rants after his team qualified for the World Cup. A disciplinary panel for world soccer's governing body heard Maradona give evidence during a three-hour hearing Sunday before excluding him from soccer until Jan.

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FIFA hit Maradona with two-month suspension

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:59:34 +0000

Argentina manager Diego Maradona has been banned from football for two months and fined by FIFA as punishment for his rant at journalists following Argentina's qualification for the World Cup finals. > >

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Spain's David Villa Critical Of Argentina's Physical Approach During Friendly Win (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:09:20 +0000

The prolific hitman felt that the South Americans' did not buy into the concept of 'friendly'...

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Vicente Del Bosque: Argentina Victory A Good Test For Spain (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:59:23 +0000

The experienced boss was glad to see his side were pushed to the limit in their hard-fought victory...

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Diego Maradona Praises Lionel Messi Despite Argentina's Loss To Spain (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:29:17 +0000

The legendary figure praised the heir to his throne as the most satisfying element of his side's defeat at the Vicente Calderon...

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Alonso scores twice as Spain beats Argentina 2-1 (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:17:02 +0000

Xabi Alonso scored twice to lead European champion Spain over Argentina 2-1 Saturday night in a matchup of teams that figure to be among the most-watched at next year's World Cup. Alonso scored on a rebound in the 16th minute after goalkeeper Sergio Romero saved David Silva's angled shot. Lionel Messi tied it with a penalty kick in the 61st after Maxi Rodriguez stole the ball from Raul...

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Brazil hold sway over England, Argentina beaten (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:23:37 +0000

* Brazil continue dominance over England

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Spain 2-1 Argentina: Alonso bags brace

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:14:20 +0000

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Alonso scores twice as Spain beats Argentina 2-1

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:53:54 +0000

Xabi Alonso's two goals helped European champions Spain defeat Argentina 2-1 in a Madrid friendly.

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Alonso gives Spain 2-1 win over Argentina (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:49:59 +0000

Xabi Alonso struck once from open play and once from the penalty spot to give Spain a 2-1 win over Argentina in a friendly international on Saturday.

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Spain 2-1 Argentina: Two-Goal Xabi Alonso Settles Two-Penalty Encounter (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:47:18 +0000

An entertaining one that the hosts deservedly won...

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Spain 2 Argentina 1 - international friendly result (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:44:28 +0000

Spain 2 Argentina 1 - international friendly result.

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I Don't Know What The Future Holds - Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:57:14 +0000

The midfielder dodged the question about moving back to Barcelona and said that Argentina will be tough opposition for Spain this evening...

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Maradona to face FIFA over profane rants at media

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:11:31 +0000

Argentina coach Diego Maradona will face a FIFA disciplinary panel Sunday that could ban him from games at next year's World Cup.

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Maradona to Face FIFA Over Profane Rants at Media

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:10:34 +0000

ZURICH (AP) -- Argentina coach Diego Maradona will face a FIFA disciplinary panel Sunday that could ban him from games at next year's World Cup.

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Maradona to face FIFA over profane rants at media (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:59:13 +0000

Argentina coach Diego Maradona will face a FIFA disciplinary panel Sunday that could ban him from games at next year's World Cup. Maradona has been summoned to the headquarters of soccer's governing body to explain his expletive-filled rant last month. The outburst, aimed at the Argentine media, came during a news conference after his team clinched a spot in the World Cup in South Africa.

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Iker Casillas Set To Win 100th Cap For Spain Against Argentina (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:57:13 +0000

The Real Madrid glovesman will become only the third player in history to reach a century of appearances for la Seleccion...

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Spain Are One Of The Candidates To Win The World Cup - Argentina's Maxi Rodriguez (Goal.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:47:12 +0000

The winger is looking forward to a "special" game in the Vicente Calderon against a team he rates as one of the best on Earth...

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Maradona seeking sanctuary in public support

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:59:32 +0000

Argentina coach Diego Maradona feels mistreated and persecuted but says he is focusing on his job, family and the support of "ordinary people".

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Maradona says feels mistreated and persecuted (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:11:19 +0000

Argentina coach Diego Maradona feels mistreated and persecuted but says he is focusing on his job, family and the support of "ordinary people".

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I Would Exchange All My Trophies For The World Cup - Argentina Star Lionel Messi (Goal.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:35:13 +0000

The Barcelona forward would do anything to win the World Cup, and blasted those who claim that he does not care about his country...

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Spain plays Argentina in early World Cup marker

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:27:14 +0000

European champion Spain hosts Argentina in an international friendly Saturday that could serve as an early marker for both teams' World Cup ambitions. Spain has lost only twice in the past three years and reached the 2010 finals with a 100 percent qualifying record in its group.

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Tevez considers retiring if Argentina win World Cup

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:33 +0000

Carlos Tevez has said he is considering retirement after the World Cup if Argentina pick up the trophy, because he is disappointed at losing his first choice place for his country and exhausted by the amount of football he is playing.

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Retirement crosses exhausted Tevez's mind (Reuters)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:50 +0000

Disappointment at losing his first choice place for Argentina and exhaustion have led Carlos Tevez to consider retirement after the World Cup, despite being only 25, usually a peak age in a footballer's career.

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We Must Not Think We Are Unbeatable - Spain Coach Vicente Del Bosque (Goal.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:25:12 +0000

La Seleccion must work hard for each other and not get over-confident when they face Argentina...

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Pick Your Argentina Team (Goal.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:55:15 +0000

Diego Maradona and his men’s true credentials will be tested when they go up against the most in-form footballing nation at present. Goal.com invites you to pick your starting XI against Spain…

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Spain vs Argentina: The Key Battles (Goal.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:05:17 +0000

As La Furia Roja prepare to entertain the Albicelestes, Goal.com’s KS Leong picks out the most fascinating duels in what is expected to be a true exhibition of football…

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Spanish Inquisition: How Spain And Argentina Were Similar Until 2008 (Goal.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:05:18 +0000

Ahead of the friendly international between two of the World Cup contenders on Saturday, Goal.com's Subhankar Mondal tries to figure out why Spain and Argentina have struggled in recent years.....

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Barcelona rejected Inter Milan bid for Messi

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:11:33 +0000

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that Inter Milan made an audacious attempt to buy Argentina striker Lionel Messi during the summer.

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