Argentina's national team had their backs against the wall against Costa Rica in a match that they had to win if they were not to be the first host-nation ever to be eliminated in the first round of the Copa América. Costa Rica, although playing with a youth side, had in previous matches proved well-organised and disciplined, while Argentina had looked like a mess.

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The Friday Crackovia Club!

Welcome to the Friday Crackovia Club, a weekly cap on Catalonia's Best Comedy Football Show. If you haven't heard of these guys yet, be very ashamed because they're in a class of their own! This week, the Madrid players are a little 'loony' from playing their early noon fixture against Osusuna with Sergio Ramos still munching on his oily (but delicious!

A strange look on Benzema's face after scoring
against his former club, Olympique Lyonnais
The curse is finally broken for Real Madrid, it had been seven years in which the club was unable to proceed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. If there was a man who would've broken the curse for Real, it was going to be Jose Mourinho.

By Jon Levy Flashback to this time last week. Where were you? What were you doing? What were you wearing? No seriously what were you wearing? Nevermind. Before you miss the point completely, let me attempt to make one. A week ago today the state of the US Men's National Team looked quite a bit [...]

A strange look on Benzema's face after scoring
against his former club, Olympique Lyonnais
The curse is finally broken for Real Madrid, it had been seven years in which the club was unable to proceed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. If there was a man who would've broken the curse for Real, it was going to be Jose Mourinho.

Aah, yes, we know many from the football fraternity who had their arms high up in the air at the sight of those fiery Red Real Madrid kits last night. But perhaps the best quote from yesterday's 1-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb came from Ronaldo's mouth. He had been the subject of some abuse from the Zagreb spectators, which he was probably quizzed about after the game.

Benvinguda to the Friday Crackovia Club! The loco guys behind the Calatan sketch show have done it once again, with one of their over the top musical numbers! This week, Sergio Ramos sings and dances about Real Madrid midfielder, Di Maria's 'nursing needs' as he collapses to the ground in dramatic fashion during a match no less!