Diego gets another win, and the Copa kicks off

The biggest challenge of Diego Maradona's nascent international managerial career took place in Marseilles on Wednesday evening, and Argentina passed their test with flying colours, showing guts and a bit of good football to beat France 2-0. France vs Argentina was a fast-paced affair, with Franck Ribery the main danger for the hosts early on.

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