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Group B: Argentina vs South Korea, 17 June 2010

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Gonzalo Higuaín finally found his scoring boots

Despite the win, Argentina undoubtedly had a frustrating start to the World Cup against Nigeria. Argentina went into this game looking to prove their right to be called one of the favourites. (more…)

Group B: Argentina v Nigeria, 12 June 2010

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

No comment.

This game was always going to be a bit special for Argentina coach Diego Maradona. His final ever international match was against Nigeria in the 1994 World Cup, before he failed a drug test and was banned from the tournament. Now, he’s facing the Super Eagles in his first ever World Cup match as a manager, and he has unfinished business to take care of. (more…)

Group B Preview: Argentina and Nigeria

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

The tournament’s second group boasts a bunch of past champions of their respective continental championships within the last 20 years – and South Korea. (more…)

Squad profile: Argentina

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Diego Maradona in his glory days against England in the 1986 World Cup.

Argentina coach and World Cup legend Diego Maradona has something of a task on his hands when it comes to deciding who’ll be on the plane to South Africa next month – simply because the country is producing too much outstanding talent at the moment.

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