Argentina

Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli determined to bounce back

Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli insists he will come back stronger after his side was knocked out of the World Cup in Russia. The South Americans were nearly knocked out of the group stages after...

Lionel Messi ready for France test

Lionel Messi says he knows all about the quality France possess and the Argentina captain is adamant his side will find a way to get past Les Bleus in the last-16 stage of the 2018 World Cup. Argentina...

Jorge Sampaoli takes ‘total responsibility’ for Argentina loss

Boss Jorge Sampaoli has said the blame for Argentina's thumping World Cup 3-0 loss to Croatia rests entirely with him. Sampaoli admirably attempted to deflect the criticism from a terrible goalkeeping...

Diego Maradona: Argentina a ‘disgrace’ but Messi not to blame

Diego Maradona has labelled Argentina's performance in the 1-1 with Iceland 'a disgrace' but he says Lionel Messi shouldn't have to shoulder the blame for it. The talisman saw a second half penalty...

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi eager to move on

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi insists he was 'hurt' to miss his penalty during the 1-1 draw with Iceland but he has urged his side to move on quickly. The Barcelona star had been hoping to help...

Nahuel Guzman: Argentina must lift burden off Lionel Messi

Goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman says the expectation on Lionel Messi must be toned down ahead of the World Cup. The 30-year-old will lead La Albiceleste in Russia, his fourth World Cup, with the forward...

Argentina forward Paulo Dybala wary of France threat

Argentina forward Paulo Dybala hopes his side can avoid France as they bid to enjoy a successful run at the World Cup. Juventus ace Dybala will be competing at his first World Cup finals this summer and...

Lionel Messi believes in Argentina squad

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi says he has "great faith" in Argentina's squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. For all of the success Messi has enjoyed with the Catalans, international...

Erik Lamela left out of Argentina squad

Tottenham winger Erik Lamela has been left out of Argentina's provisional 35-man squad for this summer's World Cup in Russia. The 26-year-old has featured 23 times for his country since making his...

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to World Cup

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina booked their place at next summer's World Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Ecuador in Quito. La Albiceleste went into their final match of the CONMEBOL...

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