Archive for the 'Argentina' Category

August 3rd, 2010

Diego Maradona Coming back to coach Argentina?

According to Carlos Bilardo, Argentina's national team director ... maybe. From the guardian uk: Bilardo – whom Maradona accused of betraying him – said there are no names in the pipeline to succeed the 1986 World Cup winner and believes he could take up his role again if he sits down and talks to the AFA president, Julio Grondona. "If ...
August 2nd, 2010

Adidas X River Plate – 2010 / 11 Kit

'La nueva camiseta titular deja de lado el negro para complementar la clásica blanca con la banda cruzada con vivos completamente rojos: las tiras de Adidas, su logo a la derecha y el cuello tipo "V". Llama la atención el escudo centrado, que deja sobre la banda las inciales del club con bajo contraste, casi como rellenando la banda ahora vacía.'
August 2nd, 2010

Brazil and Argentina to Renew their Rivalry – Twice a Year!!

Argentina and Brazil have inked an agreement to arrange two friendlies against each other two times a year, with both teams to field only domestically-based players in each game. The two South American football giants’ governing bodies met earlier to discuss the proposal and agreed to the plan. CBF head Ricardo Teixeira and AFA boss Julio ...
July 28th, 2010

Diego Maradona feels “Lied to” and “Betrayed” on his way out

Diego Maradona has accused Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona and director of national teams Carlos Bilardo of forcing him out of his job as coach. Maradona had met with Grondona on Monday to discuss his future and a possible renewal of his contract. He was told at the meeting the board were only prepared to keep him in if he ...
July 27th, 2010

Diego Maradona out as coach of Argentina’s National Soccer Team

Maradona met with the the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona on Monday in a bid to resolve his future, with reports suggesting a new four-year deal was on the table. Grondona revealed details of the talks to his board today and the AFA have confirmed they have decided not to renew Maradona's contract. Maradona said he ...
July 5th, 2010

adidas Football Argentina Fans

Argentina may be out of the World Cup, but I can watch fans of passionate videos singing for their team any day.
July 1st, 2010

Germany Say They’re Ready For Argentina

'After getting bounced from the quarterfinals on their home turf in 2006, Germany is ready for revenge.' Or are they?