Archive for the 'Argentina' Category

January 10th, 2011

Lionel Messi Wins 2010 FIFA Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi once again is awarded as the best player on the planet during the previous year. I know I just brought this up recently in another post, but imagine being the absolute best at something. To know that you are considered better than everyone else alive at something is pretty remarkable. Congratulations Mr. Messi.
January 7th, 2011

Argentina vs US Friendly on March 26th Likely in New Jersey

'The March 26 exhibition game between Argentina and the United States will likely be held at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.' (more...)
January 4th, 2011

Sergio Aguero Re-Ups With Atletico Madrid Until 2014

Atletico Madrid has struck before the interest in Argentine International Sergio "Kun" Aguero got serious, re-upping the 22 year old for two more years. "Atletico Madrid confirm the renewal of striker Sergio Aguero's deal. The Argentinian commits until 2014," a statement on the club's website read. "I want to say I am very happy to have renewed ...
December 29th, 2010

Sergio Kun Aguero x Giannina Maradona – Benjamin Aguero

"A Benjamín le gusta jugar a muchas cosas. Pero debo reconocer que la sangre le tira jeje... Y a la hora de elegir , la pelota --"tita" por pelotita, como él le dice- es su preferida". Not that this kind of blood line will give him a direct path to unlimited success, but 2 year old Benjamin Aguero definitely has a fighting chance... And that's a ...
December 6th, 2010

Maradona To Coach Iranian National Team?

'Argentina's soccer legend Diego Maradona may be the next coach of the Iranian National Football team, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Monday.' (more...)
November 3rd, 2010

Sergio Batista officially named as new Argentina coach

The Argentinian Football Association have confirmed Sergio Batista as the head coach of the national team. The 47-year-old has been given a contract to the end of the qualification period for the 2014 World Cup, which will be extended to included the finals should they qualify for the tournament in Brazil. Batista said: "This is a big ...
October 19th, 2010

SkySports Footballs Greatest: Maradona

Diego Armando Maradona; born 30 October 1960 is an Argentine former football player and was manager of the Argentine national team between November 2008 and July 2010. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. (more...)
October 15th, 2010

Family, Barrio, Club

Another great video from the We Are 11 campaign. I'm not even going to describe this one. I can't come close to saying anything remotely near as interesting as the people who are in this video. Enjoy.