After being dropped from the starting lineup by Scotland head coach George Burley over a late night drinking session at the team hotel before their World Cup Qualifier against Iceland, Glasgow Rangers Captain Barry Ferguson and keeper Allan McGregor have been banned from future selection after being photographed making the “V sign” while on the substitutes bench at Hampden Park.
No holding back here…
Officials from Scotland and Wales have had tentative conversations over the possibility of Co - Hosting the 2016 European Championships and following in the footsteps of Belgium / Holland, Austria / Switzerland and 2012’s Ukraine / Poland edition.
Maxi Rodriguez’s goal in the 8th minute was all that was needed as Argentina beat Scotland 1 - 0 at Hampden Park.
Sergio Kun Aguero has left the Argentina camp ahead of tonight’s Friendly at Hampden Park against Scotland and his pregnant girlfriend and coach’s daughter Giannina Maradona was rushed to a hospital in Madrid following complaints.
Diego Maradona, who scored his first goal for Argentina in Glasgow three decades ago, makes another debut in Scotland tomorrow. This time, he’s Argentina national soccer team coach and opposing fans will welcome him as a hero. His spot is so secure in Scottish hearts that fans still sing about him to taunt the English.
Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy has supposedly gained assurances from FIFA that the possibility of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales uniting to form a U-23 Great Britain Olympic Team would not impact future International Status and would be considered a “one off tournament”.
UPDATE - Looks like your wish came true Lucas as Riquelme was left out of Maradona’s squad after a successful appeal from Boca Juniors.
It’s starting to look as if Argentina legend and newly appointed National Team coach Diego Maradona will call in one of his personal favorites to strengthen his squad ahead of their November 19th Friendly at Hampden Park. (more…)
