Arnold, who came out on the wrong end of a two-legged World Cup playoff against an Argentina team featuring Maradona as a player in 1993, said playing the two-time champions was a big plus in terms of motivation. “We’re going to see the best of every player on the pitch for Australia tomorrow night because […]
When asked about the support he has been getting from Bangladeshi fans, Scaloni said that it is good to know about the huge support his team has received in Bangladesh. They think that Maradona and then Messi are behind such huge following of Argentina football team in Bangladesh and many other places. Several Argentine media […]
“We saw what happened yesterday (when Germany and Belgium were knocked out in the group stage) but it is not surprising. When you say that the big national teams deserve to go to the next stage, it is not always the case. It happens.” In the 2–0 win over Poland, there was an injury concern […]
Both teams only had two full days to rest, a factor Argentine manager Lionel Scaloni called “madness”. Australia’s assistant coach René Meulenstein said, “We have almost no time to let it sink in, enjoy it … It’s recovery, recovery, recovery.” “But I can tell you one thing, we will be ready.” Overjoyed and tired after […]
“We recovered from Arabia and after these two great games, we’re excited again!” Minutes after Argentina’s victory, Uriel Vitez (19) celebrated in the streets of the capital Buenos Aires wearing an Argentina shirt and cap. Schools in the South American country suspended classes early and offices closed for two hours to watch the “Albiceleste” team […]
“I learned this only recently, I didn’t know that. It’s a pleasure to keep achieving records like this. I think Diego would be very happy for me, because he always showed me a lot of affection, he’s always happy.” Lived when things were good for me, ”said Messi. Despite missing the penalty – the 39th […]
“We wanted to make up for the loss (against Saudi Arabia). It was a great game today, we played very well collectively,” said Alexis McAllister, Argentina’s goal scorer. A first half penalty. “We tried to stay positive, to stay calm. We didn’t feel down. We tried to be optimistic and go for the match. Luckily […]
Alvarez said, “In the last few days I have been swayed by the passion and love I feel for my country, and I have made comments that were inappropriate.” That’s why I want to apologize to Messi and the people of Argentina. Messi, 35, responded after Argentina’s 2-0 win over Poland on the final day […]
With Mexico and Saudi Arabia also goalless in their other group game, Poland will top the pool with five points and face Australia in the last 16, while Argentina will finish second and face champions France in the next round.
Lionel Messi may be playing his last World Cup in Qatar but compatriot and former Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino says the magic forward is still capable of guiding Argentina to a third World Cup title. Pochettino, who is well aware of Messi’s game-changing abilities having worked with the 35-year-old last season, said he […]
Teams: Poland: Wojciech Szczecny, Kamil Glick, Jakub Kievor, Matty Cash, Bartosz Berezinski, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Piotr Zielinski, Kristian Bellic, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Karol Swiederski, Robert Lewandowski (C). Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo de Paul, Marcos Acuña, Alexis McAllister, Enzo Fernandez, Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi (captain).
Poland: Wojciech Szczęsny, Kamil Glick, Jakub Kievor, Matty Cash, Bartosz Berezinski, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Piotr Zielinski, Kristian Bellic, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Karol Swiedarski, Robert Lewandowski (c) Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Christian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuña, Alexis McAllister, Enzo Fernandez, Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi (C)
