Second Half after the Jump….. 

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One of the more intriguing players in the game, Juan Sebastian Veron sat down with FIFA.com for a Q & A with fans from around the world about playing in the same team as Diego Maradona, the tape on his right knee, the best derby he’s ever played in and the possibilities of him becoming a coach once his playing career is over.

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Our boy Dave is continuing his travel adventures, this time heading down into Patagonia country.

“Since early November, I’ve had a trip planned to do a 7-day hike to Machu Picchu with some friends. Since late December, I’ve planned to tack on an additional month in Argentina beforehand. Some of you may see it as irresponsible or imprudent to go halfway around the world while unemployed, and you may be right. But rare are the opportunites in life to take this kind of time to do something that you love. Traveling in Argentina will be an incredible opportunity to explore a country that has vast wilderness and is active in protecting it. Hiking to Machu Picchu will be a fascinating way to learn about past civilizations and test my individual meddle above 12,000 feet. ”

If you’re interested, check out “The Earth Is Round” to stay up on his adventures.

Palermo, nicknamed “El Loco”, who for several years played alongside Barros Schelotto in Boca’s intimidating attack, has said he would like to join Guille in Columbus, and apparently there has been contact between both clubs.

3 goals in the first 45 minutes was too difficult for Colon to overcome as Boca Juniors, San Lorenzo and Tigre wins on the final day has forced a 3 way tie for first place AND a unprecedented three way mini - tournament to determine the winner of the Argentinian Apertura.

Argentina Head Coach Diego Maradona is looking for some serious on the field leadership through either Roman Riquelme or Juan Sebastian Veron ahead of their 2010 World Cup  Qualifiers in the new year.

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The Argentinian Football Association has approved the use of a vanishing spray to mark off the required 10 yard wall rule in the top flight after extensive testing during 2nd division matches over the course of the last 6 months.

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Maxi Rodriguez’s goal in the 8th minute was all that was needed as Argentina beat Scotland 1 - 0 at Hampden Park.