Lionel Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday that ignited the team's World Cup chances. Messi took a touch from Angel Di Maria's pass across the face of the area and drove a low shot from 25 meters (yards) into
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Saudis stun Argentina with 2-1 in major WC upset
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Salem Al-Dawsari hit a stunning winner to sink the red-hot favourites, bringing the South American side's 36-match unbeaten run to a shuddering halt. The win was fully
Messi inspires Argentina to 3-0 Finalissima win over Italy
Energized at Wembley by Lionel Messi's assists, Argentina's players threw their superstar teammate in the air after he inspired them to a second title in a year. National team success is finally coming for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, late in his trophy-filled club career. Argentina collected the first Finalissima trophy on
MLS earthquakes dump Argentina’s Almeyda as coach
The San Jose Earthquakes, off to the worst start in their Major League Soccer history, dumped Argentine coach MatiasAlmeyda on Monday after more than three seasons in the post. The 'Quakes, 0-4 with three drawn for a league-worst three points from seven matches, appointed top developmental coach Alex Covelo as interim