tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89685651907952101332011-04-21T12:56:38.751-07:00Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comBlogger741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-56675781130597938972008-08-26T16:40:00.001-07:002008-08-26T16:48:31.850-07:00<p></p><p> <br />Angel Di María returned to Portugal and is training with Benfica. On August 26, 2008: <blockquote>"Hopefully I can play more than last season. I want to show what I'm capable of."</blockquote> <br />About transfer talk: "My mind is with Benfica. What happens outside is not important." <br /> <br />In an interview with Argentinean radio Radio Mitre: <br />"I'm very good in Benfica and I'm comfortable there. Anyway, the offers that can appear for my transfer it's something I leave in the hands of my agent. For my part I only need to be calm and concentrate on playing soccer. If something convenient for me does appear, I might leave." <br /> <br />About being in Alfio Basile's list for ARgentina's next two WC 2010 qualifyers: "I'm very happy with the call up for the games against Paraguay and Peru, because it was an objective that I always fought for and finally was able to achieve." <br />Your thoughts on Di Maria staying after so much transfer talk? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-5667578113059793897?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-29044756966416857412008-08-25T12:48:00.001-07:002008-08-25T12:59:01.507-07:00<p></p><p>Pablo Aimar's Benfica not off to a brilliant start. The first game of the Portuguese league, they drew 1-1. They were losing at home until Nuno Gomes scored the equalizer in the second-half.</p><p><script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript" src="http://www.oleole.com/widgets/teamwidget/team/166/score/1/"></script> <br /></p><p> <br />After the first week, Benfica is already in <strong>10th PLACE!!!</strong> Both FC Porto and Sporting won their first game. <br /></p><p><script language="JavaScript" src="http://www.oleole.com/widgets/standingswidget/league/14/team/166/" type="text/javascript"></script> <br /> <br /></p><p>Spanish: El Benfica de Pablo Aimar no pudo ganar su primer partido en casa. Empezo perdiendo por 1-0. El atacante Nuno Gomes empato en el segundo tiempo. Los otros 2 grandes ganaron sus partidos. FC Porto - Belenenses, y Sporting 3-1 Trofense.</p> <br /> <br />Your thoughts on Pablo Aimar's first game with Benfica? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2904475696641685741?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-29140622559591690432008-08-24T00:57:00.001-07:002008-08-24T22:08:29.442-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLEUoCN-PCI/AAAAAAAAAIM/VRj3BpUtYGE/s1600-h/aba24.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237990519631395874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="416" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLEUoCN-PCI/AAAAAAAAAIM/VRj3BpUtYGE/s400/aba24.jpg" width="294" border="0" /></a>Here's a sports paper from Portugal where Angel Di Maria plays! Benfica fans I'm sure are proud of him. <br /> <br />Cover of A Bola, August 24, 2008 <br /> <br />Right column- Di Maria gives the gold to Argentina <br /> <br /> <br />Your thoughts on this cover? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2914062255959169043?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-14385164225655257802008-08-24T00:52:00.000-07:002008-08-24T22:07:43.625-07:00<p></p><p><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/messi-pure-gold-cover-of-mundo.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237989302912582482" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLEThNlmg1I/AAAAAAAAAIE/mEyaSvzCMsw/s400/mda24.jpg" border="0" /></a>El Mundo Deportivo chose Messi for the cover. A sports paper in Catalunya, natural for them to put Messi. Bravo! <br /> <br />Photo of Leo Messi kissing the gold medal after the medal ceremony. <br /> <br />Your thoughts on this cover? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1438516422565525780?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-215470355167684742008-08-24T00:48:00.000-07:002008-08-24T22:09:14.159-07:00<p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLESdemoOhI/AAAAAAAAAH8/3Ac2UwIsXJg/s1600-h/eca24.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237988139249187346" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 415px" height="406" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLESdemoOhI/AAAAAAAAAH8/3Ac2UwIsXJg/s400/eca24.jpg" width="292" border="0" /></a>When the team wins, a photo of all the team is called for. Di Maria with the winning goal does deserve it this time. <br /> <br /> <br />Your thoughts on this cover of El Clarin, Argentinean newspaper? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-21547035516768474?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-67788707374341411392008-08-24T00:40:00.000-07:002008-08-24T22:10:29.482-07:00<p></p><p><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/el-futbol-argentino-vale-oro-argentine.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237986274974182450" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 456px" height="414" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLEQw9o1LDI/AAAAAAAAAH0/eulUSnZoYQ4/s400/lna23.jpg" width="258" border="0" /></a></p><p>Argentina won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I agree with the cover of La Nacion, Argentinean newspaper, Argentine soccer is worth gold! <br /> <br />They deserved all that space on the front cover. I would have liked to see the photo of all the group with their gold medals. <br /> <br />Your thoughts on this cover? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-6778870737434141139?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-43249281287357098332008-08-23T21:07:00.000-07:002008-08-24T22:11:34.401-07:00<p></p><p> <br /><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-angel-di-maria-in-nigeria-0-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237957935390539490" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLD2_YdkPuI/AAAAAAAAAFc/2VSVjNF9BFo/s400/dmn1.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>Angel Di Maria</strong>. I follow the Portuguese League and some Benfica fans are crazy about him before the Olympics started, I was curious to see how he did. <br /> <br />He started the first game as a substitute. Finished as one of the starting 11. Judging by the final, he took Ezequiel Lavezzi's place on the left side. </p><p><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-angel-di-maria-in-nigeria-0-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237957936450070450" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLD2_caLZ7I/AAAAAAAAAFk/wGDnpUc1qKI/s400/d2.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>He was the best player in the first half. Unmarking himself, having some great runs down the middle, on the left side. Since Messi and El Kun were marked with two or three men, the final pass wouldn't always work. you had the impression he was the only one running. Except for Pablo Zabaleta as a right-back. <br /><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-angel-di-maria-in-nigeria-0-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237957939497837394" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLD2_nw0o1I/AAAAAAAAAFs/HrhMTLXG9GA/s400/dm4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br />Gracias Angel Di Maria! Your goal got us the gold medal. Here are some pictures of Angel di Maria in Nigeria 0-1 Argentina, final, men's soccer 2008 BEijing Olympics. <br /><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-angel-di-maria-in-nigeria-0-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237981473683329218" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLEMZfb40MI/AAAAAAAAAGE/U9Doac8SH4A/s400/dg2.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 23, 2008- Nigeria goalkeeper and Di Maria after he scored, celebrating. See the Argentina fans. <br /><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-angel-di-maria-in-nigeria-0-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237954970880612674" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLD0S0zUmUI/AAAAAAAAAFM/PoFqs_0C0Jw/s400/dmn3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-angel-di-maria-in-nigeria-0-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237954975726184114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLD0TG2mJrI/AAAAAAAAAFU/tXOE5eiNeUE/s400/dmn2.jpg" border="0" /></a>He would have played all 90 minutes I assume. When he laid down for what looked like heat exhaustion, he had to be replaced. <br /> <br />Why did the Olympics make the final at noon when the previous four games were in the evening? Might have been a different game if it wasn't for the heat. <br /></p><p> <br /> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLEMZBTZOMI/AAAAAAAAAF0/x8Yr13s2YHs/s1600-h/dmm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237981465594640578" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SLEMZBTZOMI/AAAAAAAAAF0/x8Yr13s2YHs/s400/dmm.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 23, 2008- Angel Di Maria holding the gold medal, 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer. <br /> </p><p> <br /> </p><p> <br /> <br />Your thoughts on Di Maria on the final Nigeria 0-1 Argentina? Which photo did you like? </p><p> <br /> </p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-4324928128735709833?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-4790933220670275252008-08-23T17:54:00.000-07:002008-08-23T18:01:16.569-07:00Ready for Argentina's next 2 games? 2010 world cup qualifyers. Alfio Basile announced a <strong>19-man list for</strong> Argentina's next 2 games. No 'Lucho' Gonzalez. Angel Di Maria in the list!! The other surprise was D'Alessandro! <br /> <br />Abbondanzieri (Getafe), <br />Carrizo,(Lazio), <br />Sergio Romero (AZ Alkaar) <br /> <br />Cambiasso (Inter), <br />Zanetti, <br />Burdisso <br />Zabaleta (Espanyol), <br />Coloccini (Newcastle), <br />Heinze (Real Madrid), <br /> <br />Gonzalo Rodríguez (Villarreal), <br />Demichelis, (Bayern Munique), <br />Gago (Real Madrid), <br />Mascherano (Liverpool), <br /> <br />Di María (Benfica), <br />D'Alessandro, (Internacional), <br />Messi (Barcelona), <br />Tevez (Manchester United), <br />Sergio 'El Kun' Aguero (Atlético Madrid) e <br />Lisandro López (FC Porto). <br /> <br />Your thoughts on this list? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-479093322067027525?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-54121074651569605192008-08-22T11:17:00.000-07:002008-08-22T23:09:10.751-07:00<center><strong>Argentina 1-0 Nigeria</strong> </center><center> <br />Final, 2008 Beijing Olympics, </center><center></center><center>9pm USA Pacific Time LIVE on CNBC <br />11pm on Delay in Spanish, on Telemundo</center><p>Finally at a decent time 9pm. The other games at 3am were difficult to follow. I'm sacrificing my Friday night to see it live on CNBC then I want to watch it in Spanish. I hoped Telemundo would air it live too. Andres Cantor, Argentinean TV narrator, and Messi, Riquelme- the best combination on TV.</p><p>Was going to go to a local Argentinean restaurant. I just called and they said they were booked. I would have gone to chant with other fans!</p><p></p><p></p><p>-- 1st half All Nigeria. Nigeria knows exactly what to do. Put 3 or 4 guys around Messi. Close the middle. Riquelme hasn't even seen the ball. The only player who's been creating chances unmarking himself, running down the middle. Angel Di Maria. I wouldn't replace him with Lavezzi at all. I would replace El Kun with ACosta. </p><p>-- 2nd half- what a disappointment. By minute 70, Argentinean players started 'wasting time.' Sergio Romero got a yellow card, Riquelme didn't take a free kick quickly - yellow card. In Injury time, Riquelme also. Naturally the referee extended the game 50 more seconds. A bit lazy. At least 2 goals and ont just one. Why Monzon would allow so much space on the left side to Nigerians? Zabatela excellent going forward, outrun and beaten when he's defending on the left-side.</p><p>Changes- Lavezzi in the 91st minute? Why didn't Batista put him instead of Sosa? Another midfielder. I wanted another goal</p><p>Your thoughts? Final score? 3 key players for Argentina to win it? What did you think of the game? <br /> <br /></p><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-5412107465156960519?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-29103022165369892662008-08-22T10:47:00.001-07:002008-08-22T12:06:36.525-07:00<a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/diego-maradona-visits-training-session.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237401548704122738" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SK789aiXB3I/AAAAAAAAAE0/3PYTRJXm9R8/s400/diego.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><strong>Friday, August 21, 2008- Diego Armando Maradona</strong> visited the last training session of the Argentina team before the final. It was open to the media for 15 minutes. Maradona talked with the team players, and a long talk with coach Batista who was a teammate of him in México '86 and Italia '90. <br /> <br />It's not the first time Maradona visited the Argentina team but the first time he went to a training session. <br /><div align="right">Photo: Aug 21, 2008- Maradona, Pareja, Monzon, Angel Di Maria. Photo: EFE</div> <br /> <br /><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/diego-maradona-visits-training-session.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237419220874843442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SK8NCEgMVTI/AAAAAAAAAE8/Zs2jfDVvxoQ/s400/dm.jpg" border="0" /></a> <blockquote>"Hopefully the boys can win the gold medal. Nigeria is a good team, we have to respect them, but I believe a lot in the team. They deserve the gold for all their effort and the energy they're putting in." </blockquote>Source: Diario Ole <br /><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/diego-maradona-visits-training-session.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237419226897917410" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SK8NCa8NJeI/AAAAAAAAAFE/sKaAZul5Hng/s400/la.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>August 21, 2008- Leo Messi signing autographs at the hotel after the training session. Photo: EFE <br /> <br /> <br />------- <br />I love the first photo because Maradona looks like "one of the guys." Maradona such an idol for Argentinean athletes. A morale booster for these players. <br /> <br />The Messi photo is nice too. <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2910302216536989266?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-29290893672001222212008-08-22T07:10:00.000-07:002008-08-22T11:29:19.594-07:00</p><p><object width="450" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=87&user=quitapena&arquivo=87_2007-07-12-16-33_1521ae23a89de127dcb02cfd98e95280&tipo=AV&player=post&t=285&P=4084&AUTOPLAY=false"><param name="Wmode" value="Transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed allowFullScreen="true" Wmode="transparent" src="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=87&user=quitapena&arquivo=87_2007-07-12-16-33_1521ae23a89de127dcb02cfd98e95280&tipo=AV&player=post&t=285&P=4084&AUTOPLAY=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="390" align="right"></embed></object><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.vxv.com/layout/js/player.js"></script><img src="http://web.vxv.com/layout/imagens/null.gif" name="cert_Pivot" id="cert_Pivot" width="1" height="1" alt=""></p><p>I love foreign languages and already speak four. This video is so interesting because it shows Messi's spectacular goal against Mexico narrated in 4 different languages. <br /> <br />01:00 - <strong>English</strong>- "Simply magnificent, that is perfection" <br /> <br />01:55 - <strong>Portuguese </strong>from Portugal (RTP) "Spetacolar o golo," <br /> <br />02:40 - <strong>Arab</strong>- <br /> <br />03:00 - Arab or Turkish the host wasn't sure <br /> <br />Which one did you like the best? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2929089367200122221?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-58707837277999139672008-08-22T06:00:00.000-07:002008-08-22T11:05:35.202-07:00</p><p><object width="450" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=10680&user=menosuno&arquivo=10680_2008-01-14-13-38_79ea7307b8549cc622a4e4f53fe43855&tipo=AV&player=post&t=191&P=15334&AUTOPLAY=false"><param name="Wmode" value="Transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed allowFullScreen="true" Wmode="transparent" src="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=10680&user=menosuno&arquivo=10680_2008-01-14-13-38_79ea7307b8549cc622a4e4f53fe43855&tipo=AV&player=post&t=191&P=15334&AUTOPLAY=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="390" align="right"></embed></object><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.vxv.com/layout/js/player.js"></script><img src="http://web.vxv.com/layout/imagens/null.gif" name="cert_Pivot" id="cert_Pivot" width="1" height="1" alt=""></p><p> See the highlights of Argentina 1-0 Paraguay, Athens 2004 final. Goal by Carlos Tevez. THe goalkeeper was German Lux. <br /> <br />Narrated in Spanish by Andres Cantor. <br /> <br />Let's hope Argentina win again tonight!!!!! <br /> <br />Your thoughts on the video, 2004 Athens final? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-5870783727799913967?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-9972703361547487402008-08-21T15:43:00.000-07:002008-08-21T15:53:22.638-07:00<center>Preview: <strong>Argentina - Nigeria</strong> <br />FINAL 2008 Beijing Olympics</center> <br /> <br />On Saturday all eyes will see if Argentina can win the gold for the 2nd CONSECUTIVE time. I want them to win it. It would be unbelievable if they can't beat Nigeria but can Brazil. Here's what captain <strong>Juan Roman Riquelme </strong>said in Spanish, August 21, 2008, on Diario Ole. <br /><blockquote>"I want to win to give happiness to the country and because it's my last opportunity. I wanted to be here. I was never in the Olympic games. I don't think I can be in another one"</blockquote></p><p>About Brazil's victory: <blockquote>"About Brazil, it was nice but it already passed. It won't be worth anything if we don't beat Nigeria and we stay with the gold medal. Just like when it wasn't worth anything the beautiful we played in the América, because then we lost the final with Brasil and everything fell apart."</blockquote> <br /><blockquote>"For me it's very important to arrive to the final, but we have to win it. Beating Brazil was very special for many reasons, but nobody will remember it if we lose the final." </blockquote> <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-997270336154748740?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-9724375135181055812008-08-21T15:39:00.000-07:002008-08-21T15:41:01.058-07:00<strong>Angel di María</strong> is having a great 2008 Beijing Olympics. Excellent pass to Sergio El Kun Aguero for the 1st goal in the semi-final. <br /> <br />Di Maria's future is uncertain. he plays for Benfica int he Portugeuse League, Liga Sagres. Quique is not too sure he wants to keep Di Maria in his team. Here are the transfer rumors: <br /> <br />On August 21, 2008, About Real Madrid's interest in him <blockquote>“It's an extraordinary club, a magnificent one. Therefore, it's great that they say they are interested in me. They have to talk with Benfica. To play in Spain would be a dream! There, in that league, are the best in the world and I would be delighted to be part of them."</blockquote> Source: record.pt <br /> <br />Your thoughts? Will Di Maria leave Benfica this season? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-972437513518105581?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-28085621211800418362008-08-21T15:12:00.000-07:002008-08-21T15:13:45.787-07:00Post-match reaction Argentina 3-0 Brazil. <br />Brazilian media asking for the resignation of Dunga. Video in Spanish. <br /><script src="http://www.clarin.com/shared/v9/js/ve.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <br /><script type="text/javascript">cargarVideo(936666);</script> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2808562121180041836?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-2502901898599467192008-08-21T05:47:00.000-07:002008-08-22T17:56:14.306-07:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BpMM4PgMKdQ&hl=es&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BpMM4PgMKdQ&hl=es&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344" align="right"></embed></object>July 2008- Video: Pablo Aimar speaking in Spanish, substitles in Portuguese. <br /> <br />Starting the 2008-2009 season with Benfica. Inherited the #10 jersey that used-to be Rui Costa's number. <br /> <br />Your thoughts on Aimar's pre-season 2008-2009? This season with Quique Sanchez Flores? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-250290189859946719?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-9612492934174731322008-08-21T01:58:00.000-07:002008-08-22T18:04:25.382-07:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0ibrRN2AgdM&hl=es&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0ibrRN2AgdM&hl=es&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344" align="right"></embed></object>See the presentation of Pablo Aimar as a Benfica player in July 2008. <br /> <br />Has become a fan favorite. Played in the Eusebio Cup on August 15, 2008. Considered one of the big-name signings this season. Rui Costa personally travelled to Spain 3 times to persuade Aimar to sign for Benfica. AImar mentions this in this video. <br /> <br />Your thoughts on Pablo Aimar at Benfica for 2008-2009? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-961249293417473132?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-7472460771816082032008-08-20T19:48:00.000-07:002008-08-20T19:56:32.957-07:00<strong>Luis Acosta </strong>plays for Sevilla in La Liga. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, scored the 2nd goal in Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast. He was a substitute in the famous semi-final Argentina 3-0 Brazil. <br /> <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzYwW5KA5I/AAAAAAAAAEs/JZvV2VQzWDc/s1600-h/asf.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzYwW5KA5I/AAAAAAAAAEs/JZvV2VQzWDc/s400/asf.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236798792015676306" /></a>Acosta wears the #21 jersey. <br /> <br /> * Name:Lautaro Germán Acosta "Acosta" <br /> * Birth. :14-03-1988 <br /> * age :20 años <br /> * Birthplace . :Glew, Buenos Aires (Arg) <br /> * Weight/Height :68/1.68 <br /> * Position :Medio <br /> * Previous club:CA Lanús (08) <br /> <br />Are you a fan of Acosta? Your thoughts on Acosta in Sevilla for 2008-2009? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-747246077181608203?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-5570475319989443912008-08-20T19:09:00.000-07:002008-08-20T19:37:06.873-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzQlNubJjI/AAAAAAAAAEk/uJzzrPPKzDI/s1600-h/gdsa20.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236789804483159602" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 342px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 483px" height="419" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzQlNubJjI/AAAAAAAAAEk/uJzzrPPKzDI/s400/gdsa20.jpg" width="294" border="0" /></a> <br />Messi v. Ronaldinho were on many covers today. Including Italy's La Gazzetta Dello Sport. <br /> <br />------ <br />La <strong>Gazzetta Dello Sport,</strong> cover, August 20, 2008 <br />Final Argentina - Nigeria <br />Messi (with Aguero) <br />humiliates Ronaldinho: 3-0 <br /> <br /><center><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=15786&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img height="166" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/15786.jpg" width="156" border="0" /></a></center> <br /> <br />Your thoughts on this cover? <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-557047531998944391?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-76302913622418067292008-08-20T19:01:00.000-07:002008-08-20T19:09:09.101-07:00</p><p><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/di-maria-can-leave-for-20-million-euros.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236785478244999906" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="399" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzMpZO3ouI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Wm9pfU8XI08/s400/doj.jpg" width="316" border="0" /></a>Di Maria has had a very consistent perforamnce in all 4 Argentina games in the Beijing Olympics. He plays for Benfica, in the Portuguese League, Liga Sagres.</p><p> Now Benfica is not too sure they want to keep him. They signed Jose Antonio Reyes, plays on the left side, similar to Di Maria. <br /> <br />According to O Jogo, Portuguese paper, <br />August 20, 2008 <br /> <br />Benfica is listening to the offer of Real Madrid, that in the past has offered 15 million euros. <br />DI MARIA CAN LEAVE FOR 20 MILLION EUROS <br /><div></div> <br /> <br />Your thoughts? Do you think Di Maria needs to leave Benfica this season? <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-7630291362241806729?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-60655342362964512682008-08-20T18:39:00.000-07:002008-08-20T23:48:43.439-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzIUxItbKI/AAAAAAAAAEM/icPU60N4eZI/s1600-h/dc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236780725837851810" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 448px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 362px" height="306" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzIUxItbKI/AAAAAAAAAEM/icPU60N4eZI/s400/dc.jpg" width="408" border="0" /></a>I respect the Brazil fans. We saw how El Kun Aguero was on the cover of the Argentina papers. <br /> <br />See the cover of a Brazilian paper. The pressure is on and they want Dunga out. I don't blame them. Pretty drastic things! <br /> <br />'National team of Dunga <br />2006-2008' <br /> <br />Brasilian soccer, 5-time world champion, communicates the death of the national team of coach Dunga, occured yesterday, in Beijing, China. The mass of the 7th day will be on Monday, 8am, at Estadio do Shanghai. <br />------- <br /> <br />Here are some more covers of the sports section of some Brazilian papers the day after the Argentina 3-0 Brazil. Blaming Dunga. <p></p><p> <br /> <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzKzX52ppI/AAAAAAAAAEU/yghWb89T3Jg/s1600-h/bc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236783450663855762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 602px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 456px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="361" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKzKzX52ppI/AAAAAAAAAEU/yghWb89T3Jg/s400/bc.jpg" width="442" border="0" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-6065534236296451268?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-30099216577558381812008-08-20T11:17:00.001-07:002008-08-20T11:24:46.267-07:00</p><p><object width="450" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=93&user=hombreralo&arquivo=93_2008-01-14-12-46_48cd8a89654a815d803418ce15552686&tipo=AV&player=post&t=263&P=15332&AUTOPLAY=false"><param name="Wmode" value="Transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed allowFullScreen="true" Wmode="transparent" src="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=93&user=hombreralo&arquivo=93_2008-01-14-12-46_48cd8a89654a815d803418ce15552686&tipo=AV&player=post&t=263&P=15332&AUTOPLAY=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="390" align="right"></embed></object><script type="text/javascript" src="http://vxv.com/layout/js/player.js"></script><img src="http://web.vxv.com/layout/imagens/null.gif" name="cert_Pivot" id="cert_Pivot" width="1" height="1" alt=""></p><p>In the friendly Argentina - Bielorussia, (August 20, 2008) the forward next to Tevez was Denis. Who is he? Referred to as "El Tanque" in Argentina, he plays for Napoli in the Serie A.</p><p> To know more about him, see this video:</p><p>El tanque Denis scored 18 goals, was the top goalscorer in the Argentina league and only 2 goals short to break the record of Martin Palermo of 1998. <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-3009921657755838181?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-38946796728088444112008-08-20T10:52:00.000-07:002008-08-20T11:11:56.276-07:00Leo Messi was extraordinary in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Scored the first goal against Ivory Coast. Messi plays for Barcelona, wears #10 Barcelona jersey. <br /> <br />Name: Lionel 'Leo' Andrés Messi <br />Position: forward <br />Place of birth: Santa Fe (Argentina) <br />Date: 24-06-1987 <br />Height: 1'69 <br />Weight: 67 <br /> <br />His breakthrough as a player came in the 2005-06 season, starting with an amazing performance in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Juventus. He was also outstanding at the Santiago Bernabéu, in Barcelona's unforgettable 3-0 win, and also at Stamford Bridge, in the Champions League match against Chelsea. (Remember how Jose Mourinho accused Messi of doing "theater" when he suffered a foul by ?)Injury kept him sidelined for much of the latter stage of the season. Messi played a total of 17 league games, 6 in the Champions League and 2 in the Copa del Rey. Messi scored eight goals. <br /> <br />2007-2008-- Messi moved up a gear and astounded the world with goals such as the one he scored against Getafe in the King’s Cup. In the 2006/07 season, and even though the team didn’t win any titles, the Argentine was second in the FIFA World Player awards and third in the Golden Ball. He continued to develop in the 2007/08 campaign, when he scored 16 goals and gave 10 assists in the 40 games he played in. <br /> <br />CHARACTERISTICS <br /> <br />Messi is an unusual player. He is highly creative, and has the skills to take on defenders with ease. He is a versatile left-footed player who can play either in the middle or on either wing, or even as a centre forward. <br /> <br />Although he is quite short, he is so fast and physically strong that he can cope with larger opponents. He is incredibly powerful, and a specialist in such dead ball situations as corners, free kicks and penalties. <br /> <br /><strong>Titles with Barcelona:</strong> <br />2006/07 Spanish Supercup <br />2005/06 Champions League <br />2005/06 League <br />2005/06 Spanish Supercup <br />2004/05 League <br /> <br /><strong>Argentina National Team </strong> <br />2004/05 World Cup Under-20 <br />2008 Beijing Olympics- Played first 2 matches, was rested int he 3rd match, played in the semi-final Argentina 3-0 Brazil overshadowing Ronaldinho. <br /> <br /> <br />Your thoughts on Messi at Barcelona in 2008-2009? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-3894679672808844411?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-11043961411416229282008-08-20T10:26:00.001-07:002008-08-21T15:31:39.140-07:00<center><strong>Argentina 0-0 Bielorussia</strong><br />friendly August 20, 2008<br />Minsk</center></p><p><object width="450" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=92 &user=nachodeloeste&arquivo=92_2008-08-21-11-07_f2a29e96bc4becab001475bc5e02fae5&tipo=AV&player=post&t=92&P=29429&AUTOPLAY=false"><param name="Wmode" value="Transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed allowFullScreen="true" Wmode="transparent" src="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=92 &user=nachodeloeste&arquivo=92_2008-08-21-11-07_f2a29e96bc4becab001475bc5e02fae5&tipo=AV&player=post&t=92&P=29429&AUTOPLAY=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="390" align="right"></embed></object><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.vxv.com/layout/js/player.js"></script><img src="http://web.vxv.com/layout/imagens/null.gif" name="cert_Pivot" id="cert_Pivot" width="1" height="1" alt="">Video of highlights in Spanish from Argentinean TVC Sports<br /><strong>English translation: </strong><br /><br />00:38 Denis sees the ball. He looks surprised.<br />Denis is one of the 'player #9' that one wants. He had a good chance. Carrizo appears there. Well, a goalkeeper of a big team has to appear.<br /><br />00:43 <strong>63rd minute-</strong> Another goal opportunity for Belarussia. This was the worst moment for Argentina. When Basile's team was most disorganized. Belarussia was dangerous on both sides, the left and right.<br /><br />00:50 <strong>65th minute</strong>- Cavenaghi, the first time he touched the ball in the game.<br /><br />01:00- <strong>83rd minute</strong>- after the moment of disarray. Organized better and started creating clear goal opportunities. Like this one for instance, Cavenaghi and Licha Lopez.<br /><br /><strong>91st minute-</strong> One more, A free kick for Mariano Gonzalez, the last chance for Argentina. Headed by Collocini but saved by the goalkeeper.<br /><br /><br />A friendly before the 2010 "Eliminatorias", world cup qualifyers. Argentina coach Alfio 'El Coco' Basile doesn't have those key players like Mascherano, Riquelme, Messi because they're in the Olympics. He's testing 'new' players like Denis from Napoli.<br /><br />Where can I watch the game Argentina v. Bielorussia? Online. It's not broadcast on TV. I'm following it on <em>El Clarin </em>and <em>Diario Ole</em>, both Argentinean sites. According Diario Ole, "Argentina and Bielorussia are boring in Minsk. A slow game without goal chances. Jonas on the left side is creating spaces but lacks precision."<br /><br />2nd half: According to Diario Ole "El Tanque (Denis) was alone in front of goal and his shot hit the bar. Tevez also wasted a goal opportunity in the end of the first half. <br /><br /><strong>Surprises in the lineup:</strong><br />Forwards: Denis and Tevez up front. Denis, the player from Napoli, also known as "El Tanque." No Crespo because he wasn't in the call-up list.<br /><br /><strong>Basile announed the starting Lineup:</strong><br /><center>Carrizo</p><p>Zanetti -- Burdisso -- Coloccini -- Heinze</p><p>Pablo Ledesma (place of injured Maxi Rodríguez) -- Lucho González -- Jonás Gutiérrez -- Cambiasso</p><p>Germán Denis -- Carlitos Tevez.</center><br /><br /><br /><strong>Monica_Kun's predictions:</strong><a href='http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&merchantID=739&programmeID=3052&mediaID=15792&tracking=&url='><img border=0 src='http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/15792.jpg' align="right"></a><br />Carrizo in goal<br /><br /><strong>final score:</strong> Argentina win again by 3-0. It looks difficult because in the 33rd minute it is still a goalless draw 0-0.<br /><strong>Goalscorers</strong>Denis, Tevez, Lucho Gonzalez<br /><strong>Favorite player in this lineup</strong>Cambiasso and Tevez<br /><br />Favorite player in the lineup?<br /><br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1104396141141622928?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-60005421942217090262008-08-20T06:39:00.000-07:002008-08-20T11:49:55.802-07:00Wasn't Gago great in stealing the ball in the midfield in Argentina 3-0 Brazil? He plays for Real Madrid, and wears the #8 jersey. <br /> <br /><strong>Fernando Rubén GAGO</strong>, nickname "Pintita" <br />Birthplace: Buenos Aires (Argentina) <br />Birth: 14/04/1986 <br />Position: Centrocampista <br />Weight: 69 kg <br />Height: 178 cms <br />Nationality: Argentina <br /> <br /><strong>Previous clubs: </strong> <br />Boca Juniors (04-06) <br />Debut in 1st División: January 7 -2007 <br />Debut game: Deportivo 2 - 0 Real Madrid <br /> <br /><strong>Argentina national team:</strong> <br />2008 Beijing Olympics- In the starting lineup of coach Sergio "Checho" Batista. Excellent game in the Semi-final Argentina 3-0 Brazil. <br /> <br />Your thoughts on Gago at Real Madrid for the 2008-2009 season? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-6000542194221709026?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-54365384530866229082008-08-20T00:03:00.000-07:002008-08-20T00:08:27.550-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKvBxv3tVhI/AAAAAAAAAEE/n_r_RhBWrOk/s1600-h/oa21.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236492052156208658" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 386px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 304px" height="239" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKvBxv3tVhI/AAAAAAAAAEE/n_r_RhBWrOk/s400/oa21.jpg" width="321" border="0" /></a> Cover Ole, Argentina sports paper, the day after Argentina 3-0 Brazil in the 2008 Beijing Olyumpics semi-final. The photo is of El Kun dedicating the goals to his girlfriend who's pregnant. <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=56358&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/56358.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-5436538453086622908?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-20396690627099736972008-08-19T23:53:00.000-07:002008-08-20T00:02:46.417-07:00<a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/triumph-that-is-enjoyed-most-3-0-cover.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236489507920357282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 343px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 456px" height="416" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKu_dp2nJ6I/AAAAAAAAAD8/qpHJrxaZVFE/s400/eca21.jpg" width="301" border="0" /></a>This time El Kun Aguero conquered the whole cover of El Clarin. The photo of El Kun Aguero scoring the 1st goal in Argentina 3-0 Brazil, 2008 Beijing Olympics semi-final.</p><p><center><a href='http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&merchantID=739&programmeID=3052&mediaID=15786&tracking=&url='><img border=0 src='http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/15786.jpg'></a></center></p><p>Cover of <strong>El Clarin,</strong> August 21, 2008 <br />Argentina beat Brazil and arrived to the Olympic final <br /> <br /><strong>The triumph that is enjoyed the most</strong> <br /> <br />With moments of good soccer, the finishing of Aguero, and the appearances of Messi, the national team thrashed the Brazilians in its best performance in the Olympics. Saturday early in the morning, defines the title against Nigeria, that yesterday thrashed Belgium by 4-1. <br />-------- <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2039669062709973697?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-41129584734408318312008-08-19T16:16:00.000-07:002008-08-19T16:16:49.536-07:00<object width="480" height="392"><param value="http://video.globo.com/Portal/videos/cda/player/player.swf" name="movie" /><param value="high" name="quality" /><param value="midiaId=870887&autoStart=false&width=480&height=392" name="FlashVars" /><embed width="480" height="392" flashvars="midiaId=870887&autoStart=false&width=480&height=392" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" src="http://video.globo.com/Portal/videos/cda/player/player.swf" align="right"></embed></object>What a game! As seen by Anderson and Lucas, how they expressed dissent to the referee each side wanted to win this game. <br /> <br />The Argentina team left the Workers Stadium jubilant and making noise in the team bus. The players were tapping the windows. <br /> <br /><blockquote>"We're partying in the team bus and we're going to party some more when we get to the hotel. We have to celebrate. <strong>A victory over Brazil always is worth double</strong>,"</blockquote> Said Juan Roman Riquelme after the game. <br /> <br /><strong>See the video:</strong> Argentina players partying in the team bus after thrashing Brazil by 3-0. <br /> <br />Hard to recognize the player's faces at first. All wearing black polos and celebrating in the middle of the bus, facing each other not looking out the window. The only ones sitting next to the window while everyone else is jumping are Lavezzi and Di Maria. <br />28th second: Lavezzi, Garay, <br />34th second: Di Maria next to the window. <br />38th second: Buonanotte tapping the window <br /> <br />What did you like about the video? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-4112958473440831831?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-57804537241623581582008-08-19T15:54:00.000-07:002008-08-19T16:06:04.772-07:00I went on El Clarin to see how the team was looking for tomorrow's friendly against Bielorrussia. Of course the big story is how Argentina humiliated Brazil with a 3-0 result. Some headlines: <br /> <br /><strong>"Celebrations at the bar, after the "thrashing" of the Brazil national team"</strong> <br /><em>Cargadas y festejos en el bar, tras la "paliza" de la Selección a Brasil</em>, <br /> <br />"Like some portenos usually do, many Brazilian tourists chose a known place in Recoleta to see the semi-final. For Brasil, sadness "has no end" ("nao tem fim")in Buenos Aires either. <br /> <br /><em>Como suelen hacerlo algunos porteños, muchos turistas brasileños eligieron un conocido local de Recoleta para ver la semifinal. Allí cruzaron expectativas, bromas y broncas con los simpatizantes locales. Para Brasil, la tristeza "nao tem fim" tampoco en Buenos Aires. ------ </em><span style="color:#339999;"><strong>El Clarin .com August 19, 2008</strong></span> <br /> <br />"Has no end" refers to the lyrics "Tristeza nao tem fim, felicidade sim," of the the popular Brazilian bossa nova song called "Felicidade" music: Tom Jobim, lyrics Vinicius de Moraes. <br /> <br /><strong>"The national team humilitated Brazil and arrived to the final of the Olympic games"</strong> <br />La Selección humilló a Brasil y llegó a la final de los Juegos Olímpicos ----- <strong><span style="color:#339999;">El Clarin .com August 19, 2008</span></strong> <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-5780453724162358158?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-42674622005893624442008-08-19T15:15:00.000-07:002008-08-20T11:56:47.333-07:00<strong>First week of La Liga 2008-2009</strong> <br /> <br /><script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript" src="http://www.oleole.com/widgets/teamwidget/team/146/score/1/"></script> <br /> <br /><strong>Barcelona:</strong> Lionel 'Leo' Messi August 26, 2008 Champions League <br /> <br /><strong>Wisla v. FC Barcelona</strong>, August 26, 2008 20:45, Wisla Stadium <br /><strong>Leo Messi Not in call-up list</strong>. Absent, international duty with the Argentina national team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Their final Argentina v. Nigeria on August 29, 2008. <br /> <br />Numancia - Barcelona <br /> <br /><strong>Real Madrid:</strong> 3 players. Fernando Rubén GAGO, Gabriel Heinze, GARAY, Ezequiel <br /> <br />Deportivo - Real Madrid <br /> <br /><strong>Getafe:</strong> 2 goalkeepers. Roberto Abbondanzieri, Oscar "Osky" Ustari <br />Oscar "Osky" Ustari ruled out for 8 months due to injury. <br /> <br />Sporting - Getafe <br /> <br /><strong>Sevilla:</strong> 2 players Lautaro Germán ACOSTA, Federico Julián FAZIO, <br />Lautaro Germán ACOSTA and Federico Julián FAZIO: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Racing - Sevilla <br /> <br /><strong>Valencia: </strong>Ever Maximiliano David BANEGA <br />Ever Maximiliano David BANEGA: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Valencia - Mallorca <br /> <br /> <br /><strong>Villarreal:</strong> Gonzalo Rodríguez <br /> <br />Villarreal -Deportivo <br /> <br /><strong>Atlético Madrid:</strong> 2 players. Sergio Leonel "El Kun" AGÜERO, Maxi Rodríguez <br />Sergio Leonel "El Kun" AGÜERO: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Atlético Madrid - Málaga, Aug 31 <br /> <br /><strong>Espanyol:</strong> ZABALETA, Pablo Javier In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Espanyol - Valladolid <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div> <br /><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <br /><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br /> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> <br /> } <br /> <br /> } <br /> <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> <br /> })(); <br /> <br />//]]> <br /> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-4267462200589362444?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-83708217711126088092008-08-19T14:34:00.000-07:002008-08-19T14:58:54.589-07:00What did you think of Ronaldinho's performance in Argentina 3-0 Brazil? The <strong>Messi v. Ronaldinho show </strong>turned out to be <strong>the Messi show</strong>. Even Globoesporte acknowledges that Ronaldinho didn't shine as much as Messi. <br /> <br />Here's the english translation of the article: <br /><strong>Messi had a superb performance in the semifinal</strong> <br /> <br />A kiss after the execution of the national anthems marked the beginning of the face-off between<strong> Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Messi in the Beijing Olympics</strong>. Former teammates at Barcelona, both were facing each other for the first time in an official game in today's semi-final. Messi shined when in control of the ball. His style not just overshadowed the Brazilian [Ronaldinho] but also took away Brazil's chances of winning the gold. <br /> <br />Ronaldinho was only able to stand out when he was received in the Workers stadium with an ovation. But not much time had passed that the Chinese public didn't last long in changing its preference. It then started to applaud the "craque" (superstar) of Argentina, that commanded his teammates to the Olympic final. It will be against Nigeria next Saturday, one day before Brazil and Belgium play for the Bronze. <br /> <br />Friends since their Barcelona days, Ronaldinho and Messi gave each other a kiss before the semi-final in Beijing. Both teams respected each other a lot in the first half. Like expected, Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Messi were the most active. However, <strong>the Argentine was better and more effective. Not just for positioning himself the best in the soccer pitch but because he dared more than the Brazilian [Ronaldinho].</strong> <br /> <br />Proof of that was when Messi had two shots on goal in the first half <strong>and Ronaldinho, none.</strong> The first goal chance for the "craque do Barcelona" [Messi] was in the free kick in the 19th minute. Renan defended. In the 40th minute, he took adavantage of Rafinha's mistake in the box, stole the ball, dribbled and shot. The goalkeeper Renan saved it again. <br /> <br />As opposed to Brazil, that stayed behind the midfield line, Argentina went with full-force in the second half. <strong>Commanded by Messi</strong>, it opened the score to 2-0, 2 goals by Aguero. In the first goal, in the 7th minute, he scored after Di Maria's pass. In the 2nd goal in the 12th minute, Messi did a brilliant individual play, passed it to defender Monzon, who crossed it to Aguero and scored. <br /> <br /><strong>The sovereignty of Messi</strong> compared to Ronaldinho Gaúcho was the reflexion of the different phases they are in. One is at his best in Barcelona, taking over the #10 jersey that was the Brazilian's. The other looking to return to his old soccer ways, now at a new home: the Milan of Kaká. <br /> <br />NÚMEROS DO DUELO <br />Ronaldinho Messi <br />- GOLS - <br />- ASSISTÊNCIAS - <br />4 DRIBLES 7 <br />1 FALTAS SOFRIDAS 3 <br />1 FINALIZAÇÕES CERTAS 2 <br />- FINALIZAÇÕES ERRADAS 1 <br />17 PASSES CERTOS 15 <br />4 PASSES ERRADOS 3 <br />26 BOLAS RECEBIDAS 23 <br />2 BOLAS PERDIDAS 2 <br /> <br />In a rare good moment by Brazil, Ronaldinho appeared and hit the bar when he was in charge of a free kick. In the rebound, Pato tried to score. <strong>But later, Messi the protagonist was again decisive.</strong> In another great play in the middle, he touched the ball in the area for Aguero who suffered a foul, creating a penalty. Riquelme converted the penalty: Brasil: 3 a 0. <br /> <br />Then what entered in the soccer field was nervousness. Without conditions to make tactical things, Brazil started committing fouls. So many fouls that Lucas and Thiago Neves were sent-off, both for fouls committed on former Corintians player Mascherano. <br />Source: globoesporte .com <br /> <br />Wasn't this pro-Messi? It looks like it was in the Argentinean media. It looks like Ronaldinho and not just Dunga is under fire by Brazil. <br /> <br />Your thoughts on this article? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-8370821771112608809?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-66277715009131587832008-08-19T14:30:00.000-07:002008-08-19T14:33:03.406-07:00Naturally I went on the Brazilian media to see their reaction to the 3-0 defeat by their greatest rivals, the "Hermanos." Here are headlines of Globoesporte .com <br /> <br />"Dunga's team says goodbye to the dream of the gold" <br />"<em>Time de Dunga leva chocolate da Argentina e dá adeus ao sonho do ouro</em>," Globoesporte .com, August 19, 2008 <br /> <br />"Messi had a superb performance in the semi-final" <br />"<em>Com direito a beijo em Ronaldinho, Messi tem atuação soberana na semifinal</em>" Globoesporte .com, August 19, 2008 <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-6627771500913158783?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-81479184256350300622008-08-19T13:08:00.000-07:002008-08-19T16:15:51.464-07:00I'm so happy that Argentina won. Among the best players for the Argentina team were the central defenders Pareja and Garay. Thanks to them we couldn't see Pato score or free to move in the 30 minutes he was on the soccer field. Here's an article in Spanish on El Clarin. Let me know your thoughts. <br /> <br />---------- <br />El Clarin .com August 19, 2008 <br /> <br /><strong>La Selección humilló a Brasil y llegó a la final de los Juegos</strong> <br /><strong>Por: Juan Lagares</strong> <br /> <br />En su mejor partido del torneo, goleó en Beijing al clásico rival por 3 a 0 con tantos de Agüero (2) y Riquelme de penal, todos en el segundo tiempo. El equipo de Batista impuso su contundencia en un encuentro que se presentaba muy cerrado hasta el primer gol. Buscará el sábado a la 1 ante Nigeria repetir el oro conseguido hace cuatro años en <br /> <br />El fútbol siempre da revancha. Y aunque digan que la venganza es un plato que se sirve frío, Brasil quedó bien calentito. Derrota en la final de la Copa América de Perú en 2004, derrota en la final de la Copa Confederaciones en 2005 y derrota en la final de la Copa América de Venezuela, el año pasado. <strong>Tres golpes durísimos para Argentina</strong>, un país y una Selección que respira fútbol. <br /> <br />Todo llega. La semifinal en los Juegos Olímpicos se presentaba como una oportunidad única para el equipo que conduce Sergio Batista, y no la iba a desaprovechar. <strong>Argentina aplastó, humilló, vapuleó a Brasil</strong> por 3-0 en Shanghai y se clasificó para disputar el oro ante Nigeria, el sábado (desde la 1 en nuestro país), en el Nido de Pájaro. Pero sobre todo, ganó como quiere la gente: con coraje y buen juego. <br /> <br />La primera etapa sirvió de estudio. Especulaciones, dudas, miedos... De ambos. La dupla Riquelme-Messi no pesaba. Porque Dunga otra vez designó una marca personal para Román. Lucas se pegó al diez de la camiseta del enganche argentino. Anderson y Marcelo se encargaban de rodear a la Pulga cada vez que el crack se tiró a la derecha. Por el lado de Brasil, Ronaldinho, muy estacionado en la banda izquierda, intentaba poner su talento a disposición de Sobis, que quedó muy solo arriba. <strong>Entre Mascherano, Zabaleta y Gago se lo comieron</strong>. <br /> <br />Algunas alarmas que se encendieron. Las escaladas de Rafinha por la derecha ante la impotente marca de Di María y de Monzón. Y Sobis, que a pesar de su soledad, complicó al fondo argentino. Un desborde del lateral terminó con un centro atrás que el delantero de Betis no pudo definir de taco. Quedaba muy lejos Agüero en ese primer tiempo, aunque el Kun se las ingenió para generarse su propio espacio y rematar de zurda desviado, a los 10. La más clara en el primer tiempo. <br /> <br />No claudicó nunca Riquelme en su intención de pisar la pelota y organizar el juego de Argentina. A pesar del molesto Lucas, la intención de atacar del equipo siempre pasó por el cerebro de Román. Pero el marcador se abrió por otros motivos. La presión de Gago y Mascherano dio resultado. Brasil perdía la pelota cerca de su arco. A los 7, el volante central del Real Madrid abrió para Di María. El zurdo sacó un zurdazo violento al área, mitad tiro al arco, mitad centro. Y ahí apareció el Kun Agüero para ponerle el pecho al balazo, para empujarla a la red y establecer el 1-0. <br /> <br />Después del gol argentino, Dunga decidió reemplazar a Hernanes y a Sobis, en lugar de Alexandre Pato y Thiago Neves. Dos nombres que asustan. Pero más asustaron Pareja y Garay, que marcaron siempre con firmeza. También metieron miedo los dos volantes centrales argentinos, para recuperar y distribuir. <strong>Aniquilaron las pretensiones de Brasil</strong> a pesar de un tiro en el palo de Sobis y de un desborde de Rafinha. <br /> <br />Siempre intentó jugar Argentina y Riquelme. Román jugó rápido un tiro libre sobre la izquierda con Messi. Quedó para Di María que se la devolvió a Messi. La Pulga encaró, juntó rivales y abrió hacia la derecha para Garay, que se quedó en el área. El central le dio fuerte y cruzado. Otra vez Agüero, bien ubicado, llegó al corazón del área y anta la mirada estéril del arquero Renán, la empujó al gol para el 2-0. <br /> <br />La desesperación de Brasil lo hizo salir del fondo en busca del descuento. Ronaldinho estrelló un tiro libre en el palo derecho de Romero (lo único que hizo el nuevo jugador del Milan), en el rebote Marcelo le dio al arco y Pato la desvió al gol. Pero la jugada fue anulada por el árbitro uruguayo Martín Vázquez. A partir de ahí, la pelota siempre se movió bajo la suela de Riquelme. El enganche no tuvo demasiado peso en ofensiva. Pero manejó los tiempos, bancó con aplomo las patadas y el asedio desesperado de Brasil por recuperar rápido la pelota e ir por el milagro. Ordena, acomoda, le dio aire al equipo... Y como en el último Superclásico y su recordado tiro libre, ahora de lateral generó su gol. Defendió la pelota sobre la derecha, ganó el saque de banda. Mientras charlaba con el asistente, armaba la ofensiva. Hizo el saque para Messi que encaró hacia el medio y tocó para Agüero en el área. Breno lo bajó y fue penal. Riquelme se hizo cargo y puso el 3-0 con autoridad. <br /> <br />Después, Brasil se descontroló. Lucas primero y Thiago Neves después, castigaron a Mascherano y vieron la roja para que el equipo de Dunga demostrara aún más la superioridad Argentina. Un triunfo impecable de Argentina. Para tomarse revancha, para gozar al clásico rival, para disfrutar. Ahora se viene otra parada brava y otra oportunidad de borrar con el codo la tristeza del pasado. Nigeria será el rival en la final del sábado, ese mismo equipo africano que en Atlanta 96' le robó el oro a Argentina. Es hora de recuperar y de defender lo propio. <br />Source: El Clarin .com <br />-------------- <br /> <br />Me encanto el articulo. Para mi que manera de empezar a terminar con el dominio de Brasil. El hombre del partido es Messi. Hizo las jugadas de gol. Ronaldinho- una decepcion. Me imaginaba que se iba a poner el equipo en la espalda y por lo menos hacer varias individualidades <strong>para por lo menos</strong> marcar el gol de el honor. Pato, tenia 30 minutos en la cancha y no se vio mucho. <br /> <br />Tu que piensas de este articulo de el Clarin? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-8147918425635030062?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-75660673618107647302008-08-19T06:58:00.001-07:002008-08-20T11:38:17.611-07:00<center><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Argentina 3-0 Brazil</span></strong></center> <br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">-------------------------</span>53' Sergio Aguero <br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">-------------------------</span>57' Sergio Aguero <br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">------------------------</span>76' Juan Roman Riquelme (pen) <br /> <br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">------------</span><strong>Substitutions</strong>:<span style="color:#ffffff;">-----------------</span>91' Riquelme out, Sosa in <span style="color:#ffffff;">-----------------------</span>61' Rafael Sobis out, Pato in <br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span>61' Hernanes out, Thiago Neves in <br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span>71' Diego out, Jo in <br /> <br /><object width="450" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=94 &user=dinamita&arquivo=94_2008-08-19-12-25_68ed4b1c5571cf43649b6ab8e02b58cf&tipo=AV&player=post&t=91&P=29320&AUTOPLAY=false"><param name="Wmode" value="Transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed allowFullScreen="true" Wmode="transparent" src="http://web.vxv.com/playerBlog.swf?ID=94 &user=dinamita&arquivo=94_2008-08-19-12-25_68ed4b1c5571cf43649b6ab8e02b58cf&tipo=AV&player=post&t=91&P=29320&AUTOPLAY=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="390" align="right"></embed></object><script type="text/javascript" src="http://vxv.com/layout/js/player.js"></script><img src="http://web.vxv.com/layout/imagens/null.gif" name="cert_Pivot" id="cert_Pivot" width="1" height="1" alt="">Video of 3 goals in Argentina 3-0 Brazil Semi-final. <br /><strong>Goal 1: 53' </strong>Messi down the middle, pass it to Angel Di Maria on the left side. Di MAria crosses it to El Kun and he scores <br /> <br /><strong>Goal 2: 57' </strong> Goal by El Kun <br /> <br /><strong>Goal 3: 76'</strong> Penalty scored by captain Juan Roman Riquelme. <br /> <br />See the video, post your comment on which goal you liked the best? <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /> <br /><span style="color:#cc9933;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Brazil</strong> </span></span>dangerous on the right side with Rafinha. Monzon can't stop him. </p><p>Overall, in the 1st half, Brazil played better. I was disappointed to see many Brazilian players shoing nervousness. Especially #7 Anderson, getting away committing fouls, expressing dissent to the referee. I wonder why Dunga didn't take him out and replace him with another forward in the 2nd half.</p><p>To stop Argentina from scoring, Brazil needed to stop these attacking players from going forward. <strong>It's not just Messi</strong>. He has the vision to read the game a few seconds before anyone else. There are other players who help create chances too:</p><p><strong>Left-back Pablo Zabaleta:</strong> creates goal chances by going forward on the left-side, and crossing it to Argentina players int he middle.</p><p><strong>Messi-</strong> from getting into the box and in the Brazil midfield, not let him use the right side, not much space in the middle so he can use his vision and create the goal chances. The second Argentina goal was thanks to Messi's vision.</p><p><strong>Di Maria</strong> on the <strong>left: </strong>More effective in finishing a pass to Aguero and Messi when on the left side. Late in the 2nd half, Brazil didn't give him much space to go forward on the left, Di Maria was constrained to go forward in the middle. He would lose the ball or make imprecise passes. At this time, Lavezzi with fresh legs would have been an alternative.</p><p><strong>Also needed to closely mark Di Maria and Aguero in the penalty area. </strong>Brazil did this well by marking Sergio Aguero closely. The one time Brazil didn't mark Aguero AND Di Maria Aguero scored the 2nd Argentina goal in the 73rd minute. Both of them were alone without any Brazil players around him. They were hoping for an offside. The goal really came from the mistake of the Brazil defense.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Best 3 players:</strong> Rafinha, Lucas, Breno. </p><p><strong>disappointing 3 players:</strong> Pato, Ronaldinho, Anderson <br /> <br />Pato had 30 minutes in the game and only had 2 great goal chances. Didn't see much close opportunities from him. Ronaldinho. He just stood there. Rarely touched the ball or would lose it. Rarely ran compared to Messi and other Brazilian players. I thought at any moment he would carry the team on his shoulders, use his individual ability and start shooting. This was the match of his life. Makes me wonder if he would do the same at AC Milan in an important game. <br /> <br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;">Argentina-</span> </strong>Messi very active for the team, on the left, right, middle. Kun Aguero 2 chances off-target. So slow. Much better second half. </p><p> <br /><strong>Best 3 players:</strong> Mascherano, Gago, Messi <br /> <br /> <br />Argentina 3-0 Brazil- <strong>Brazil starting lineup</strong> <br /> <br />(GK) RENAN 12 <br />RAFINHA 2 <br />ALEX SILVA 3 <br />(-61') HERNANES 5 <br />MARCELO 6 <br />ANDERSON 7 <br />LUCAS 8 <br />(C) RONALDINHO 10 <br />BRENO 14 <br />(-71') DIEGO 15 <br />(-61') RAFAEL SOBIS 17 <br /> <br /><strong>Substitutes:</strong> <br />DIEGO ALVES 1 <br />THIAGO SILVA 4 <br />(+61') ALEXANDRE PATO 9 <br />RAMIRES 11 <br />ILSINHO 13 <br />(+61') THIAGO NEVES 16 <br />(+71') JO 18 <br /> <br /><strong>Argentina 3-0 Brazil- Argentina starting lineup</strong> No Lavezzi, Di Maria in starting 11. Underperforming El Kun Aguero also in starting 11. <br /> <br />18 Sergio ROMERO (GK) <br />2 Ezequiel GARAY <br />3 Luciano MONZON <br />4 Pablo ZABALETA <br />5 Fernando GAGO <br />10 Juan RIQUELME (C) (-91') <br />11 Angel DI MARIA <br />12 Nicolas PAREJA <br />14 Javier MASCHERANO <br />15 Lionel MESSI <br />16 Sergio AGUERO <br /> <br />Substitutes: <br />6 Federico FAZIO <br />7 Jose SOSA (+91') <br />8 Ever BANEGA <br />9 Ezequiel LAVEZZI <br />13 Lautaro ACOSTA <br />17 Diego BUONANOTTE <br />22 Nicolas NAVARRO <br /> <br />Referee: VAZQUEZ Martin (URU) <br />Assistant Referee 1: ESPINOSA Mauricio (URU) <br />Assistant Referee 2: NIEVAS Miguel (URU) <br />Fourth official: LANNOY Stephane (FRA) <br /> <br /> <br /><strong><span style="color:#339999;">Enjoy photos of the Argentina 3-0 Brazil match: Argentina's 1st goal by Sergio Aguero:</span></strong> </p><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsOjC8K_xI/AAAAAAAAADs/gqJ4UtPHmls/s1600-h/abk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236294986995793682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsOjC8K_xI/AAAAAAAAADs/gqJ4UtPHmls/s400/abk.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>August 19, 2008- Argentina scores 1st goal by Sergio Aguero, wearing the #16 jersey. Brazil goalkeeper Renan, and Brazil defender Marcelo, wearing the #6 jersey. Photo: foto-net</center><p></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsOMJnb0MI/AAAAAAAAADc/EyicbmXn5Xw/s1600-h/abk1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236294593650872514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsOMJnb0MI/AAAAAAAAADc/EyicbmXn5Xw/s400/abk1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>August 19, 2008- Argentina's Sergio 'El Kun' Aguero, wearing the #16 jersey celebrating after scoring the goal. Photo: foto-net</center><p></p><p><strong><span style="color:#339999;">Photo during the Argentina 3-0 Brazil match:</span></strong></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsNd1dF9-I/AAAAAAAAADU/0aNj-eAWyTk/s1600-h/abg.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236293797964806114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsNd1dF9-I/AAAAAAAAADU/0aNj-eAWyTk/s400/abg.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>August 19, 2008- Argentina's Fernando Gago in Argentina 3-0 Brazil. Photo: foto-net</center><p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsOjOySCaI/AAAAAAAAAD0/0cptKsKIzsk/s1600-h/abm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236294990175537570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsOjOySCaI/AAAAAAAAAD0/0cptKsKIzsk/s400/abm.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 19, 2008- Argentina's 'leo' Messi and Brazil's Ronaldinho in Argentina 3-0 Brazil. Photo: foto-net</p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsNXlLRogI/AAAAAAAAADM/3EZYey3Ssos/s1600-h/abma.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236293690515890690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsNXlLRogI/AAAAAAAAADM/3EZYey3Ssos/s400/abma.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>August 19, 2008- Argentina's 'leo' Messi and Brazil's Anderson, wearing the #7 jersey in Argentina 3-0 Brazil. Photo: foto-net</center><p></p><p><span style="color:#339999;"><strong>After the Argentina 3-0 Brazil match:</strong></span></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsOMNqKsRI/AAAAAAAAADk/VSLvhPhLkvY/s1600-h/abmr.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236294594736075026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKsOMNqKsRI/AAAAAAAAADk/VSLvhPhLkvY/s400/abmr.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>August 19, 2008- Argentina's 'leo' Messi and captain Juan Roman Riquelme after the final whistle in Argentina 3-0 Brazil. Photo: foto-net</center><p></p><p> <br /> <br />Your thoughts of the game? <br />Best 3 players? <br />Disappointing 3 players? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-7566067361810764730?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-87304250822917391392008-08-18T21:28:00.000-07:002008-08-18T21:44:19.489-07:00<div align="right"><embed align="right" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZE1I6k6oaik&amp;hl=" width="425" height="349" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" border="1" color1="0x006699&amp;color2=" fs="1&amp;rel="></embed></div>I can't wait for the great <strong>Argentina v. Brazil</strong>, 2008 Beijing Olympics semi-final. Ready with the cheer in this nice video. It's at 3am USA Pacific time, wouldn't miss it for anything so I'm watching it live.</p><p>It has photos of the Argentina players in the 2006 world cup with his Argentina cheer as background music: <br /> <br /><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>vamos, vamos a ganar, <br />que esta barra quilombera, <br />no te deja, no te deja de alentar.</strong></span> <br /> <br />English translation: <br /> <br />Let's go, let's go Argentina, <br />let's go, let's go to win, <br />for these raucous supporters, <br />won't stop, won't stop cheering for you. <br /> <br />Typical chant Argentina supporters sing at the games, soccer stadiums. <br /> <br /><a href='http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&merchantID=739&programmeID=3052&mediaID=15791&tracking=&url='><img border=0 src='http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/15791.jpg' align="right"></a>See the video and let me know your thoughts: <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-8730425082291739139?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-12278105890431162952008-08-18T18:58:00.000-07:002008-08-18T19:06:49.230-07:00Portuguese League hasn't started yet. Last Saturday, the big game, the Supercup between the league champions and the cup winners, FC Porto v. Sporting. <br /> <br /><strong>FC Porto 0-2 Sporting</strong> , August 16, 2008 <br /><strong>Forward Lisandro Lopez</strong>- played 90 minutes. Prefers to play in the middle of the attack and not on the sides. Porto coach Jesualdo Ferreira put him in the starting lineup to play on the sides. In the first half, he wasn't effective on the sides. Ferreira after the halftime, let Lisandro play in the middle like he prefers and improved his performance. <br /> <br />Next game: <br />Called up for the next Argentina game, August 20, 2008, Argentina v. 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On Saturday, Lucho missed the penalty in this Supercup game. He rarely misses. Sporting's goalkeeper Rui Patrício saved it. The last time Lucho missed a penalty was in FC Porto-Sp. Braga de <strong>2006/07</strong>. </p><p>Lucho's next game:</p><p>Called up for the next Argentina game, August 20, 2008, Argentina v. Bielorussia. <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /></p><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-501413393626439156?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-16411256260354050092008-08-18T18:26:00.000-07:002008-08-18T18:39:06.080-07:00<center>Preview: <strong>Argentina - Brazil </strong> <br />August 19, 2008 <br />Semi-final 2008 Beijing Olympics</center> <br /> <br />Argentina coach Sergio Batista, announced August 18, 2008 the Argentina starting lineup for Argentina v. Brazil. <p></p><p><center>Romero <p></p><p>Zabaleta -- Pareja -- Garay -- Monzón</p><p>Mascherano -- Gago -- Riquelme</p><p>Di María -- Messi -- Aguero.</center></p><p><strong>Surprise: </strong>El Kun Aguero. Again? He hasn't <a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=15786&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/15786.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a>scored 1 goal yet. Yes, he had 3 chances in each game but did not convert. <br />No Lavezzi? Unbelievable, scored the goal in Argentina 1-0 Australia, dangerous on the right side. Brimming with confidence. </p><p>Di Maria has earned his place in the starting 11. I hope he plays 90 minutes and doesn't get replaced. <br /> <br />--- What surprises you in this Argentina starting lineup? <br /> <br /></p><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1641125626035405009?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-29780346075130557852008-08-18T14:09:00.000-07:002008-08-18T14:27:48.600-07:00<center>Argentina next game: <br /><strong>friendly Argentina - Bielorussia,</strong> <br />August 20, 2008</center> <br />The Argentina team arrived at Minsk, Bielorussia today. One player didn't travel with them. Maxi Rodriguez from Atlético de Madrid is injured and will not play in Argentina - Bielorussia. Argentina coach Alfio Basile has 16 players available for this game which is a preparation for the 2010 world cup qualifiers, in spanish "las Eliminatorias." <a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/argentina-bielorussia-friendly-august.html">See the 16 man call up list</a>. <br /> <br />Today, August 18, the team trained under physical trainer Carlos Dibos. Tomorrow, the day before the game, there will be a double training session. <br /> <br />Argentinean newspaper, <strong>El Clarin's probable starting lineup:</strong> <br /><center>Abbondanzieri; <p></p><p>Zanetti -- Burdisso -- Coloccini -- Heinze</p><p>Luis González -- Cambiasso -- Gutiérrez</p><p>Lisandro López -- Cavenaghi -- Carlos Tevez.</center> <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=37152&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img height="228" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/37152.jpg" width="259" align="right" border="0" /></a>I'm happy for Lisandro Lopez and 'Lucho' Gonzalez because I'll get to see him play. I can't see him every week because FC Porto games aren't broadcast on my sports channels. Not too sure about Heinze. He looked like he was still in pre-season shape in yesterday's Supercopa 2008 against Valencia. <br /> <br />Of all these players, the Inter players start the Serie A season on August 30th. FC Porto players just lost the Portuguese Supercup to Sporting CP on Saturday. Tevez was in Argentina and did not play in Manchester United's first game of the season at Old Trafford, Man United 1-1 Newcastle. <br /> <br />With 6 changes allowed, I'm also looking forward to seeing Napoli's Denis. <br /> <br />----Your starting lineup for Argentina v. Bielorussia? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2978034607513055785?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-65149943316831522382008-08-18T13:23:00.000-07:002008-08-18T14:04:25.700-07:00<p></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKnbX9SN7LI/AAAAAAAAAB0/Fc8b9KeEcAw/s1600-h/mr.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235957246429359282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKnbX9SN7LI/AAAAAAAAAB0/Fc8b9KeEcAw/s400/mr.jpg" border="0" /></a>This game was Argentina's second game in Group A, preliminary round. With this win, Argentina qualified to the quarterfinals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Goal by Napoli's Ezequiel Lavezzi in the 76th minute. Some photos and the starting lineups</p><p>The Australian goalkeeper was surperb. 3 world class saves in the first 15 minutes.</p><p>Argentina 1-0 Australia- <br /><strong>Argentina starting lineup</strong>: <br /> <br />1 USTARI (GK) <br />2 Ezequiel GARAY <br />3 Luciano MONZON <br />4 Pablo ZABALETA <br /> <br />5 Fernando GAGO <br />6 Federico FAZIO <br />9 Ezequiel LAVEZZI (-87') <br />10 Juan RIQUELME (C) <br />14 Javier MASCHERANO <br />15 Lionel MESSI (-93') <br />16 Sergio AGUERO (-61')</p><p><div align="right">August 10, 2008- Stuart Musialik of Australia, Lionel Messi and Juan Roman Riquelme of Argentina. Photo: Foto-net</div> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKnbYFK434I/AAAAAAAAAB8/xt3TM3t0usU/s1600-h/m3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235957248546103170" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKnbYFK434I/AAAAAAAAAB8/xt3TM3t0usU/s400/m3.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>Substitutes:</strong> <br /></strong>7 Jose SOSA (+87') <br />8 Ever BANEGA <br />11 Angel DI MARIA (+61') <br />12 Nicolas PAREJA <br />13 Lautaro ACOSTA (+93') <br />17 Diego BUONANOTTE <br />18 Sergio ROMERO <br /> <br /><strong>Changes:</strong> <br />61' Aguero out, Di Maria in <br />87' Lavezzi out, Sosa in <br />93' Messi out, Acosta in <br /> <br />Argentina 1-0 Australia- <br /><strong>Australia starting lineup</strong>: <br /><p></p><p><div align="right">August 10, 2008- Lionel Messi as players of Argentina and Australia listen to the national anthems before Argentina v. Australia. Photo: AFP PHOTO/STR</div> <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKnbYJjiKMI/AAAAAAAAACE/ujJOd3r8LrM/s1600-h/r1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235957249723214018" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKnbYJjiKMI/AAAAAAAAACE/ujJOd3r8LrM/s400/r1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br />(GK) Adam FEDERICI 1 <br />Jade NORTH 2 <br />(C) Mark MILLIGAN 4 <br />Matthew SPIRANOVIC 5 <br />Neil KILKENNY 7 <br />Stuart MUSIALIK 8 <br />(-72') Archie THOMPSON 10 <br />David CARNEY 11 <br />Ruben ZADKOVICH 13 <br />(-65') James TROISI 14 <br />(-81') Billy CELESKI 16 <br /> <br /><strong>Substitutes:</strong> <br />Adrian LEIJER 3 <br />Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY 6 <br />(+65') Mark BRIDGE 9 <br />(+81') Trent McCLENAHAN 12 <div align="right"></div> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKnbYa3bopI/AAAAAAAAACM/2id0MRzgW-I/s1600-h/ka.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235957254370075282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKnbYa3bopI/AAAAAAAAACM/2id0MRzgW-I/s400/ka.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 10, 2008- Juan Riquelme of Argentina falls onto Stuart Musialik of Australia in Australia 1-0. AFP PHOTO/LIU Jin <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br />Kristian SARKIES 15 <br />(+72') Nikita RUKAVYTSYA 17 <br />Tando VELAPHI 18 <br /> <br />changes: <br />65' James TROISI out, Mark BRIDGE in <br />72' Archie THOMPSON out, RUKAVYTSYA in <br />81' Billy CELESKI out, Trent McCLENAHAN in <br /> <br />El Kun Aguero- not game fit <br />Sergio Batista waited until the 2nd half to replace him. Aguero gives 100% effort but his finishing is still not the same as in the season. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Your thoughts on this game Argentina 1-0 Australia? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-6514994331683152238?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-15542041891156161592008-08-18T12:16:00.000-07:002008-08-18T12:46:24.208-07:00<strong>La Liga starts on August 31, 2008</strong> <br /><strong></strong> <br /><strong>Barcelona</strong>: Lionel 'Leo' Messi <br />Lionel 'Leo' Messi : In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Numancia - Barcelona <br />Barcelona - Racing Sep 14 <br />Sporting - Barcelona <br />Barcelona - Betis Sep 24 <br />Espanyol - Barcelona <br />Barcelona- Atlético Oct 5 <br />Athletic - Barcelona Jor 7, Oct 19 <br /> <br /><strong>Real Madrid:</strong> 3 players. Fernando Rubén GAGO, Gabriel Heinze, GARAY, Ezequiel <br />Not in call-up list: Fernando Rubén GAGO, and GARAY, Ezequiel because they're in international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=29380&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/29380.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a>Gabriel Heinze: Valencia 3-2 Real Madrid, SuperCup 2008 1st leg. Played 90 minutes. Valencia's 3rd goal was because he couldn't clear the ball. <br /> <br />Deportivo - Real Madrid <br />Real Madrid - Numancia Sep 14 <br />Racing - Real Madrid <br />Real Madrid - Sporting <br />Betis - Real Madrid <br />Real Madrid - Espanyol <br />Atlético - Real Madrid Jor 7 <br /> <br /><strong>Getafe:</strong> 2 goalkeepers. Roberto Abbondanzieri, Oscar "Osky" Ustari <br />Oscar "Osky" Ustari: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Sporting - Getafe <br />Getafe - Betis <br />Espanyol - Getafe <br />Athletic - Getafe Sep 28 <br />Getafe - Almería <br />Málaga - Getafe <br /> <br /><strong>Sevilla:</strong> 2 players Lautaro Germán ACOSTA, Federico Julián FAZIO, <br />Lautaro Germán ACOSTA and Federico Julián FAZIO: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Racing - Sevilla <br />Sevilla - Sporting <br />Betis - Sevilla Sep 14 <br />Sevilla - Espanyol Sep 24 <br />Atletico - Sevilla Sep 28 <br />Sevilla - Athletic <br />Almería - Sevilla Jor 7 <br /><strong></strong> <br /><strong>Valencia:</strong> Ever Maximiliano David BANEGA <br />Ever Maximiliano David BANEGA: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Valencia - Mallorca <br />Almería - Valencia <br />Valencia - Osasuna <br />Málaga - Valencia <br />Valencia - Deportivo <br />Valladolid - Valencia <br />Valencia - Numancia Jor 7 <br /> <br /><strong>Villarreal:</strong> Gonzalo Rodríguez <br /> <br />Villarreal -Deportivo <br />Numancia - Villarreal <br />Villarreal - Racing <br />Sporting - Villarreal <br />Villareal- Betis Jor 6 <br /> <br /><strong>Atlético Madrid:</strong> 2 players. Sergio Leonel "El Kun" AGÜERO, Maxi Rodríguez <br />Sergio Leonel "El Kun" AGÜERO: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Atlético Madrid - Málaga, Aug 31 <br />Valladolid - Atlético Madrid <br />Atlético Madrid - Recreativo Sep 21 <br />Getafe - Atlético Madrid <br />Atlético Madrid - Sevilla <br />Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid <br /> <br /><strong>Espanyol:</strong> ZABALETA, Pablo Javier <br />In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Espanyol - Valladolid <br />Recreativo - Espanyol <br />Espanyol - Getafe <br />Sevilla - Espanyol Sep 24 <br />Espanyol - Barcelona <br />Real Madrid- Espanyol Jor 6 <br />Espanyol - Villareal Jor 7 <br /> <br />Do you follow any of these Argentinean players in their clubs? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1554204189115616159?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-75673584573457723622008-08-18T12:06:00.001-07:002008-08-18T12:15:33.365-07:00La Liga hasn't started yet. The first official game was only the SuperCup yesterday Valencia 3-2 Real Madrid, 1st leg. <br /> <br /><strong>Barcelona:</strong> Lionel 'Leo' Messi <br />Lionel 'Leo' Messi : In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br /><strong>Real Madrid:</strong> 3 players. Fernando Rubén GAGO, Gabriel Heinze, GARAY, Ezequiel <br />Not in call-up list: Fernando Rubén GAGO, and GARAY, Ezequiel because they're in international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br /><strong>Gabriel Heinze: Valencia 3-2 Real Madrid,</strong> SuperCup 1st leg. Played 90 minutes. Valencia's 3rd goal was because he couldn't clear the ball. <br /> <br /><a href='http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&merchantID=739&programmeID=3052&mediaID=37123&tracking=&url='><img border=0 src='http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/37123.jpg' align="right"></a><strong>Getafe:</strong> 2 goalkeepers. Roberto Abbondanzieri, Oscar "Osky" Ustari <br />Oscar "Osky" Ustari: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br /><strong>Sevilla:</strong> 2 players Lautaro Germán ACOSTA, Federico Julián FAZIO, <br />Lautaro Germán ACOSTA and Federico Julián FAZIO: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br /><strong>Valencia:</strong> Ever Maximiliano David BANEGA <br />Ever Maximiliano David BANEGA: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br /><strong>Villarreal:</strong> Gonzalo Rodríguez <br /> <br /><strong>Atlético Madrid:</strong> 2 players. Sergio Leonel "El Kun" AGÜERO, Maxi Rodríguez <br />Sergio Leonel "El Kun" AGÜERO: In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br /><strong>Espanyol:</strong> ZABALETA, Pablo Javier <br />In international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Now that I have GolTV I'm going to start watching La Liga highlights. Favorite team in La Liga is Real Madrid. <br />Are you following any of these Argentinean players in their clubs? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-7567358457345772362?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-40845158646705875222008-08-18T11:54:00.001-07:002008-08-18T11:56:57.752-07:00<center>Happy Birthday <br /><strong>Esteban Cambiasso</strong> <br />Aug 18 1980 <br /> <br />28 years old</center> <br /> <br />Midfielder plays at Inter Milan. Called up for the friendly in 2 days, Argentina v. Bielorussia. <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-4084515864670587522?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-62322979893621806532008-08-17T21:23:00.000-07:002008-08-18T12:05:51.026-07:00Week Results of Argentinean players in the Premiership, Tevez, Mascherano, Coloccini <br /> <br />--- <strong>Manchester United</strong>: Carlos Tévez <br /> <br /><strong>Manchester United 1-1 Newcastle,</strong> Sun. August 17- <br />Not in call up list. Tevez not in the call up list due to family bereavement. He is in Argentina. Ferguson says Tevez will be back for the game against Portsmouth. <br /> <br />Portsmouth - Manchester United, Aug 23- <br />Liverpool - Manchester United, Sat. Sep 13- <br />Blackburn Rovers - Manchester United, Oct 4 <br />Manchester United- West Brom, Oct 18 <br /> <br /><strong>-- Liverpool:</strong> Javier Alejandro MASCHERANO <br /> <br /><strong>Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool,</strong> Sat. Aug 16th- <br />Not in call up list. Mascherano absent because he's in international duty in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. <br /> <br />Liverpool - Middlesbrough, Aug 23- <br />Aston Villa - Liverpool, Aug 31- <br />Liverpool - Manchester United, Sat. Sep 13- <br />Liverpool - Stoke City, Sep 20- <br />Everton - Liverpool, Sep 27 <br />Manchester City - Liverpool, Oct 4 <br />Liverpool - Wigan, Oct 18 <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=54323&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/54323.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a><strong>-- Newcastle:</strong> Fabricio Coloccini <br /><strong></strong> <br /><strong>Manchester United 1-1 Newcastle</strong>, Aug 17- <br />In Starting lineup- Started the game at Old Trafford. <br /> <br />Newcastle - Bolton Wanderers, Aug 23 <br />Arsenal - Newcastle, Aug 30 <br />Newcastle - Hull City, Sat. Sep 13- <br />Newcastle - Blackburn, Sep 27 <br />Everton - Newcastle, Oct 5 <br /> <br />---Your thoughts on the Argentinean player performances in these games? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-6232297989362180653?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-13528635312250589852008-08-17T20:54:00.000-07:002008-08-17T21:23:44.100-07:00<strong>Week Results of club games with Argentinean players abroad.</strong> <br /><strong></strong> <br /><strong>Serie A: </strong>1st game: August 31, 2008 <br /><strong></strong> <br /><strong>INTER:</strong> Javier Zanetti, Nicolas Burdisso, Esteban Cambiasso <br />Face AC Milan on week 5, AS Roma on week 7 <br />Week 1: Sampdoria-Inter <br />Week 2: Inter-Catania, <br />Week 4: Inter-Lecce <br />Week 5: Milan-Inter, <br />Week 6: Inter-Bologna, <br />Week 7: Roma-Inter, <br />Week 9: Fiorentina-Inter, <br /> <br /><strong><span style="color:#66cccc;">Lazio:</span></strong> Juan Pablo Carrizo <br />Week 1: Cagliari-Lazio <br />Week 2: Lazio-Sampdoria <br />Week 3: Milan-Lazio <br />Week 4: Lazio-Fiorentina <br />Week 5: Torino-Lazio <br />Week 6: Lazio-Lecce, <br />Week 7: Bologna-Lazio, <br />Week 9: Chievo-Lazio, <br /> <br /> <br /><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Napoli:</span></strong> Ezequiel Lavezzi, Germán Denis <br />Week 1: <strong>Roma-Napoli</strong> <br />Week 2: Napoli-Fiorentina <br />Week 4: Napoli-Palermo, <br />Week 5: Bologna-Napoli, <br />Week 6: Genoa-Napoli, <br />Week 7: Napoli-Juventus, <br />Week 8: Lazio-Napoli, <br />Week 9: Napoli-Reggina <br /> <br /><strong>Catania:</strong> Pablo Ledesma <br />Week 1: Catania -Genoa <br />Week 2: <strong>Inter-Catania,</strong> <br />Week 3: Catania-Atalanta, <br />Week 4: <strong>Juventus-Catania</strong> <br />Week 5: Catania-Chievo <br />Week 6: Reggina-Catania, <br />Week 8: Siena-Catania, <br />Week 9: Catania-Udinese <br /> <br />--- Which Argentinean player or club in this list do you follow? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1352863531225058985?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-24356363852362691972008-08-17T20:08:00.000-07:002008-08-17T20:49:40.396-07:00To keep track of the Argentina national team players, every week I'm going to post in brief the game result of their club and the minutes they played. Here's the list of the players. <br /> <br />Do you follow any of these clubs or players? I follow the games of FC Porto, Benfica, and Inter. <br /> <br /><strong>Serie A:</strong> <br />INTER: Javier Zanetti, Nicolas Burdisso, Esteban Cambiasso <br /> <br />Lazio: Juan Pablo Carrizo <br /> <br />Napoli: Ezequiel Lavezzi, Germán Denis <br /> <br />Catania: Pablo Ledesma <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=54324&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/54324.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a><strong>English Premier League:</strong> <br />Manchester United: Carlos Tévez <br /> <br />Liverpool: Javier Alejandro MASCHERANO <br /> <br />Newcastle: Fabricio Coloccini <br /> <br /><strong>La Liga</strong> <br />Barcelona: Lionel 'Leo' Messi <br /> <br />Real Madrid: Fernando Rubén GAGO, Gabriel Heinze, GARAY, Ezequiel <br /> <br />Getafe: Roberto Abbondanzieri, Oscar "Osky" Ustari <br /> <br />Sevilla: Lautaro Germán ACOSTA, Federico Julián FAZIO, <br /> <br />Valencia: Ever Maximiliano David BANEGA <br /> <br />Villarreal: Gonzalo Rodríguez <br /> <br />Atlético Madrid: Sergio Leonel "El Kun" AGÜERO, Maxi Rodríguez <br /> <br />Espanyol: ZABALETA, Pablo Javier <br /> <br /><strong>Liga Sagres, Portuguese League:</strong> <br />FC Porto: Mariano González, Lucho González, Lisandro López <br /> <br />Benfica: Angel Di Maria <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=33483&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img style="WIDTH: 253px; HEIGHT: 215px" height="229" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/33483.jpg" width="283" align="right" border="0" /></a><strong>Bundesliga:</strong> <br />Bayern Munich: José Ernesto SOSA, Martin Demichelis <br /> <br />Boca Juniors: Juan Roman Riquelme, Luciano Fabián MONZON <br /> <br />River Plate: Diego Mario BUONANOTTE <br /> <br />Anderlecht Belgium: Nicolás Martín PAREJA, <br /> <br /><strong>Ligue 1:</strong> <br />Bordeaux: Fernando Cavenaghi <br /> <br /> <br />-----Which club or Argentinean player <strong>in this list </strong>do you watch every week? Share your thoughts on the Argentinean player performances in their club. <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2435636385236269197?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-52793504375682937642008-08-16T20:58:00.000-07:002008-08-16T22:02:21.078-07:00Argentina 2-1 Holland. Post-game reaction: Argentina coach, Sergio Batista said in Spanish in the press conference, "First we're going to see the videos to see how Brasil plays and then we will draw conclusions. We respect them very much like they do us. I think they're worried they will face Argentina, like we are too. <br /> <br /><strong>About playing a 120 minute game:</strong> "We both had the same exhaustion, a long 120 minute game and the one that is best will go to the final. We came to the Olympics to win the medal and we hope to aciheve it." <br /> <br /><strong>About the 2-1 victory today</strong>: "Luckily today we achieved an important triumph. We created many goal opportunities that we couldn't convert, but I think we were superior. It got difficult but I am happy with the performance of the team." <br /> <br /><a href='http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&merchantID=739&programmeID=3052&mediaID=56362&tracking=&url='><img border=0 src='http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/56362.jpg' align="right"></a><strong>About goalkeeper's Oscar Ustari injury</strong>: "For us Ustari is a very immportant player, it's an unfortunate injury even though we don't know well what he has. Oscar is important in the game and for the team." <br />---------- <br />It reminded me of goalkeeper 'Pato' walking off the 2006 world cup game against Germany with an injury. <br /> <br />Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-5279350437568293764?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-1284097131458332462008-08-16T20:07:00.000-07:002008-08-16T20:50:27.608-07:00<center>Preview: <strong>Argentina - Brazil</strong> <br />August 19, 2008 <br />Semi-final 2008 Beijing Olympics</center><p></p><p align="left">I went on <strong>Globoesporte.globo .com </strong>to see the <strong><span style="color:#cc9933;"><strong>Braz</strong>i</span><span style="color:#009900;">lian</span> side</strong> of this great 2008 Beijing Olympics semi-final: Argentina - Brazil. They faced each other ONCE in the Olympics. Plenty of times outside the Olympics. <br /> <br /><a href="http://argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com/2008/08/preview-argentina-brazil-semi-final.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235324947781179874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKecTVQ82eI/AAAAAAAAABs/jKFScyJP9jI/s400/ra.jpg" border="0" /></a>Previous history: <br />Brasilian national team won in the 1988 olympics. This game can<em> be a revenge</em> for the "hermanos" [Argentina] that lost 3 consecutive finals against its major rival. The game will be the first time both Ronaldino Gaúcho and Messi are in opposite teams since the new #80 of AC Milan left Barcelona. <br /> <br />It will also have a taste of revenge for the "hermanos" [Argentina] that lost the last 2 editions of the Copa América and the Copa das Confederações in 2005 to its greatest rival. This Saturday, Brasil and Argentina needed 120 minutes to go through to the semi-finals. <br /> <br />Now, the <strong>South-American classic, "o clássico</strong>" is worth a place in the final. In retrospect, the Brasil fans can be confident. In the last 3 decisions against Argentina, Brasil won all three: Copa América of 2004, Copa das Confederações of 2005 e Copa América of 2007. Source: Globoesporte.globo. com </p><p align="right">Ronaldinho and Rafinha in Brazil 2-0 Cameroon, QF 8-16-2008. Photo: Reuters</right></p><p align="left">There's always a first time for everything. Argentina has to win on Tuesday and defend its gold medal. Brazil may have the history in favor, but a very unlucky history in the Olympics men's soccer. <br /> <br />Brazil's key players to watch: Ronaldinho: <br /> <br />Will Brazil keep its winning streak against Argentina? Will Argentina win this time?Your thoughts on Brazil beating Argentina recently 3 times? <br /> <br /></p><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-128409713145833246?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-90440395273621183762008-08-16T19:56:00.001-07:002008-08-16T20:07:30.420-07:00Argentina headlines after Argentina 2-1 Holland, and go to the Semi-finals in 2008 Beijing Olympics:<br /><br />"'Messi has Angel: 'La Pulga' Messi gave an excellent pass to Di María, that he coverted and gave the qualification to the Argentina team"-<strong> "Olé".</strong><br /><br />"In any case, the team of coach Batista had the best goal chances and always played as the protagonist: the appearances of Messi were fundamental to win a game that looked harder and harder." --<strong>La Nación</strong><br /><br />"On Tuesday, there's another difficult opponent: Brazil" <strong>--Clarín,</strong><br /><br />Your thoughts?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-9044039527362118376?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-62925464856311984602008-08-16T17:40:00.000-07:002008-08-19T17:01:58.122-07:00It's the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Before the men's soccer final on August 29th, the big teams will have a friendly on August 20th. Argentina (v. Bielorrusia), (Japan v.) Uruguay, France (v. Sweden) <a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/argentina-v-bielorussia-friendly-august.html">Portugal (v. Faroe Islands</a>) will all play that day. <br /> <br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Argentina v. Bielorussia </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">friendly August 20, 2008</span> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Minsk</span> <br /></div></span><p></p><p>The surprise: <strong>Mariano González</strong> from FC Porto. He hasn't been called up to the Argentina national team <strong>since 2004.</strong> He's an 2004 Athens Olympic champion. <br /> <br /><strong>2 FC Porto players:</strong> Lucho González, wasn't called up since March, and Lisandro López <br /> <br />Of course for fowards, no Messi or Sergio 'El Kun' Aguero because they're in 2008 Beijing Olympic squad. Surprised there was no Hernan Crespo. <br /> <br />Here's the <strong>18 man</strong> call-up list for Argentina by manager Alfio Basile <br /> <br /><strong>- Goalkeepers:</strong> <br />Roberto Abbondanzieri (Getafe) <br />Juan Pablo Carrizo (Lazio). <br /> <br /><strong>- Defenders: </strong> <br />Javier <strong>Zanetti (Inter</strong>) <br />Nicolas Burdisso (Inter) <br />Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle) <br />Gonzalo Rodríguez (Villarreal) <br />Gabriel Heinze (Real Madrid). <br /> <br /><strong>- Midfielders:</strong> <br />Maxi Rodríguez (Atlético Madrid), <br />Esteban <strong>Cambiasso (Inter</strong>), <br />Mariano González (FC Porto), <br />Pablo Ledesma (Catania),<a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=56354&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/56354.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a> <br />Lucho <strong>González (FC Porto</strong>), <br />Martin Demichelis (Bayern Munique) <br />Jonás Gutiérrez (Newcastle). <br /> <br /><strong>- Forwards:</strong> <br />Germán <strong>Denis (Napoli</strong>), <br />Lisandro López (FC Porto), <br />Carlos <strong>Tévez (Manchester United</strong>) <br />Fernando Cavenaghi (Bordeaux). <br /> <br /><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/argentina-v-bielorussia-friendly-august.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - Your thoughts and predictions on this game and the Argentina call-up list of players? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-6292546485631198460?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-13292916602517017372008-08-16T16:43:00.000-07:002008-08-16T16:45:05.394-07:00By <strong>Milan99,</strong> guest post <br /> <br />I'm an Argentina fan and I'm so glad they are in the quarterfinals of the Olympics!!! But I must admit that the Tango were NOT in the form that was expected from them before the Olympics! They are suppose to be favorites to win the Gold Medal! <br /> <br />A <strong>2-1 win against Ivory Coast </strong>in their first Olympic game, the same result in the World Cup 2006 but the WC was a whole different win because it was more convincing! While in the Olympics Ivory Coast dominated the game for few minutes. Argentina were not favorite to win the WC but are favorite to win the Olympics! <br /> <br />I had to give Argentina a chance because after all its only the first game. But when they played against Australia and won 1-0, which is more disappointing, <strong>I couldn't simply forgive Argentina for such bad results</strong>! WHAT HAPPEN TO THE TANGO??? <br /> <br />Comparing the Tango results with other teams results like Italia and <iframe style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" border="0" align="right" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=alothknsc-20&amp;o=1&amp;p=12&amp;l=st1&amp;mode=sporting&amp;search=argentina&amp;fc1=000000&amp;lt1=_blank&amp;lc1=C11E91&amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;f=ifr" frameborder="0" width="300" scrolling="no" height="250"></iframe>Brasil both scored 6 goals in 2 games while the Tango scored 3 goals and even conceded one goal! Argentina were favorites before the Olympics now I believe the favorites to win the Gold are Italia or Brasil!!! I'm not sorry for that because I also like the Samba and the Azzurrini, but the Tango comes first!!! <br /> <br />Come on Argentina!!! Come on Riquelme guide the Tango to the Gold!!! Make the whole world dance Tango!!! <br /> <br /><p></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/benfica-v-inter-august-12-2008-eusebio.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - What you guys think of the Olympics results? Are you convinced with your Olympic team results? and who you think will win the Gold Medal?? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1329291660251701737?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-86646732963719694582008-08-16T16:25:00.000-07:002008-08-16T16:29:15.820-07:00I just watched Argentina 2-1 Holland. He had 3 great chances to score. One perfect cross by Angel Di Maria, Aguero missed by inches. He was a disappointment because he had chances to score but didn't convert. <br /> <br />1 to 7, how would you rate him? Has NOT scored yet. I don't think coach Batista will put him in the starting 11 against Brazil. Di Maria and Lavezzi deserve his place right now. Each has already scored for Argentina. <br /> <br />-- How do you think Aguero performed in this Olympics? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-8664673296371969458?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-7799663749877603962008-08-16T15:57:00.000-07:002008-08-16T22:05:40.027-07:00<center><strong>Argentina - Brazil</strong> <p></p><p>August 19, 2008 <br />Beijing, Semi-final, 2008 Beijing Olympics</center><p> <br /> <br />Today Argentina won its quarterfinal match Argentina 2-1 Holland. Brazil beat Cameroon 2-0 after extra time. Best news: the game everyone wanted to see, to obad it is not the FINAL but a SEMI-Final "Argentina - Brazil." <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=37114&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/37114.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a>I'm so excited about this game. Messi v. Ronaldinho. The defending champions- <span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>Argentina</strong></span> against a team that never won the gold medal- <strong><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Bra</span><span style="color:#33cc00;">zil</span></strong>. I'm going on the Brazilian press, globoesporte, just to see their angle on this great game. Then, Argentinean paper, El Clarin. <br /> <br /><strong>Argentina - </strong> <br /> <br />In starting lineup: <br />Angel Di Maria on the left, Lavezzi on the right. Neither deserve to start the game on the bench. Each has scored and are motivated to keep their position in the starting 11. I wouldn't be surprised if Batista leaves Sergio El Kun Aguero on the bench. <br /> <br /><strong>Brazil</strong> <br />Who'll score? Will AC Milan's Pato play in the starting lineup? I hope the goals don't come from set-pieces but in action. <br /> <br />---Your thoughts on this great Argentina - Brazil? Prediction for final score, starting lineup? <br /> <br /></p><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-779966374987760396?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-1174038435021713922008-08-16T09:03:00.000-07:002008-08-16T09:16:29.207-07:00Argentina 2-1 Netherlands. I prefer saying Argentina 2-1 Holland. Great game. Saw it on NBC live. Narrated by USA's Marcelo Balboa. Here are some photos of the match. Flop: El Kun Aguero.</p><p><center><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb65xsCjEI/AAAAAAAAABE/uL5GVzR9Lrk/s1600-h/ha.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235147487362321474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb65xsCjEI/AAAAAAAAABE/uL5GVzR9Lrk/s400/ha.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 16, 2008- Luciano Monzon of Argentina (L) fights for the ball with Gianni Zuiverloon of the Netherlands during their men's quarterfinal soccer match in the Shanghai Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Photo: REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (CHINA) <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb653y8h3I/AAAAAAAAABM/upDbLmzKC_k/s1600-h/ha1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235147489001899890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb653y8h3I/AAAAAAAAABM/upDbLmzKC_k/s400/ha1.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 16, 2008- Sergio El Kun Aguero and Calvin Jong-a-pin in Argentina 1-1 Netherlands Photo: REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (CHINA) <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb655bHMxI/AAAAAAAAABU/lzsek0dM2Go/s1600-h/ha3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235147489438806802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb655bHMxI/AAAAAAAAABU/lzsek0dM2Go/s400/ha3.jpg" border="0" /></a>16 August 2008- Diego Armando Maradona watching Argentina against Netherlands during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games quarter-finals men's football match. <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb66C3mIkI/AAAAAAAAABc/5ahsNY-W9A4/s1600-h/ha4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235147491974193730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb66C3mIkI/AAAAAAAAABc/5ahsNY-W9A4/s400/ha4.jpg" border="0" /></a>Argentina's Angel Di Maria (R) celebrates with Lionel Messi after a goal against the Netherlands during their 2008 Beijing Olympic Games men's quarter-final football match between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Shanghai Stadium on August 16, 2008. AFP PHOTO/LIU Jin <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb66faOgII/AAAAAAAAABk/m4fWJkSjpjI/s1600-h/ha5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235147499635638402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKb66faOgII/AAAAAAAAABk/m4fWJkSjpjI/s400/ha5.jpg" border="0" /></a>Messi buries it at the back of the net, Argentina's 1st goal in Argentina 2-1 Netherlands . Photo: REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (CHINA)</center> <br /><p></p> <br />Argentina was virtually non-existent in the 2nd extra time. Mascherano disappeared. <br />What did you think of this game? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-117403843502171392?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-35666756864460519112008-08-16T06:54:00.000-07:002008-08-16T08:55:35.943-07:00<center><strong>Argentina 1-1 (1-0 Di Maria extra time ) Netherlands </strong><br />13' Messi------ 36' Bakkal</center><br /><br />Surprise in starting lineup D i Maria!! nIstead of Lavezzi who's on the bench.<br />I want a goal from Sergio El Kun Aguero before he is replaced by Lavezzi in the 2nd half.<br /><br />I'm watching it live on NBC Tv. It's 6am my time, USA PAcific time.<br /><br />Will be back after the game to put the lineups, and some photos.<br /><br />Full Time- Sergio El Kun Aguero- Great disappointment. 3 good goal chances, wide not even on target. Bring on Lavezzi. Last 10 minutes all Hollan.d 3 good sohts off target. Drenthe key player.<br /><br />Your thoughts on the game?<br /><br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-3566675686446051911?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-51165704478148011742008-08-15T21:51:00.000-07:002008-08-15T21:56:09.087-07:00<center><strong>Argentina - Holland <br /></strong> <br />Men's soccer quarterfinals 2008 Beijing Olympics <br /> <br />3am USA Pacific Time</center> <br /> <br />I'm watching this game live on TV. It's on at the same time as Italy v. Belgium. The 2nd soccer game I'm following today. Earlier I heard online the Benfica 0-0 Inter. This game, people know Argentina will win. The great one is the semi-final Argentina v. Brasil assuming both team win their games today. <br /> <br />The superstars will be in the starting lineup again, Messi, El Kun Aguero. Angel Di Maria back to the bench. Sergio El Kun Aguero hasn't scored a goal YET. This is his chance. I'd like to see him score at least in this game and one goal by Angel Di Maria. I fear Argentina might concede a goal. The defense has looked weak. Monzon goes forward but can't get back quick enough. <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=15791&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img height="82" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/15791.jpg" width="468" align="right" border="0" /></a>Key player: Javier Mascherano to prevent Holland from playing its game. <br /> <br />I predict a 3-2 for Argentina. It's time for Argentina to score 3 goals in one game. Brazil's goalscoring is making the Argentina team look like the underdog. <br /> <br />--- Are you watching the Argentina v. Holland game today live? Your starting lineup and key players? Which soccer game are you watching today? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-5116570447814801174?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-5542628014584186882008-08-15T21:36:00.000-07:002008-08-15T21:44:42.016-07:00A few days before the 2008 Beijing Olympics started, Argentina played a friendly game with Japan. Leo Messi was still with Barcelona in St. ANdrews, Scotland for their pre-season training. Who played in his place? Benfica's Angel Di Maria. Here are some photos of that game. Di Maria scored the winning goal. The game was then suspended because of heavy rain.</p><p> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKZaA-M8MsI/AAAAAAAAAAk/WamNGxODZnU/s1600-h/d4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234970589608555202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKZaA-M8MsI/AAAAAAAAAAk/WamNGxODZnU/s400/d4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKZbCbbT_yI/AAAAAAAAAAs/TGtqpGaLK3E/s1600-h/dg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKZbCbbT_yI/AAAAAAAAAAs/TGtqpGaLK3E/s400/dg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234971714144960290" /></a> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKZbCoyyXSI/AAAAAAAAAA0/YtB6h39HpkQ/s1600-h/dj.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKZbCoyyXSI/AAAAAAAAAA0/YtB6h39HpkQ/s400/dj.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234971717733080354" /></a> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKZbC6DlkEI/AAAAAAAAAA8/FMLwJMNmTYc/s1600-h/d1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CV5TCHFTQek/SKZbC6DlkEI/AAAAAAAAAA8/FMLwJMNmTYc/s400/d1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234971722366947394" /></a> <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-554262801458418688?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-55488276431970241142008-08-14T22:47:00.000-07:002008-08-15T22:52:20.262-07:00<p></p><p> <br /></p><p><iframe style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" border="0" align="right" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=alothknsc-20&amp;o=1&amp;p=8&amp;l=st1&amp;mode=sporting&amp;search=Argentina&amp;fc1=000000&amp;lt1=&amp;lc1=3366FF&amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;f=ifr" frameborder="0" width="120" scrolling="no" height="240"></iframe>The 3 Argentina matches are over. They go to the 2008 Beijing Olympics quarter-finals and face Holland. <br /> <br />How would you rate, Fernando Gago, Lavezzi, and Zabaleta in Argentina's 1st 3 games in 2008 Beijing Olympics? <br /> <br />Some photos of Argentina 2-0 Serbia <p></p><p><center><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6UZQyuI/AAAAAAAACLs/VaJhdvp82_w/s1600-h/argser5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234609835492821730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6UZQyuI/AAAAAAAACLs/VaJhdvp82_w/s400/argser5.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Argentina #19, Ezequiel "El Pocho" Lavezzi and Serb goalkeeper Stojkovic in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: Associated Press <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6rIexII/AAAAAAAACL0/CwGvipxOE10/s1600-h/argser4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234609841596449922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6rIexII/AAAAAAAACL0/CwGvipxOE10/s400/argser4.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Fernado Gago and Serb Simljanic in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6zjnwZI/AAAAAAAACL8/B5d_-oD-azY/s1600-h/argser3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234609843857768850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6zjnwZI/AAAAAAAACL8/B5d_-oD-azY/s400/argser3.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Argentina coach, Sergio "Checho" Batista in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR64hgWcI/AAAAAAAACME/m0bbDPUekSs/s1600-h/argser2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234609845191072194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR64hgWcI/AAAAAAAACME/m0bbDPUekSs/s400/argser2.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- The substitutes bench including Riquelme and Leo Messi in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUUIIUqJlI/AAAAAAAACMM/TWMtqOUPpvk/s1600-h/argser6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234612271793710674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUUIIUqJlI/AAAAAAAACMM/TWMtqOUPpvk/s400/argser6.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta and Serb Kilarov in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUUlAHfH_I/AAAAAAAACMU/oMLS_az8rxk/s1600-h/argser1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234612767807184882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUUlAHfH_I/AAAAAAAACMU/oMLS_az8rxk/s400/argser1.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Argetina #19, Ezequiel "El Pocho" Lavezzi scoring from the penalty spot in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE</center> <br /></p> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-5548827643197024114?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-12562406154704999472008-08-14T17:33:00.000-07:002008-08-16T17:34:27.920-07:00According to El Clarin, Argentinean newspaper, August 13, 2008 <br /> <br /><strong>Argentina coach Sergio "Checho" Batista</strong> decided to protect Messi and chose not to let him play in Argentina v. Serbia. Local fans were disgusted that they left 5 minutes before. <br /></p><p>In the post-match press conference, Argentina coach Sergio "Checho" Batista said,</p><p><blockquote>"If the people of China got mad, I apologize. Bad luck. But I thought what was best for the team. We came here to win the gold medal. That's our objective. Not only did Messi not play, but neither did Riquelme, Agüero or Garay."</blockquote><p></p><p>About Holland <a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=15792&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/15792.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a>as opponent</p><p><blockquote>"Very good, to go win the game. They have great players."</blockquote></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/if-people-of-china-got-mad-i-apologize.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - Your thoughts on Argentina v. Serbia? The players in this lineup? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1256240615470499947?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-91549744203966893352008-08-14T17:25:00.000-07:002008-08-16T17:28:46.316-07:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKPKH9QGwTI/AAAAAAAACK0/KXvLdW215Us/s1600-h/ca13.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234249429984657714" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 409px" height="410" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKPKH9QGwTI/AAAAAAAACK0/KXvLdW215Us/s400/ca13.jpg" width="308" border="0" /></a>I was so excited to go on El Clarin online and look for the cover. I barely even found the news of Argentina's victory over Serbia. See if you can find it. <p></p><p>The big news is the victory of Boca Juniors and Martin Palermo having a hand at it. Palermo is the big picture in the middle. "Boca y Palermo una noche de triunfo y record" (Boca and Palermo a night of triumph and record) <br /><p></p><p>It's on the Bottom left</p><p><center><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=56351&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img style="WIDTH: 185px; HEIGHT: 192px" height="171" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/56351.jpg" width="156" border="0" /></a></center> <br /> <br /><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/if-people-of-china-got-mad-i-apologize.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - Your thoughts on this cover? <br /> <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-9154974420396689335?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-13776136670790928652008-08-14T17:06:00.000-07:002008-08-16T17:11:53.076-07:00Except for the 2 missed penalties in a row in Argentina v. Serbia. He had a good 2008 Beijing Olympics, preliminary round.<br /><br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=37152&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img height="229" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/37152.jpg" width="254" align="right" border="0" /></a>It's clear Batista considers Di Maria the substitute for Sergio El Kun Aguero. In the first game Argentina v. Ivory Coast, he did help create goal chances for Messi. Argentina v. Serbia- Hard to forget the 2 missed penalties. I'm a fan of Stojkovic's goalkeeping abilities so I can't believe he saved it twice.<br /><br />---How was Di Maria important in the 3 Argentina games? Does he deserve to be a substitute of El Kun Aguero?<br /><br />He currently plays with <strong>Benfica</strong>, in the Portuguese League, Liga Sagres. He'll be missing of course, tomorrow's Eusebio cup. Here's a short interview with him talking about getting back to Benfica.<br /><br /><strong>Pre-season training with Benfica?</strong><br />Good. I talked a few times with Maxi Perreira. I'm up to date with everything's that's happening. I'm happy because everything's going well and they're working hard.<br /><br /><strong>You're starting pre-season training late, will it affect you?</strong><br />No I don't think so. It happened last time when I came back from the Under-20 world cup last year. I'm calm. when I go back I'm going to work next to my teammates.<br /><br />See the 30-second videoclip of him saying this in Spanish with Portuguese subtitles: <p></p><p><center><a href="http://ww1.rtp.pt/desporto/index.php?headline=37&amp;visual=17&amp;article=163498&amp;tema=21&amp;Top=21"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234587954530415906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKT-ArdS9SI/AAAAAAAACLM/E0JXZfcil6M/s400/dma14.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p></p><p>August 14, 2008. Click <a href="http://ww1.rtp.pt/desporto/index.php?headline=37&amp;visual=17&amp;article=163498&amp;tema=21&amp;Top=21">Benfica comprou passe do jogador argentino Di Maria na totalidade </a></center></p><p><br /><br />-- How would you rate Angel Di Maria in the 4 Argentina games in the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Are you a fan of Angel Di Maria?<br /><br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1377613667079092865?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-45265015669935606322008-08-14T13:44:00.000-07:002008-08-19T13:47:15.378-07:00<p></p><p> <br /></p><p>The 3 Argentina matches are over. They go to the 2008 Beijing Olympics quarter-finals and face Holland. <br /> <br />How would you rate, Fernando Gago, Lavezzi, and Zabaleta in Argentina's 1st 3 games in 2008 Beijing Olympics? <br /> <br />Some photos of Argentina 2-0 Serbia <p></p><p><center><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6UZQyuI/AAAAAAAACLs/VaJhdvp82_w/s1600-h/argser5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234609835492821730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6UZQyuI/AAAAAAAACLs/VaJhdvp82_w/s400/argser5.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Argentina #19, Ezequiel "El Pocho" Lavezzi and Serb goalkeeper Stojkovic in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: Associated Press <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6rIexII/AAAAAAAACL0/CwGvipxOE10/s1600-h/argser4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234609841596449922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6rIexII/AAAAAAAACL0/CwGvipxOE10/s400/argser4.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Fernado Gago and Serb Simljanic in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6zjnwZI/AAAAAAAACL8/B5d_-oD-azY/s1600-h/argser3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234609843857768850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR6zjnwZI/AAAAAAAACL8/B5d_-oD-azY/s400/argser3.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Argentina coach, Sergio "Checho" Batista in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR64hgWcI/AAAAAAAACME/m0bbDPUekSs/s1600-h/argser2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234609845191072194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUR64hgWcI/AAAAAAAACME/m0bbDPUekSs/s400/argser2.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- The substitutes bench including Riquelme and Leo Messi in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUUIIUqJlI/AAAAAAAACMM/TWMtqOUPpvk/s1600-h/argser6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234612271793710674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUUIIUqJlI/AAAAAAAACMM/TWMtqOUPpvk/s400/argser6.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta and Serb Kilarov in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUUlAHfH_I/AAAAAAAACMU/oMLS_az8rxk/s1600-h/argser1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234612767807184882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKUUlAHfH_I/AAAAAAAACMU/oMLS_az8rxk/s400/argser1.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 2008- Argetina #19, Ezequiel "El Pocho" Lavezzi scoring from the penalty spot in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: EFE</center> <br /></p><p> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-4526501566993560632?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-84292718892451762372008-08-13T17:19:00.000-07:002008-08-16T17:23:26.855-07:00Relive Argentina 2-0 Serbia. I'm a fan of Serb goalkeeper and captain Vladimir <strong>Stojkovic</strong>. He was superb from minute 70 to 80. Saved 2 penalties in a row. They were not well taken by Benfica's Angel Di Maria. Acosta then came face to face with Stojkovic yet wasn't able to finish and hit it wide. Then, Stojkovic saved a half-volley by Buonanotte. Then, after keeping Serbia in the game when it was Argentina 1-0 Serbia, comes Buonanotte's free kick in the 81st minute and it's over for Serbia. <br /> <br />Stojkovic is currently at my favorite Portuguese club,<strong><span style="color:#009900;"> Sporting</span></strong> CP. He does have an attitude of superiority. Sporting coach Paolo Bento told him to look for another club. He's still looking. This game was to show himself and get a good club. <br /> <br />Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero also showed why he's a substitute. Spilled the ball twice. Once from a corner kick. He's part of the team that won the Under-20 World Cup in Canada in 2007. With that title I wonder why he's not in the starting 11 too. <p></p><p><center><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvR8n97QI/AAAAAAAACMk/Id1q9CeFtBk/s1600-h/ba.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234923602242825474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvR8n97QI/AAAAAAAACMk/Id1q9CeFtBk/s400/ba.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 13, 2008- Argentina's Ever Banega and Serbia's Milan Smiljanic in Argentina 2-0 Serbia. Photo: Foto-net <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvSJ7kX9I/AAAAAAAACMs/l4dUP02YuiY/s1600-h/aba.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234923605814697938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvSJ7kX9I/AAAAAAAACMs/l4dUP02YuiY/s400/aba.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 13, 2008- Serb Milan Smiljanic and Argentina's Ever Banega in Argentina 2-0 Serbia, 2008 Beijing Olympics. AFP Photo/ Pedro Ugarte <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvSP1StDI/AAAAAAAACM0/Fwv9DyuOdr0/s1600-h/g.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234923607398986802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvSP1StDI/AAAAAAAACM0/Fwv9DyuOdr0/s400/g.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 13, 2008- Argentina's Fernando Gago and Serbia's Milan Smiljanic in Argentina 2-0 Serbia, 2008 Beijing Olympics. Photo: Foto-net <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvSVZRH5I/AAAAAAAACM8/6KHuaAq1_8k/s1600-h/s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234923608892055442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvSVZRH5I/AAAAAAAACM8/6KHuaAq1_8k/s400/s.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 13, 2008- Serbia's Aleksandar Kolarov (R) and Argentina's Jose Sosa in Argentina 2-0 Serbia, 2008 Beijing Olympics. AFP PHOTO/PEDRO UGARTE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvSQz3gfI/AAAAAAAACNE/FeRPwZjiY_M/s1600-h/b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234923607661445618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKYvSQz3gfI/AAAAAAAACNE/FeRPwZjiY_M/s400/b.jpg" border="0" /></a>August 13, 2008- Argentina's Diego Buonanotte Serbia's Nenad Tomovic in Argentina 2-0 Serbia, 2008 Beijing Olympics. AFP PHOTO/PEDRO UGARTE</center></p> <br /><p> <br /></p><p>---Your thoughts on the game? The players in these photos? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-8429271889245176237?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-43321705211101504172008-08-11T16:28:00.000-07:002008-08-19T16:29:59.691-07:00Argentina is qualified to the quarterfinals from Group A. He'll rest 2 important players, Riquelme and Sergio "El Kun Aguero." <br /> <br />Argentina Olympic Coach Batista said <br /><p></p><p><blockquote>"Riquelme and Aguero are two important players. This thing about the yellow cards is complicated and that's why, they will rest so they can play in the quarter-final."</blockquote><p></p><p> <br /> <br />Bastista, however did not say who will play in their place. <a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=56362&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/56362.jpg" align="right" border="0" /></a>Argentinean daily newspaper "El Clarin" says online that it might be Diego Buonanotte in place of Riquelme and Angel Di María i nplace of Sergio El Kun Aguero. <br /> <br />Di Maria had a hand in Argentina's only winning goal in Argentina v. Australia. Messi passed it to Di Maria on the left, then Di Maria crossed it to Lavezzi. <br /> <br />Some photos of today's training session</p><p><center><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/riquelme-and-sergio-el-kun-aguero.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233438464092258786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKDojh4VweI/AAAAAAAACI8/ypCP60Pv0JU/s400/sub231.jpg" border="0" /></a>Beijing, August 2008- Lavezzi and "Leo" Messi training at the stadium. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/riquelme-and-sergio-el-kun-aguero.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233438467255565474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKDojtqh_KI/AAAAAAAACJE/ljRsHWn2Xyo/s400/sub23.jpg" border="0" /></a>Beijing, August 2008- Sergio "El Kun" Aguero and "Leo" Messi training at the stadium. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/riquelme-and-sergio-el-kun-aguero.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233438471569839058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKDoj9vIk9I/AAAAAAAACJM/t7kUbnltQFk/s400/roman.jpg" border="0" /></a>Beijing, August 2008- Captain Juan Roman Riquelme stretching, will be rested and not play in Argentina v. Serbia. Photo: EFE <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/riquelme-and-sergio-el-kun-aguero.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233438471552911634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SKDoj9rGSRI/AAAAAAAACJU/5_90WCyWtIo/s400/pulgabeijing.jpg" border="0" /></a>Beijing, August 2008- "Leo" Messi, "La Pulga," training at the stadium. Photo: EFE</center> <br /> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/riquelme-and-sergio-el-kun-aguero.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - Your thoughts on these 2 resting, and prediction for the game Argentina v. Serbia? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-4332170521110150417?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-26590694974901599042008-08-08T13:31:00.000-07:002008-08-19T13:34:40.369-07:00<a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/si-el-messias-cover-of-la-opinion.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232414219166433266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 387px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 341px" height="328" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJ1FAoMeP_I/AAAAAAAACGg/ewwgDNksV9M/s400/la.jpg" width="413" border="0" /></a>This is a nice cover in the Sports section of La Opinion, August 8, 2008. <p></p><p>Come on Messi! </p><p>This photo is of Messi in the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast game in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I would have preferred the photo of Messi celebrating his 1st goal.</p><p>Do you read the Deportes section of La Opinion? <br /> <br />Messi showed in this game he's definitely the star of the tournament. <br /> <br /></p><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2659069497490159904?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-87631710992644843442008-08-08T13:27:00.000-07:002008-08-19T13:28:44.127-07:00Messi deserved to be on the cover of this paper. <a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/messi-shined-cover-of-argentinean.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232327463052221698" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 340px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 489px" height="410" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJz2Gwe_nQI/AAAAAAAACGY/4drhI14ebAg/s400/ecc.jpg" width="295" border="0" /></a>They have excellent online coverage of the Argentinean soccer team and Tennis players in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.</p><p>This photo is after the <strong>2nd goal </strong>in the second half. <strong>Lautaro Acosta </strong>turned in the rebound of a shot by Messi for the winning goal in the 85th minute. Acosta then went to hug Messi.</p><p>I would have preferred the photo where Messi just scored and is pointing with his finger #1.</p><p><strong>El Clarin, August 8, 2008</strong></p><p>Bottom half</p><p>Messi shined and goals for the Argentinean triumph</p><p>---</p><p>What did you think of this El Clarin cover? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-8763171099264484344?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-10131709870965539022008-08-07T13:24:00.000-07:002008-08-19T13:25:15.839-07:00Some photos of Leo Messi in action. Extraordinary today.</p><p> <br /><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231964081074056882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJurnJIFrrI/AAAAAAAACFQ/dX9OMj3bRAw/s400/messi0.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>China, August 7, 2008- Banner in the stands during the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer, preliminary round, Group A. Photo: EFE</center> <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231961612390791394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJupXckIeOI/AAAAAAAACEw/myXnDCPLqRw/s400/messi3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>China, August 7, 2008- "Leo" Messi during the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer, preliminary round, Group A. Photo: Associated Press</center> <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231961612566927426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJupXdOIGEI/AAAAAAAACE4/UyvuDZWb3ec/s400/messi4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>China, August 7, 2008- "Leo" Messi during the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer, preliminary round, Group A. Photo: Associated Press</center> <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231961611810696338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJupXaZ07JI/AAAAAAAACFA/QQGZt7IqnIE/s400/messi5.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJuu13HiJrI/AAAAAAAACFg/XvRZw4YCD1Y/s400/messi10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231967632472811186" /></a><center>China, August 7, 2008- "Leo" Messi with Juan Roman Riquelme before taking a free kick in the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer, preliminary round, Group A. Photo: EFE</center> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJuxEYbJXcI/AAAAAAAACFo/FWipOwomNX0/s400/arg_cos2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231970080954867138" /></a><center>China, August 7, 2008- "Leo" Messi and a defender of the Ivory Coast in the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer, preliminary round, Group A. Photo: EFE</center> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p>"Leo" Messi scored in the <strong>43rd minute </strong>to give Argentina a <strong>1-0 lead</strong>. His teammate Lautaro Acosta turned in the rebound of a shot by Messi for the winning goal in the 85th. Some photos of Messi celebrating the first goal: <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231961617003585730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJupXtv6IMI/AAAAAAAACFI/ckrDYBc6uOg/s400/messi6.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>China, August 7, 2008- "Leo" Messi celebrating right after he scored the 1st goal during the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer, preliminary round, Group A. Photo: Associated Press</center> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJuxEmP5H_I/AAAAAAAACFw/gFz32R5kKgw/s400/arg-cos3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231970084665761778" /></a><center>China, August 7, 2008- "Leo" Messi celebrating his first goal, with Ezequiel Lavezzi, and Sergio "El Kun" Aguero" in the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer, preliminary round, Group A. Photo: EFE</center> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJuu16-Nc2I/AAAAAAAACFY/9r8dDs8NfoY/s400/messi7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231967633507447650" /></a><center>China, August 7, 2008- "Leo" Messi celebrating right after he scored the 1st goal with Ezequiel Lavezzi, during the Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast 2008 Beijing Olympics, men's soccer, preliminary round, Group A. Photo: EFE</center> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/photos-of-leo-messi-in-argentina-2-1.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - Which photo did you like? What did you think of Messi in the game? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1013170987096553902?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-79040099317403683102008-08-07T13:16:00.000-07:002008-08-19T13:19:44.993-07:00What a game. I had such high expectations for Argentina in this game. Ivory coast sure knows how too put up a fight and stay motivated even after 80 minutes. Too bad it wasn't live on Telemundo. I had to wait to see it once it was over. I was looking for: <p></p><p><center><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/forget-kalou-beware-of-gervinho-messi.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231961607110847026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJupXI5S6jI/AAAAAAAACEo/yS-k94jRK7A/s400/messi2.jpg" border="0" /></a></center>August 7, 2008- #10, Juan Roman Riquelme, goalkeeper Oscar "Osky" Ustari, #12, #2, #14 Javier Mascherano, #9 Lavezzi, #15 Messi, part of the Argentina starting 11 during the national anthem time in Argentina v. Ivory Coast, 2008 Beijing Olympics, Men's preliminary round group A. Photo: Associated Press <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">----</span> -<strong>Angel Di Maria</strong>- would this 2007 under 20- world cup champion play a few minutes?</span> <p></p><p>He replaced Lavezzi, a forward on the left. Found El Kun Aguero easily, brilliantly unmarked himself from Ivory Coast defenders. I bet Batista will put him in the starting lineup, instead of Lavezzi. <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">----</span> - "Leo" <strong>Messi</strong>- how destabilizing can he be?</span></p><p>(The first goal opportunity he had, he scored. Enough said. Poor Kun Aguero had about 4 chances, and in 70 minutes wasn't able to score.) <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">----</span> - Juan Roman <strong>Riquelme</strong>- will he slow down the tempo of the game in the last 20 minutes, and not give enough service to the 3 forwards Aguero, Lavezzi, and possibly Di Maria</span></p><p>(By minute 70, Riquelme did slow down the tempo of the game. El Kun and Messi wouldn't get service and El Kun had to go beyond the midfield line to get the ball himself. The forwards too isolated from Riquelme and Mascherano. I agree with Telemundo's narrator, Andres Cantor, that Riquelme needed to be replaced so there would be more connection between the midfield and forwards. Evidently Argentina coach Batista kept him on the field becasue of his experience.)</p><p> <br /></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">----</span> - Lavezzi- great season with Napoli in the Serie A. Will he translate it in the Argentinean national team too?</span></p><p>(I didn't think so. Wasn't able to keep the ball on the left flank. Ineffective passes, wouldn't reach SErgio el Kun Aguero. Two chances to score, missed both of them. His substitute Di Maria, more dangerous in the left, could find El Kun Aguero with his eyes closed.) <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">----</span> - "<strong>Toque Toque</strong>" the beautiful short-passing style of the Argentineans.</span> </p><p>(Very little, clear only in minute 10. From the midfield El Kun to Messi, to Zabaleta, to Lavezzi) <br /></p><p> <br />What was worrying is the lack of strikers, a Crespo, a Trezeguet type. In the last 20 minutes, the goals could only come from Di Maria, Messi, or El Kun Aguero. If they didn't unmark themselves, the goal opportunity was gone. Di Maria didn't really have someone to cross it to. The other goals could have come from Riquelme's free kicks. <br /></p><p> <br />Powerful partnership- Messi and El Kun Aguero <br />In the first half, El Kun could have scored at least 4 times. Unable to conver any of these chances. In the first 15 minutes, had 2 chances to score.</p><p>I expected plenty of goal opportunities by Chelsea's Salomon Kalou. Instead, it looked like it was captain Gervinho who played in the Premiership. He's really in Le Mans, 2nd division team in France's soccer league. Impressive. <br /></p><p> <br />Goals: Messi scored in the 43rd minute to give Argentina a 1-0 lead. His teammate Lautaro Acosta turned in the rebound of a shot by Messi for the winning goal in the 85th. Notice the 3 or 4 fouls Mascherano commited on Kalou! </p><p><strong>Play by play:</strong> source: nbcolympics.com/soccer <br /><strong>First half </strong> <br />2 ZABALETA Pablo Foul committed <br />2' COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul suffered <br />2' COULIBALY Kafoumba Corner kick <br />2' COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul committed <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=56355&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img style="WIDTH: 156px; HEIGHT: 688px" height="662" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/56355.jpg" width="143" align="right" border="0" /></a> <br />MESSI Lionel Foul suffered <br />4' RIQUELME Juan <strong>Shot on goal </strong> <br />5' N GOSSAN Antoine Foul committed <br />5' MONZON Luciano Foul suffered <br />5' COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul committed <br />5' MESSI Lionel Foul suffered <br />6' AGUERO Sergio Foul committed <br />6' ANGOUA Brou Foul suffered <br />7' AGUERO Sergio <strong>Shot on goal </strong> <br />8' MESSI Lionel Foul committed <br />8' COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul suffered <br />8' BAGAYOKO Mamadou Foul committed <br />8' MONZON Luciano Foul suffered <br /> <br />11' <strong>COULIBALY Kafoumba Shot on goal </strong> <br />12' RIQUELME Juan Shots <br />15' WAWA Serge Shots <br />16' ANGOUA Brou Foul committed <br />16' AGUERO Sergio Foul suffered <br />17' ZABALETA Pablo Shots <br />18' <strong>GERVINHO Shots </strong> <br />19' DIARRASSOUBA Ousm. Viera Foul committed <br />19' LAVEZZI Ezequiel Foul suffered <br /> <br /><strong>19' GERVINHO Shot on goal </strong> <br />24' <strong>KALOU </strong>Salomon Corner kick <br />25' N GOSSAN Antoine Foul committed <br />25' LAVEZZI Ezequiel Foul suffered <br />28' AGUERO Sergio Shots <br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">30' <strong>KALOU </strong>Salomon Corner kick</span> <br />32' GARAY Ezequiel Foul committed on <strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">GERVINHO Foul suffered</span> </strong> <br /><strong>33' LAVEZZI Ezequiel Shot on goal </strong> <br /> <br />33' MASCHERANO Javier Foul committed on<strong> <span style="color:#ff9900;">KALOU Salomon Foul suffered</span> </strong> <br />34' BAGAYOKO Mamadou Corner kick <br />35' GAGO Fernando Foul committed <br />35' COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul suffered <br /><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">38' GERVINHO Offside</span></strong> <br />39' DIARRASSOUBA Ousm. Viera Foul committed <br />39' MESSI Lionel Foul suffered <br /><strong>40' RIQUELME Juan Shot on goal </strong> <br /> <br />42' PAREJA Nicolas Foul committed on<strong> <span style="color:#cc6600;">GERVINHO Foul suffered</span> <br />43' MESSI Lionel Goal </strong> <br />45 KALOU Salomon Cautions (Yellow card) <br />46+ BAGAYOKO Mamadou Foul committed <br />46+ LAVEZZI Ezequiel Foul suffered <br /> <br />Second half <br />47 LAVEZZI Ezequiel Offside <br />48' MASCHERANO Javier Foul committed on<strong> KALOU Salomon Foul suffered</strong> <br />49' MASCHERANO Javier Foul committed on<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"> KALOU Salomon Foul suffered</span></strong> <br />50' ANGOUA Brou Shots <br />53' CISSE Sekou Goal <br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">54' KALOU Salomon Foul committed</span></strong> onGAGO Fernando Foul suffered </p><p>56' COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul committed <br />56' GAGO Fernando Foul suffered <br />56' MONZON Luciano Offside <br />59' MASCHERANO Javier Foul committed on<strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"> KALOU Salomon Foul suffered</span></strong> <br />59' KAMBOU Herve Foul committed <br />59' MESSI Lionel Foul suffered </p><p><strong>59' KAMBOU Herve Cautions (Yellow card)</strong> <br />61' AGUERO Sergio Foul committed <br />61' COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul suffered <br /><strong>62' AGUERO Sergio Cautions (Yellow card)</strong> <br /><em>63' Argentina change: LAVEZZI Ezequiel Player out, DI MARIA Angel Player in</em> <br /><em>63' Ivory Coast change: N GOSSAN Antoine Player out, DJA DJEDJE Franck Player in </em></p><p>65' AGUERO Sergio Offside <br /><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">66' GERVINHO Foul committed</span> on </strong>GARAY Ezequiel Foul suffered <br /><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">70 GERVINHO Foul committed</span></strong> on RIQUELME Juan Foul suffered <br /><strong>70 AGUERO Sergio Shot on goal</strong> <br />70 MESSI Lionel Foul committed <br />70 CISSE Sekou Foul suffered </p><p>71 CISSE Sekou Foul committed <br />71 MESSI Lionel Foul suffered <br />71 CISSE Sekou Foul committed <br />71 ZABALETA Pablo Foul suffered <br />72 AGUERO Sergio Shots <br />74 DI MARIA Angel Foul committed <br /><em>74 Ivory Coast change: CISSE Sekou Player out, MOURA-KOMENAN Anthony Player in</em> </p><p>75 MASCHERANO Javier Foul committed <br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">75 KALOU Salomon Foul suffered</span></strong> <br /><strong>75 RIQUELME Juan Cautions (Yellow card)</strong> <br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">76 KALOU Salomon Free-kick</span></strong> <br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>78 GERVINHO Shot on goal</strong></span> <br />79 GERVINHO Shots <br />80 BAGAYOKO Mamadou Shots <br />80 Argentina change: AGUERO Sergio Player out, ACOSTA Lautaro Player in </p><p><strong>81 DI MARIA Angel Shot on goal</strong> <br />81 DI MARIA Angel Shot on goal <br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">82 KALOU Salomon Offside</span></strong> <br /><strong>85 MOURA-KOMENAN Anthony Shot on goal</strong> <br />86 MONZON Luciano Foul suffered <br />86 DJA DJEDJE Franck Foul committed </p><p><strong>86 MESSI Lionel Shot on goal</strong> <br /><strong>86 ACOSTA Lautaro Goal</strong> <br />90 PAREJA Nicolas Foul suffered <br />90 COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul committed <br />91 COULIBALY Kafoumba Foul committed <br />91 MASCHERANO Javier Foul suffered <br /><em>94 Argentina change: MESSI Lionel Player out, SOSA Jose Player in</em> <br /></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Rate the Argentina players in this match:</span></strong> </p><p></p><p> <br />Goalkeepers USTARI, Oscar Alfredo <br />Defender MONZON, Luciano Fabián <br />Defender GARAY, Ezequiel <br />Defender PAREJA, Nicolás Martín <br />Defender ZABALETA, Pablo Javier <br /> <br />Midfielder: GAGO, Fernando Rubén <br />Midfielder: MASCHERANO, Javier Alejandro <br />Midfielder: <strong>RIQUELME</strong>, Juan Román <br /> <br /><em>substitute</em>: SOSA, José Ernesto <br /> <br />Forwards: AGÜERO, Sergio Leonel "El Kun" <br />Forwards: <strong>MESSI</strong>, Lionel Andrés "Leo" - <br />Forwards: <strong>LAVEZZI</strong>, Ezequiel <br /> <br /><em>Substitute</em>: ACOSTA, Lautaro Germán <br /><em>Substitute</em>: DI MARÍA, Angel Fabián <br /> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/forget-kalou-beware-of-gervinho-messi.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - What players or plays did you like about this game Argentina 2-1 Ivory Coast? Did you watch it live? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-7904009931740368310?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-5059413878920831472008-08-04T13:21:00.000-07:002008-08-18T13:22:29.938-07:00<a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/we-came-here-to-win-gold-medal-leo.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230909872160695442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJfs0G445JI/AAAAAAAACCk/OzBRJcYNmfU/s400/afl.gif" border="0" /></a> <br />Three more days for Argentina v. Ivory Coast in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I hope Argentina can keep the gold medal just like in the 2004 Athens Olympics. <br /> <br />"La Selección del Checho Batista," the team of Checho Batista [Argentina coach] is one of the favorites to win, along with Brazil and the Netherlands. I include Serbia from Group A to go through to the quarterfinals and be the surprise team. <br /> <br /><strong>"La Pulga,"</strong> (the flea) as 'Leo' Messi is called in Argentina, said in Spanish, on Sportia, by TyC Sports, on August 4, 2008, that "there were never any problems" with Juan Román <strong>Riquelme</strong>. "The relationship was always the same," Messi said. The media had speculated that there was a conflict after the tie with Ecuador during the qualifying games. <br /> <br />On winning the Gold medal: <br />"For me and for all the players it would be great to win. We came to win the godl medal. We're going to go slowly and hopefully we can achieve it." <br /> <br />About the conflict between Barcelona and FIFA: <br />"What I did was what I had to do. We hope this situation doesn't repeat itself. Batista understood me and my teammates also. They had no problems waiting for me." <br />source: www.jjoo.clarin.com <br /> <br /><p></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/we-came-here-to-win-gold-medal-leo.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - Your thoughts on Messi's statements? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-505941387892083147?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-49839687051150610472008-08-04T13:12:00.000-07:002008-08-19T13:13:45.826-07:00<a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/video-pes-2009-messi-teaser-trailer.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231120907280148274" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SJisv9-NZzI/AAAAAAAACDc/FaUqzIpjNws/s400/lmpes.jpg" border="0" /></a>Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that Argentinean forward Lionel <strong>"Leo" Messi </strong>will be the face of <strong>PES 2009 </strong>title for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PlayStation®2, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Wii and mobile phones across Europe.</p><p>Check out the screenshot on the right, Leo Messi, #18 Argentina jersey. Photo: screenshots.teamxbox.com</p><p>In the series Pro Evolution Soccer <strong>2008</strong>. The game cover featured <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo </strong>and a local player (Michael Owen in the UK, Didier Drogba in France, Jan Schlaudraff in Germany, Gianluigi <strong>Buffon </strong>in Italy, Lucas Neill in Australia).</p><p>Check out the PES 2009 Messi Teaser trailer:</p><p> <br /><center><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/djykIppWJjY&amp;hl=" width="425" height="344" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" color1="0x006699&amp;color2=" fs="1&amp;rel="></embed></center> <br /> <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p><center><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=739&amp;programmeID=3052&amp;mediaID=15792&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/739/15792.jpg" border="0" /></a></center><p></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/08/video-pes-2009-messi-teaser-trailer.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - Your thoughts on the PES 2009 Messi trailer? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-4983968705115061047?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-81244993674550100922008-07-26T13:10:00.000-07:002008-08-18T13:12:30.064-07:00</p><p>I was just reading about Barcelona not letting Messi join Argentina's training camp. Messi is still with the club in Scotland! When I read this news, my jaw dropped. <br /> <br />On July 14, 2008, German club, <strong>Werder Bremen</strong> had made clear that they won't let midfielder Diego join the Brazil team for the Olympics. Diego accepted the decision and that was that. <br />Today, July 22, 2008, Diego, former FC Porto player, defied the club orders and <strong>left Germany</strong> to join the Brazil Olympic team in Singapor.</p><p><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SIkpCei3SeI/AAAAAAAAB4k/nPeTX3uhn0Q/s1600-h/db.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226753965075941858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SIkpCei3SeI/AAAAAAAAB4k/nPeTX3uhn0Q/s400/db.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>Singapor, July 2008- Werder Bremen's Diego training with the Brazil Olympic team. Photo: record.pt</center><p></p><p> <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=972&amp;programmeID=3041&amp;mediaID=52021&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img style="WIDTH: 117px; HEIGHT: 323px" height="545" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/972/52021.jpg" width="120" align="right" border="0" /></a>Klaus Allofs, on the Werder Bremen official website, said that he believes the clubs are not obligated to let players go with their national Olympic teams. Whenever they are more than 23 years old. "It's better for everyone to resolve this situation once and for all, so that it won't happen again." <br /> <br />I'm writing about it because Diego is one of my favorite players in the Brazil team. Brazil might be the other Olympic favorite with Argentina. At this point I think Diego will stay no matter what Werder Bremen says. Diego is not an untouchable in the senior Brazil team. Kaka, Ronaldinho and others are stiff competition.</p><p>Dunga didn't use Diego in the starting lineup in the last Copa America. This tournament is his chance to be in the starting lineup. <br /> <br /><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/07/will-messi-pull-diego-werder-bremen.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - So who's side are you on, Diego's on Werder Bremen's? What soccer player doesn't want to go to the Olympics to represent their country? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-8124499367455010092?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-18510870614436343792008-07-24T13:18:00.000-07:002008-08-18T13:19:01.410-07:00<p></p><p>It's July 24, 2008. Day 4 of the Messi-going-to-the-Olympics- novel. No progress. Now Barcelona captain <strong>Carles Puyol</strong> said on Thursday on Barcelona's official website that the Argentina was "very important" for Barcelona when they'll disput the 3rd preliminary round of the Champions League. <br /> <br />"I hope that it gets solved and that he'll stay with us." <br /> <br />Ay-ay-ay. I don't blame Carles Puyol because he's supposed to say that as Barcelona captain. <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=972&amp;programmeID=3041&amp;mediaID=60322&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img style="WIDTH: 176px; HEIGHT: 157px" height="139" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/972/60322.jpg" width="149" align="right" border="0" /></a>However, as a professional player he needs to respect the 15 year old agreement that all players under 23 years old are obligated to go to the Olympics. The club can't prevent them from going. I can't believe how much Barcelona is stalling. Most of all, I can't believe FIFA doesn't get Messi on the airplance immediately. The games start on August 7th. <br /> <br /><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/07/barcelona-doesnt-want-messi-to-go-now.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - Your thoughts? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-1851087061443634379?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-27870181265829750142008-07-24T13:05:00.000-07:002008-08-18T13:07:39.348-07:00<p></p><p> <br /></p><p>I'm sure "Leo" Messi will play at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I'm looking forward to the Argentina games in the Olympics. Meanwhile, <strong>Messi is still in St. Andrews, Scotland,</strong> in Barcelona's pre-season training. On July 21st, Barça arrived for their first training session.</p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/07/bara-still-doesnt-want-to-let-messi-go.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226420340961815714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SIf5m_3nrKI/AAAAAAAAB3s/TGPIun5XkMs/s400/ma.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>July 21, 2008- Messi at the airport. </center> <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/07/bara-still-doesnt-want-to-let-messi-go.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226419556536296258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SIf45VqAI0I/AAAAAAAAB3k/q0lSGjqPaCQ/s400/mt.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>Scotland, July 21, 2008- Leo Messi in the Barcelona pre-season, first training session.</center><p></p><p><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SIf6Irhc8_I/AAAAAAAAB30/ECuikO8FiAY/s1600-h/mt2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226420919615681522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SIf6Irhc8_I/AAAAAAAAB30/ECuikO8FiAY/s400/mt2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <center>July 21, 2008- Leo Messi training with Barcelona.</center><p></p><p> <br /> <br />This thing was solved. FIFA had presented Barca with a rule that overruled the club. Now Barça hit back with their own argument: <br /> <br /><a href="http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=128809&amp;merchantID=972&amp;programmeID=3041&amp;mediaID=52015&amp;tracking=&amp;url="><img style="WIDTH: 167px; HEIGHT: 331px" height="539" src="http://banners.affiliatefuture.com/972/52015.jpg" width="120" align="right" border="0" /></a><strong>Barcelona asked FIFA directly </strong>to not let Messi go to the Olympics because they need him for the preliminary rounds of the Champions League. <br /> <br />Barça has the support of the "Liga Espanola de Futbol Professional" LPF, and of the European Association of clubs. These 2 organisms believe that the clubs are not obligated to authorize players to participate in the Olympics because it isn't in the official FIFA calendar. <br /> <br /><strong>FIFA has not yet responded.</strong> <br /> <br /><strong>Monica_Kun's thoughts:</strong> <br /> <br />I think Barça is being unfair for trying to overrule FIFA's 15 year agreement. </p><p>On July 21st, FIFA had told Barcelona it had not valid grounds/arguments to keep Messi with Barcelona's pre-season in St. Andrews, Scotland. Three days later, Barcelona has not let Messi go and is still in Scotland. Why can't FIFA enforce the 15 year old agreement and get "Leo" Messi on the airplane?</p><p> <br /><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/07/bara-still-doesnt-want-to-let-messi-go.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a> - What do you think of Barça's position for not letting Messi go? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a class="dsq-brlink" href="http://disqus.com/">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ (function() { var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); var query = '?'; for(var i = 0; i <>= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-2787018126582975014?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8968565190795210133.post-8858945520057545252008-07-21T13:00:00.000-07:002008-08-18T13:02:50.432-07:00</p><p>I <a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/07/15-year-old-agreement-between-fifa-and.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225594917605858226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SIUK5CP727I/AAAAAAAAB1M/cs8Plr_PbAM/s400/ab.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here's a picture of me with the 2006 Argentina jersey and bandana.</p><p>I know 21 year-old Messi can be very crucial for the team in the Olympics. Today Barcelona had to give him permission to go because of <strong>1 rule.</strong> <br /> <br /><strong>FC Barcelona didn't want to allow Messi. Reason: </strong> <br /> <br />Barcelona has to play the 3rd preliminary round of the Champions League in August, 1st leg: August 12, 13, 2nd leg, augst 26 and 27. <br /> <br />Barça also reminded them that the Olympics weren't part of the official calendar of the games stipulated by FIFA and therefore no obligation to let Messi go. <br /> <br /><strong>Olympics agreement that overrules what Barcelona wants:</strong> <br /> <br />The president of the CIO Jacques Rogge had to remind the club that <b>15 years ago</b> there was an agreement signed by Samaranch et Havelange (then presidents of CIO and FIFA) stipulating that EVERY player under 23 years aold that isn't allowed to play in the Olympic games can only be used in their club until the end of the tournament [Olympics]. <br /> <br />Barcelona -had no other choice- but to let Messi join the Argentina camp in Switzerland. <br /> <br /><strong>Where is Messi now?</strong> <br /> <br />St. Andrews, <strong>Scotland</strong> where Barcelona has its pre-season training. <br /> <br />The Argentinean FA, Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA), announced that Messi is in the Argentina national team going to the Beijing Olympics. In the next hours Messi will go to Japan to join the national team and play in the friendly game before the Olympics start. <br /> <br /><strong>Here's the official list of the 18 players- Argentina national team:</strong> <br /> <br /><strong>Goalkeepers:</strong> Oscar Ustari (Getafe), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar). <br /> <br /><strong>Defenders</strong>: Pablo Zabaleta (Espanyol), Ezequiel Garay (Real Madrid), Luciano Monzón (Boca Juniors), Federico Fazio (Sevilla) y Nicolás Pareja (Anderlecht). <br /> <br /><strong>Midfielders</strong>: Javier Mascherano (Liverpool), Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), José Sosa (Bayern de Múnich), Ever Banega (Valencia) y Juan Román Riquelme (Boca Juniors). <br /> <br /><strong>Forwards</strong>: <strong>Lionel Messi (Barcelona)</strong> Ezequiel Lavezzi (Nápoles), Sergio Aguero (Atlético de Madrid), <strong>Angel Di María (Benfica</strong>), Lautaro Acosta (Sevilla) y Diego Buonanotte (River Plate). S <br /> <br /><strong>My thoughts:</strong> <br /></p><p>What players are you looking forward to seeing?</p><p>Me- Leo Messi of course</p><p>Di Maria from Benfica. Lavezzi from Napoli. El "Kun" Aguero and that's it. El "Kun" Aguero pretty much had his place guaranteed in the starting 11. He was the star last summer in the under-20 world cup. Now after the great season Lavezzi had with Napoli, I wonder how much Lavezzi and Di Maria can "push" over his place.</p><p>I also want to see which of these players will be a revelation. <br /> <br />Argentina is in Group A and will face: </p><p>Ivory Coast- August 7 <br />Australia- August 10 <br />Serbia- August 13 <br /> <br /><center><iframe style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" border="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=alothknsc-20&amp;o=1&amp;p=16&amp;l=st1&amp;mode=sporting&amp;search=Argentina&amp;fc1=000000&amp;lt1=&amp;lc1=3366FF&amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;f=ifr" frameborder="0" width="468" scrolling="no" height="336"></iframe></center> <br /> <br /><a href="http://fanoffutebol.blogspot.com/2008/07/15-year-old-agreement-between-fifa-and.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208409564824583298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SEf852QdvII/AAAAAAAAApg/3Y-2EeVUSyQ/s400/q.gif" border="0" /></a>- What do you think of this joint agreement between FIFA and the CIO to let players under 23 years to play at the Olympics. I think it's wonderful. What players do you like from the 18 called up? <br /> <br /><div id="disqus_thread"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/embed.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://argentinanationalsoccerteamfan.disqus.com/?url=ref">View the discussion thread.</a></noscript><a href="http://disqus.com" class="dsq-brlink">blog comments powered by <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span></a> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />//<[CDATA[ <br />(function() { <br /> var links = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); <br /> var query = '?'; <br /> for(var i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { <br /> if(links[i].href.indexOf('#disqus_thread') >= 0) { <br /> query += 'url' + i + '=' + encodeURIComponent(links[i].href) + '&'; <br /> } <br /> } <br /> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src="http://disqus.com/forums/argentinanationalsoccerteamfan/get_num_replies.js' + query + '"></' + 'script>'); <br /> })(); <br />//]]> <br /></script> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8968565190795210133-885894552005754525?l=argentinasoccerteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Monica_Kunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14226471958466950297noreply@blogger.com