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Ayala Now Open to National Return

Ayala Now Open to National Return

REAL Zaragoza defender Roberto Ayala opened the doors to return to Argentina national squad. 11 Jan 2009
Maradona on European Mission

Maradona on European Mission

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona is beginning 2009 with a trip to Europe to see some of his national-team players in action for their clubs. 2 Jan 2009
Messi Eyes France Friendly

Messi Eyes France Friendly

LIONEL Messi has approached Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola with a request to allow him to play in Argentina's friendly against France in February. 30 Dec 2008
Maradona Denies Basile Claim

Maradona Denies Basile Claim

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has hit back at Alfio Basile`s claim that players only appear for the national team because they are forced to do so. 28 Dec 2008
Basile Claims English Offer

Basile Claims English Offer

FORMER Argentina coach Alfio Basile claims he has been approached with an offer to join an English club. 26 Dec 2008
Basile Claims City Contact

Basile Claims City Contact

Former Argentina coach Alfio Basile claims he has been approached with an offer to join Manchester City. 25 Dec 2008
Fans Shot During Fighting

Fans Shot During Fighting

THREE hooligans from second division Belgrano were shot during the 2-0 defeat against Tiro Federal in a new episode of violence in Argentinian football last night. 29 Nov 2008
Colon Fan Dies After Stabbing

Colon Fan Dies After Stabbing

A 20-year-old Colon fan was stabbed to death following the goalless draw with Godoy Cruz in Argentina's Apertura tournament. 23 Nov 2008
Maradona Launches Argentine Overhaul

Maradona Launches Argentine Overhaul

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has guaranteed Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano his place in the national team, but added that all 10 other starting spots are up for grabs. 21 Nov 2008
Scotland No Longer Brazil Nuts

Scotland No Longer Brazil Nuts

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith admits the "disappointing" turnout for Scotland's friendly against Argentina has dampened his enthusiasm for bringing Brazil to Hampden. 21 Nov 2008
Maradona Taunts Butcher Again

Maradona Taunts Butcher Again

DIEGO Maradona mocked old foe Terry Butcher after a Maxi Rodriguez goal gave Argentina victory over Scotland at Hampden in his first match in charge of the South Americans. 20 Nov 2008
Argentina Prove Just Too Good For Scotland

Argentina Prove Just Too Good For Scotland

A Maxi Rodriguez goal after eight minutes against Scotland at Hampden gave Diego Maradona victory in his first game in charge of Argentina. 20 Nov 2008
Mascherano: Maradona Inspired Us

Mascherano: Maradona Inspired Us

Argentina captain Javier Mascherano revealed he and his team-mates were inspired by the sight of Diego Maradona on the bench as the new manager's reign got off to a winning start against Scotland. 20 Nov 2008
Maradona Welcomed Like a Hampden Hero

Maradona Welcomed Like a Hampden Hero

More than 30,000 Scotland fans braved the wind and rain on a cold November night to witness the return of a national hero at Hampden. 20 Nov 2008
Burley Tells Butcher to Put Knives Away

Burley Tells Butcher to Put Knives Away

Scotland manager George Burley believes Terry Butcher must "move on" and forget Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal which knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. 19 Nov 2008
Maradona Hits Back Over 'Dodgy Goal'

Maradona Hits Back Over 'Dodgy Goal'

Diego Maradona has told England they have no right to continue complaining about his 'Hand of God' goal which knocked them out at the quarter-final stages of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. 19 Nov 2008

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