True to the script, an outstanding Argentina team brushed aside all opposition in Beijing as it successfully defended its Olympic gold medal. La Albiceleste proved far superior to all the teams it faced in China as Sergio Batista's squad cruised to six successive victories, scoring 11 goals (second only to Brazil) while only conceding two (best at the Games).
BEIJING -- It was a zany night at Workers' Stadium, a Brazil-Argentina soccer showdown that included a Kobe Bryant-driven human stampede, a good-old-fashioned journalist scuffle, the sight of Diego Maradona talking on a 1980s-style cellphone and a beleaguered Brazilian manager who dressed like a Club Kid, coached like a fraidy-cat and, in the end, mistook me for an Englishman.
Barcelona's Lionel Messi scored the first goal and set up the extra-time winner on Saturday for defending champions Argentina as they beat the Netherlands 2-1 to earn a mouthwatering semifinal showdown against Brazil.
With such incredible potential at its disposal, Argentina should proceed to the decisive stages of the Olympic Games without breaking a sweat. Los Albicelestes proved their superiority in the first round by winning all three of their group matches and playing some highly effective soccer. Bit some unexpected weaknesses were also revealed.
Argentine authorities are exploring a possible link between the
deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in
a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline
Argentine authorities are investigating a possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in a clinical trial.
Argentine senators have approved a bill declaring obesity and other
eating disorders diseases covered by the nation's public and
private health care programs
South American powerhouses Argentina and Brazil qualified for the quarterfinals of the Olympic football tournament with contrasting victories on Sunday.
True to the script, an outstanding Argentina team brushed aside all opposition in Beijing as it successfully defended its Olympic gold medal. La Albiceleste proved far superior to all the teams it faced in China as Sergio Batista's squad cruised to six successive victories, scoring 11 goals (second only to Brazil) while only conceding two (best at the Games).
BEIJING -- It was a zany night at Workers' Stadium, a Brazil-Argentina soccer showdown that included a Kobe Bryant-driven human stampede, a good-old-fashioned journalist scuffle, the sight of Diego Maradona talking on a 1980s-style cellphone and a beleaguered Brazilian manager who dressed like a Club Kid, coached like a fraidy-cat and, in the end, mistook me for an Englishman.
Barcelona's Lionel Messi scored the first goal and set up the extra-time winner on Saturday for defending champions Argentina as they beat the Netherlands 2-1 to earn a mouthwatering semifinal showdown against Brazil.
With such incredible potential at its disposal, Argentina should proceed to the decisive stages of the Olympic Games without breaking a sweat. Los Albicelestes proved their superiority in the first round by winning all three of their group matches and playing some highly effective soccer. Bit some unexpected weaknesses were also revealed.
Argentine authorities are exploring a possible link between the
deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in
a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline
Argentine authorities are investigating a possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in a clinical trial.
Argentine senators have approved a bill declaring obesity and other
eating disorders diseases covered by the nation's public and
private health care programs
South American powerhouses Argentina and Brazil qualified for the quarterfinals of the Olympic football tournament with contrasting victories on Sunday.
If you're ready to take pity on the teams participating in the Olympics Games, now's the time to do so. With a week to go before the soccer tournament kicks off, you can only imagine what Argentina has in store for its unlucky opponents.
Rivalries don't get much bigger than Argentina and Brazil. Politically, there's no love lost, but when it comes to soccer, both nations absolutely despise each other.
Argentine farmers are planning their next move after the country's president announced plans to fund a public works program with revenues from a controversial agrarian export tax.
When it comes to the Copa Libertadores, no country compares to the dominance of Argentina. Since Independiente gave Argentina its first title victory in 1964, clubs from the soccer-mad nation have accounted for 21 trophies, far more than any other country, including Brazil.
Argentina remained number one in the FIFA world rankings Wednesday while Paraguay -- they top the South American World Cup standings after four games -- climbed two slots to 24.
Argentina's economy minister has resigned in the wake of a crippling farmers' strike that emptied store shelves and cut exports, the country's news agency reported.
Smoke blanketed the Argentine capital Friday as brush fires apparently set deliberately consumed thousands of acres in the provinces of Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos.
As government billboards called on residents in Buenos Aires to enjoy Friday's planned leg of the Olympic torch run, officials in the Argentine capital were planning for possible disruptions such those that have occurred in other relay cities.
Argentine farmers seething at export taxes on their crops resumed blockades of rural highways Monday after talks failed to end a 19-day-old strike that has halted grain exports and emptied supermarket shelves of meat.
Argentinians planning to travel to the northern part of the country, Brazil and Paraguay were lining up for vaccinations Tuesday, because of a yellow fever breakout that has killed at least 21 people in the region.
Argentina ends the year ranked No. 1 in the world, swept both South American club competitions in 2007 and may boast the most balanced domestic league in the world. So why does it feel like the year is ending on such a down note?
With dizzying talent at its disposal, most in the soccer world figured Argentina would have no trouble waltzing through South America's World Cup qualifying, which got underway just over a month ago. A spot at South Africa 2010 seemed to be a foregone conclusion.
Finally, some positive news from Argentina. It seems like all we hear from the most competitive league in Latin America is reports of violence and corruption.
Gabriel Milito's first international goal and another superb strike by Lionel Messi gave Argentina a 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Venezuela in Maracaibo.
Argentina continued their outstanding World Cup form with an emphatic 30-15 victory over Ireland at the Parc des Princes on Sunday which sealed top spot in Pool D.
Argentina pulled off one of the great upsets of rugby World Cup history when they beat hosts and major favorites France 17-12 in the opening match in Paris.
Hooligans and soccer have always gone together like fish and chips, but in Argentina, they've never had as much influence on the sport as they do now. The effects of hooliganism are getting way out of hand, to the point that the fútbol has taken a back seat to violence and corruption.
Even if it failed to lift its first trophy in 14 years, Argentina showed signs of why it should still be considered a serious candidate to fight for the 2010 World Cup.
MARACAIBO, Venezuela -- It's Argentina against Brazil once more in the final of the Copa Am�rica, and time for another clash of South American styles between the continent's big two.
MARACAIBO, Venezuela -- There's been an idea going around South American soccer that the gaps are narrowing between the historic powers and the traditionally weaker teams.
1. ARGENTINA The government's decision to ration gas and electricity for firms rather than raise prices for residential consumers does little to address mounting woes in the energy sector and helps set the stage for future economic problems.
The Copa Am�rica isn't strictly the Brazil and Argentina Show, though the intrigue surrounding South America's biggest powerhouses certainly suggests otherwise.
Boca Juniors failed to build on a first-minute goal and were held to a 1-1 draw at home by arch-rivals River Plate in the meeting of Argentina's two biggest clubs on Sunday.
The Paraguayan football championship, due to start on Friday, was postponed at 24 hours notice on Thursday because of a row involving rival factions within the national association, a spokesman said.
Coach Marcelo Loffreda has renewed his call for Argentina's addition to the Six Nations championship, to the point of calling the tournament their natural home.
Biarritz Olympique lock Jerome Thion will miss France's test matches against New Zealand and Argentina this month with a foot injury, sports daily L'Equipe reported on Wednesday.
Argentina coach Jose Pekerman has confirmed he will not carry on in the job, the football association's president said in a newspaper interview on Wednesday.
FIFA will investigate the incidents that led to players and officials from Germany and Argentina clashing on the pitch after the World Cup hosts won their quarterfinal penalty shootout.
Players and officials from both teams clashed on the pitch after Germany beat Argentina 4-2 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in Berlin on Friday.
Argentina will recall Hernan Crespo and Javier Saviola as their striking duo when they play Mexico in Leipzig on Saturday in the first round of the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Argentina gave the most impressive performance of the World Cup finals so far when they overwhelmed a woeful Serbia/Montenegro side 6-0 with a superb display of flowing football in Gelsenkirchen.
Argentina have opted for a more attacking line-up for their second Group C game against Serbia and Montenegro on Friday, replacing Esteban Cambiasso with Luis Gonzalez in midfield.
Argentina began their quest for a third World Cup with a 2-1 victory over determined debutants Ivory Coast in a Group C match of the highest quality in Hamburg on Saturday.
England have confirmed they will meet Argentina in a friendly in Geneva on November 12 if Sven-Goran Eriksson's side have already qualified for the World Cup.
Bayern Munich's Martin Demichelis faces four weeks out after tearing an ankle ligament while training with Argentina before their friendly with Hungary.
Argentina goalkeeper German Lux saved a shootout penalty from Mexico's Ricardo Osorio in Hanover, to enable his side to reach the Confederations Cup final against Brazil, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
Argentina rallied from a goal down to overcome Bolivia 2-1, and Colombia left Venezuela with a fifth draw in South American World Cup qualifying on Saturday.
Marcelo Bielsa quit as Argentina coach in a shock move on Tuesday despite leading them to the Copa America final and the Olympic soccer gold medal in the last two months.
Argentina remain on course to claim their first Olympic gold medal for 52 years after their men's football team thrashed Italy 3-0 in the semifinals on Tuesday.
Davis Cup holders Australia and 2002 winners Argentina will battle it out for a place in the ATP world team cup final after both won Wednesday's matches.
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