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It's been a good while since the last lot of Argentines Abroad, partly because of the Claudio Yacob
exclusive on Tuesday night, partly because of an enormous storm in Buenos Aires over the last 24
hours which left me stranded ... Continue reading →
It's been another action-packed round of matches around the world, with Argentines once again
providing no shortage of highlights. Step this way for the latest on Lionel Messi's fine weekend
performance and some impressive contributions in Italy, Spain, France, Portugal ... Continue
reading →
Deadlines for previewing the final rounds of the 2011 Torneo Apertura have severely hampered my
style this week, so without further ado here's a quick catch-up in the main leagues covered by
Argentines Abroad. In England's Premier League, Sergio Agüero ... Continue reading →
News off the field has dominated the week for Milan with former President Silvio Berlusconi set to
retake his seat at the club, the rumour mill that has been spinning the names of two Argentines and
with the talk of Max Allegri apparently coming to terms with the club over an extension to his
current [.
The weekend just gone saw as many crucial contributions from Argentines as ever in the world's
biggest leagues, and a welcome return to form for the usual suspects in the Mexican league after
last week's no-show. With the usual contributions ... Continue reading →
Argentina is still not likely to go to the World Cup. At home, they did not manage to go beyond a
1-1 against the weakest side in South America, Bolivia, and the Argentines now only have 4 points
for three matches. It was a well-deserved trashing that the local fans gave Messi and Company, a
group of stars who should be in a circus rather than on a football pitch.
As Tim Howard returns to his native New Jersey, we look back on one of the finest performances of
his professional career for club and country.
On June 4, 2008, the U.S. faced No.1-ranked Argentina in front of nearly 80,000 fans. With the
skies opening up, Howard stood tall against Lionel Messi and the talented Argentines, making
several fine saves in en route to earning Budweiser Man of the Match honors.
With the possible absence of both teams' playmakers, the personnel and tactics chosen by coaches
Sigi Schmid and Frank Klopas are particularly important factors for the U.S. Open Cup final (10
p.m. ET, Fox Soccer.)
Ridge Mahoney of Soccer America reports on the coaches and teams that will be on display in
tonight's US Open Cup Final.
This week's Argentines Abroad is late, thanks to the midweek round of matches here in Argentina
keeping me busy. Better late than never, though. As well as Lionel Messi's hat-trick in Barcelona's
8-0 demolition of Osasuna, we've got videos of ... Continue reading →
It was another packed weekend in which Argentines around the world had a big say in footballing
matters, so here's another dose of Argentines Abroad. Sergio Agüero hit a hat-trick for Manchester
City, Fernando Belluschi for Porto and Javier Pastore ... Continue reading →
Balls Out for the UEFA Champions League
Tues 13 September 2011
Group E:
Chelsea-Leverkusen (Stadium: Stamford Bridge, London): The Blues should win at
home, despite not being quite settled: seems like they're still adjusting to new manager Andre
Villas-Boas, the Fernando Torres situation is still unclear, especially after AVB sat him for the
entire match over the weekend; and it's same old guys at the core of the squad (Frank Lampard, John
Terry, Ashley Cole).
Sorry everyone. Sunday evening and the subsequent couple of days have been busy. Argentines Abroad
will be online on Wednesday, but first things first: it's very late on Tuesday night here, and I've
still not put the Sunday goals and the ... Continue reading →
Awesome recovery here. Might be the best fake to occur beyond the bedroom of an unhappy marriage
this year.
News in the Express that new Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini is hoping the Newcastle captaincy
will assist him in regaining his place in the Argentina squad. Fabricio Coloccini - eyeing
Argentine return Coloccini was unlucky to be omitted from the Argentine squad for last summer's
World Cup but it looked like the Argentines could have [.
By FRANCO PANIZO
It took longer than expected, but Argentina finally had a reason to celebrate.
Argentina recorded its first win of the Copa America, topping Costa Rica, 3-0, on Monday night
in the final match of Group A. The victory advanced the albiceleste to the quarterfinals as it
finished in second place of the group with five points.
Argentina has an envious cast of players that most national teams would love to have, but that
collection of world-class talent once again failed to perform for the albiceleste.
Argentina tied Colombia, 0-0, on Wednesday night, leaving the albiceleste with two points from
two games.
By FRANCO PANIZO
It may have been a draw, but it probably felt like a loss for Argentina.
Argentina kicked off the 43rd edition of the Copa America in unconvincing fashion at home on
Friday night, needing a spectacular finish from substitute Sergio Aguero to tie Bolivia, 1-1.
Classic Copa América: 1993 Final, 4th of July. Mexico v Argentina, Estadio
Monumental, Guayaquil, Ecuador. (Commentating by Phil Schoen. 1st half highlights here)
Argentina's #9, Gabriel Batistuta (aka Batigol) thought he stole the show midway
through the second half, however, it was Mexico's Benjamin Galindo who made things even with a cool
penalty, smoothly touching it past Sergio Goycochea, a keeper that made his reputation based on his
penalty-saving abilities.
Esteban Cambiasso's goal against Serbia and Montenegro during World Cup 2006 was the
culmination of an amazing 25-man passing move culminating in the combative midfielder slammed the
ball home with aplomb.
This summer, In The Stands will trail through the football archives and bring together
the greatest goals and moments in football history as wet your appetite for the upcoming new
season.
What do you celebrate 25 years of infamy with? Champagne? Narcotics? Dictators? There are just so
many options.
It seems like only yesterday I was posting my first thoughts via the tongue & cheek MLS
Manifesto. The major gripe? As a Kansas City Spurs, err Wiz, err Wizards, err Sporting, supporter,
I had grown up watching my heroes plod about in a cavernous and always empty American football
stadium, Arrowhead.
So I'm taking this chance to get a post out before my internet breaks again (this is the first
time in a bit I've had any.)
I took the opportunity to watch Tino play his (correct me if I'm wrong) first Argentina game
against Nigeria in Abuja mid-week. The line-up fielded by Los Albiceleste was largely
second-string, as most of the first teamers were rested with the Copa America in mind.
The domestic football season has now come to an end across Europe, and also in Mexico. Argentines
have been key to the denouements of leagues and cups across western Europe, so here's the rundown
of who's won what from ... Continue reading →
Short, left-footed, technically gifted Argentines are a hot commodity in the world of football.
Beginning with the unrivaled trickery of Diego Maradona twenty years ago to the present day
footballing wizard that is Lionel Messi, there is something to the reputation that warrants
investigation. A third player in a similar mold has been brought to attention in recent weeks: a
superbly gifted.
By NESTOR F. SEBASTIAN
Argentina's Velez Sarsfield and Uruguay's Penarol each have a step into the semifinals of the Copa
Libertadores after their shutout wins in the home legs of their quarterfinal ties.
Santos, the lone Brazilian team remaining in the field, got a vital away victory in Colombia,
and Mexico's Jaguares needed a little English flavor to equalize at the last minute in this week's
other first-leg quarterfinal matches.
This week saw confirmation on Tuesday that two Argentines Carlos Tevez and Pablo Zabaleta will
feature in next season's European Cup; at least assuming Tevez stays with Manchester City, who beat
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 to confirm a top ... Continue reading →
We've a new correspondent on Argentines Abroad this week, to give us a more in-depth view of
Italy's Serie A, in which there was some decent Argentine action this week. In Spain, Sergio
Agüero scored yet again for Atlético Madrid, closing ... Continue reading →
By NESTOR F. SEBASTIAN
Chile's Universidad Catolica, Brazil's Fluminense and Argentina's Velez Sarsfield put
themselves in prime position to advance to the quarterfinals with favorable results in this week's
first legs of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 stage.
Most Newcastle fans were surprised when both Argentines Coloccini and Gutierrez stayed with
Newcastle, when the team was relegated two years ago. Coloccini challenges Wayne Rooney on
Tuesday night We didn't think Newcastle could keep Coloccini, who was reported to be on a massive
£70K/week at Newcastle, and who can afford a player that expensive [.
There wasn't a great deal of Argentine action last weekend, which is part of the reason this
edition of Argentines Abroad is going online so late. Carlos Tevez hobbled out of Manchester City's
Premier League game against Liverpool early on ... Continue reading →
By NESTOR F. SEBASTIAN
The Copa Libertadores group phase winds down over the next week as the final matchday
approaches. With six sides through and 20 teams still battling for the 10 available spots into the
knockout round, this has become one of the more exciting conclusions to the group stage in recent
memory.
- Maxi Rodriguez
It was 2:30 in the afternoon and I was crying.
Mind you, not like the dignified "Crying Indian" who sheds a single tear, or the stereotypical
strong-men of old westerns who cleared their throats and sniffled with a quiet poise.
Photos by Howard C. Smith/ISIPhotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
Maurice Edu and Jermaine Jones will be returning to starting roles with their respective club
teams this weekend, but as far as the U.S. men's national team goes, neither has locked down a
starting spot.
Saturday night was a great moment for the United States National Team. A scrappy,
all-hands-on-deck-performance from the red, white, and blue secured a 1-1 draw with South America
powerhouse, Argentina. The U.S. did not dominate, control possession, nor trouble the Argentines
for long stretches of the game, but, as the game of soccer goes, found that one magic moment where
youngster Juan Agudelo pounced on a spilled save and brought the Americans equalizing euphoria.
I was in Nashville the past two days with the US National team to watch them train and visit with
their coaching staff, and the trip culminated with watching their 1-0 defeat versus Paraguay.
I know that this cliche is used a lot in the game, but it certainly was not a fair result - the US
carried the game in regards to possession and scoring chances, and did everything but score.
photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - When head coach Bob Bradley told Timmy Chandler that he'd be entering
the U.S. national team's match against Argentina for his international debut, the 20-year-old right
back's reaction was not one of a newcomer getting ready to face the best player in the world in
Lionel Messi in his first cap.
I wasn't going to write a post on this match, but feel compelled to after seeing it live last night
at the Meadowlands. This is one where the box score kinda sorta tells you what happened:
Stats Summary: USA/ARG
Shots 7/13
Shots on goal 4/6
Saves 5/3
Corner Kicks 2/6
Fouls 12/9
Honestly, I didn't even realize that the U.
I wasn't going to write a post on this match, but feel compelled after seeing it live and close to
the pitch at the Meadowlands last night. This is one where the box score sort of tells you what
happened:
Stats Summary: USA/ARG
Shots 7/13
Shots on goal 4/6
Saves 5/3
Corner Kicks 2/6
Fouls 12/9
Honestly, I didn't even realize that the U.
This weekend sees Argentina face the United States of America in a friendly on Saturday, so this
week's Argentines Abroad acts as a bit of a prelude to that, in many ways. One player not included
in Sergio Batista's squad ... Continue reading →
It was an understated weekend last week for Argentines in the world's leagues, and as such I've
really only got some words from our contributors, for the most part. This post is late going up, by
the way, because after ... Continue reading →
