Archive for the 'Scotland' Category

January 17th, 2009

House of Commons Debate “Team GB”

No holding back here...
December 3rd, 2008

Scotland And Wales To Co – Host 2016 Euros?

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. (more...)
November 19th, 2008

Maradona Gets His First Win

Maxi Rodriguez's goal in the 8th minute was all that was needed as Argentina beat Scotland 1 - 0 at Hampden Park.
November 19th, 2008

Kun Out Of Scotland Clash

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. (more...)
November 17th, 2008

Maradona Mania in Scotland

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. (more...)
November 12th, 2008

FIFA Confirms One – Off Great Britain Olympic Team?

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". (more...)
November 11th, 2008

Maradona To Bring In Riquelme For Scotland Friendly

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 ...
November 5th, 2008

Maradona’s First Squad Named For Friendly At Scotland

Diego Maradona has named his first 20 man Euro-based provisional roster ahead of Argentina's November 19th friendly at Hampden Park against George Burley's Scotland. With the previous agreement between Argentina and Barcelona President Joan Laporta that Leonel Messi would be left out of Friendlies due to his involvement with Argentina's Gold Medal ...