Even though there were no goals, Brazil v Argentina is never disappointing. Up next, September 6th with Chile vs Brazil and Argentinz vs Paraguay.

Congratulations the US Women's team who beat Italy 2-0 today to win their group and a spot in the Peace Queen Cup finals on Saturday. The win mean the women took all three-group games, including a 1-0 win against Brazil (a little better then their World Cup result from last year). Also, their offense seems to be back as they out scored their opposition 5-1. The final will be a rematch of ...

First thing first: We didn't lose to Brazil again. It was like a curse we had whenever we face DUNGA and his team. The record so far consisted in 2 wins for the Brazilian manager with 6 goals scored and none conceded (after that 0-3 result in a London friendly -first match for BASILE in his second spell as Argentina manager- and that 0-3 Copa America final). The key? I think it was Brazil ...

It’s about time, Dunga. A draw against Argentina usually is not bad. A draw against Argentina playing as if Brazil was Poland is terrible. The result of leaving the brain behind was the greatest amount of creative chants asking the coach to leave. I’m not sure if I like more “Adeus, Dunga” (Goodbye Dunga) or “Ah, ta demitido!” (Oh, you’re fired). Dunga chose physical work to beat ...

Good morning all. It was a pretty entertaining day of soccer on Wednesday, with quality games galore and plenty of transfer talk to go around. Today promises to be action-packed as well, with the Portugal-Germany Euro quarterfinal taking center stage. Let's start the morning off with some stories from last night and this morning to get your day started: Brazil and Argentina tie  ...

South American giants fail to score Brazil and Argentina drew 0-0 in last night's World Cup qualifier, but at least they moved closer to leaders Paraguay, who lost 4-2 in Bolivia. Having lost 2-0 to Paraguay at the weekend, Brazil's...

South American giants fail to score Brazil and Argentina drew 0-0 in last night's World Cup qualifier, but at least they moved closer to leaders Paraguay, who lost 4-2 in Bolivia. Having lost 2-0 to Paraguay at the weekend, Brazil's...

Brazil and Argentina convened for their first meeting of the qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa on Wednesday night, with Argentina aware that a win would take them back to joint top of the table alongside Paraguay, after the Guaraní fell to a shock 4-2 defeat to Bolivia in La Paz [...]

Well, it seems as if the players are mostly recovered from this afternoon's game - cat naps and massages seem to have done their part. The quiet halls of the team floor from this afternoon are back to normal. What are players doing with their down time tonight? Most are watching the Brazil - Argentina match... Some are half-watching while playing JENGA (Casey and Kristin) And some ...

Brazil and Argentina square off in a crucial World Cup qualifier for both teams in Brazil tonight. If you will be watching the game, and will be online, please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below. I will be looking to do a running commentary of this match so check back throughout the evening to follow the match. Enjoy the ...

Alfio Basile has named Argentina’s starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier against Brazil in Belo Horizonte, and it includes both Juan Román Riquelme and Lionel Messi. Sensibly, Messi will partner Julio Cruz rather than form part of the little-and-little combo which featured against Ecuador on Sunday, as Sergio Agüero drops to the bench. Both [...]

OK, less than an hour to go and the secret that's been Argentina's lineup is believed to be over. Here's the probable lineup Olé, the only sporting newspaper of Argentina, is giving on their website: ABBONDANZIERI; BURDISSO, COLOCCINI, HEINZE; ZANETTI, MASCHERANO, GAGO, Jonás GUTIERREZ; RIQUELME; MESSI and CRUZ. So...our worst nightmares are becoming a reality with CRUZ starting tonight and ...

Juan Sebastián VERON stayed in Argentina because of an injury and he'll miss out on the match against Brazil tonight. Watching TV today, I've seen him in a very long interview with TyC Sports (a sports TV channel). He was asked about this problem between MESSI and RIQUELME and he said: "We need them both, we need every player to play for the team". I didn't hear a clear denial of those rumours ...

I didn't think I would post something off topic from the all-important Brazil v. Argentina for the WC Qualifiers. But...this is surely something that I can't wait to post as I'm watching Manu GINOBILI on the TV and he says he is in doubt for the Olympic Games. The reason? An ankle injury that's bothering him since the start of the playoffs with San Antonio Spurs. He says he will have another ...

In the buildup to Wednesday night’s South American clásico between Brazil and Argentina in Belo Horizonte for the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers, the Argentina camp has been rocked by suggestions of a division in the squad. Not entirely surprisingly, Boca Juniors’ Juan Román Riquelme is at the heart of it, but the identity of the [...]

South American giants humbled by smaller nations In this weekend's round of qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, Brazil lost 2-0 to Paraguay, and Argentina were lucky to grab a 1-1 draw at home to Ecuador - only a stoppage-time...

I know, it was only practice. But the reserves of Brazil managed to lose for the U-20 squad of Atletico-MG 1-0. Brazil played with: Doni, Daniel Alves, Thiago Silva, Luisão e Kléber; Hernanes, Anderson, Elano e Júlio Baptista; Alexandre Pato e Adriano. Atletico-MG seats on the 7th spot in the Brazilian league. These are the people who will be on the pitch to save us against Argentina ...

Good morning everybody. I'm back from my weekend away and there is a bunch to discuss from the soccer world this Monday morning. Let's start with several surprising World Cup qualiying results throughout the world. Brazil, Argentina struggle before big clash Paraguay moved into first place in South American World Cup qualifying with its 2-0 win against Brazil on Sunday. ...

Following the experimentation of the North American friendlies last week, it was back to serious business for the selección on Sunday night, with a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador which was expected to be a mere warm up for the midweek clash away to Brazil. It proved a little trickier than that, though, with Argentina’s [...]