Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is far from pleased with Lionel Scaloni’s decision to call up Giovani Lo Celso for Argentina’s friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay. The midfielder picked up a hip problem during the previous international break and he has since managed just two appearances for Spurs totalling 13 minutes. Speaking in a press…
Argentine goalkeeper keen on becoming the first-choice goalkeeper at Arsenal
Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is determined to become the number one goalkeeper for both club and country. The 27-year-old has been with the Gunners since the summer of 2010 but he has managed just 16 appearances with much of his playing time spent on loan spells away from the club. This has somewhat changed this…
Nicol says Giovani Lo Celso’s success at Tottenham is in his own hands
ESPN pundit Steve Nicol has said that Giovani Lo Celso’s success at Tottenham Hotspur is in his own hands. The Argentine joined the club on deadline day from Real Betis on a season-long loan, but the north London giants have the option to sign him permanently for a club-record £60m fee in 12 months’ time….
Brazilian coach Tite aiming to slow down the actions of Lionel Messi
Brazil head coach Tite has said that his team cannot neutralise Lionel Messi’s threat on the playing field but can find a way of slowing down his impact. Brazil are set to face Argentina in the first Copa America semi-final and the focus is pretty much on Messi, who has the pressure on his shoulders…
Virgil van Dijk hails Lionel Messi ahead of Champions League semi-final
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has hailed the qualities of Lionel Messi and the Barcelona side ahead of the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. The Reds have done extremely well to progress to the final four of the competition for the second-straight year, but they need to overcome the challenge presented by the…
Gonzalo Higuain confirms retirement from international duty
Argentine footballer Gonzalo Higuain has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 31. The marksman has been an incredible servant for the South American nation with 31 goals from 75 caps but he has decided to end his association citing the urge to enjoy more time with his family. In an interview…
Fabio Capello compares Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Former England manager has said that Lionel Messi is a genius on the playing field and the same cannot be said about Cristiano Ronaldo. Over the years, there has been a regular debate over who is the better footballer between Messi and Ronaldo but Capello believes the former has the edge, given he can create…
Carlos Tevez at 35 a Throwback to his career at Manchester United.
Carlos Tevez turned 35 a week ago and the enigmatic Argentine has enjoyed success all through his highly controversial career. The Premier League got to know a highly talented and flamboyant forward during his 7-year stint in England. Signed by WestHam in the summer of 2006, Tevez scored seven goals for the London club including…
Lionel Scaloni optimistic of Lionel Messi’s Argentina comeback in March
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has suggested that the board have a good feeling regarding the potential return to Lionel Messi to the national fold. The Barcelona superstar previously featured for the country during the 4-3 defeat to France in the round of 16 stage of the World Cup and he has since made himself unavailable…
TEVEZ: IT’S EMBARRASSING FOR ARGENTINA
Carlos Tevez claims playing the Copa Libertadores final at the Santiago Bernabéu is ’embarrassing’ and slammed those responsible of ‘taking away players dreams’. After the 2-2 draw in the first-leg at the La Bombonera nearly a month ago, Argentinian football appeared poised for a new dawn, as a historical spectacle was set for the Estadio…