While many call it a shocking news, many take it a perfect opportunity for Lionel Messi to retire from international soccer after his failure to score in a penalty shootout playing for his national side in Copa America final against Chile. It was precisely fourth major final loss for La Albiceleste in nine years and second to Chile, in fact, ever since Messi has been a part of Argentine national squad, they could only win one Olympic gold at the 2008 Games and experts are calling it a big failure for the high profile player to copy his club performances playing for the national side. Likewise, many are taking it as a proof why most of the starlets avoid playing international games citing the money involved in club soccer and as far Messi is concerned, unlike his international feats, he has been among the most successful playing for his club Barcelona where he won as many as won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues in his glorious club career. Anyways, after he announced … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klinsmann wants his team to surprise Argentine in upcoming Copa America semis
Every time a team is up against any high profile side, it is up to its manager how he motivates his side to play against the toppers hence he often issues exaggerated statements underplaying opponents’ strength and most of the time he starts by targeting the star player of upcoming rival. This is something that seems to be the case with United States national soccer side who is about to face Argentina in Tuesday's Copa America Centenario semifinal at NRG stadium. Had it been any other side, 51-year-old German would have no problem but since this is a side powered by Messi, he needs to pull up his arms and start motivating his men by underrating Albiceleste although there is no one who is buying his overconfidence. If we talk about what is forcing the US manager to issue these statements, it is their win against Paraguay in two Copa qualifier games last October when Los Guaraníes had almost defeated the much high profile Argentinean side recently hence he is getting the fuel out of … [Read more...]
Centennial World Cup to be hosted in Argentina and Uruguay
World soccer’s governing body is trying to celebrate hundred years of its prestigious world cup event by recalling its old and charming memories. Everybody knows that first ever world cup was hosted by Uruguay in 1930; perhaps they became the champions by defeating their neighbor Argentina by 4-2 then. Those were the glorious days for Uruguay coz they were also the two-time Olympic champions. Anyways, now FIFA has planned to host 2030 world cup jointly in Argentina and Uruguay; this would perhaps only be the second time when two hosts would organize this global soccer event. Earlier, Japan and South Korea have jointly hosted 2002 world cup. The plan is still on the table but it looks like to be a possibility soon coz no one is expected to make any objection to this highly optimistic way to pay a tribute to soccer’s mega international event. The first ever world cup trophy, old Jules Rimet trophy, is still considered as the most charming beauty in soccer fraternity and its centennial … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi is up for Argentinean national team
After smashing several records on a club level in last one and half year, the world would now see the magic of Messi on an international level. Yes, the Barcelona starlet has been included into the Argentinian squad for upcoming world cup qualifiers. The decision is quite surprising for many, coz Messi is already recovering from his hamstring injury; hence it could not be possible for him to play any of upcoming qualifiers if his injury does not show any sign of improvement. Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella named 23 possible players who could be a part of national squad including Angel Di Maria, Sergio Aguero, and Gonzalo Higuain among Messi. Apart from Barcelona, Pablo Zabaleta, who plays for Manchester City, defender Fabricio Coloccini, who plays for Newcastle, Roma midfielder Erik Lamela, and Anderlecht’s Lucas Biglia are also in the list of probable. Most of the names listed play for foreign clubs hence coach also hinted to add some more names who play with domestic clubs later … [Read more...]
Maradona dreams his son plays with Messi and Aguero’s kids
When two legendry soccer players of their time are compared with other; they often lack one thing, i.e., playing with each other. It holds true with everyone; like every person dreams of watching Messi and Maradona are playing with each other. Anyways, dreams can sometime be true in some other forms, like in present case where Maradona has confirmed of wishing his newly born son playing with the kids of Messi and Aguero. Messi is one of the undisputed champions of contemporary soccer and Maradona is also one of the legendry soccer stars of his time, so it would be interested to see if these newborn kids will ever play with each other in future or not. Maradona, who just became a father for the fourth time, has not seen his newly born baby due to his busy schedule. He is in Dubai at the moment as sporting ambassador for Dubai and looking forward taking a short leave to have a glimpse of his newest clone. Actually, Maradona, Messi, and Aguero, all have been among the greatest soccer … [Read more...]