Argentina Vs. Chile Friendly

Carrizo was great against Boca and i saw some savings against Chili too. He seems really strong mentally. It’s good for us: there will be competition between him and Ustari. And Lux will be back soon.

Leo reminds me Zidane concerning his modesty:

http://www.ole.com.ar/notas/2007/04/20/01403182.html

He says, Diego’s gol in 86 was more beautiful.

Let us celebrate Messi’s goal! This type if goal is VERY rare. It will not happen again in 20 years, I am sure. So be happy, this is not the time to remind ourselfs that Messi is too individualistic. This is the time when we should just praise him! After the next game, we will come back to reality anyway… This is football.

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MAXILOPEZ:

“Many players scored this type of goal. Weah, Maradona,…”
What ? You disapoint me, you can’t say “many players” ONLY Maradona did it, weah’s goal was different though he was very impressive and unique.
I am sorry but you are too pessimistic, Maradona scored this goal 20 years ago, during 20 years only weah scored a goal after dribbling a lot, but I am sorry, weah did not dribble the keeper ! And it was a fast break he had more space.
Anyway, MESSI ’s Goal was unique ! He showed he’s able to be the greatest, of course he isn’t yet, but for sure he will, let’s pray to get this dream true:
2010, 2014 and 2018 WC in Messi’s hands !

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BAJADO:
“Jason, you will crap on Palacio as soon as he moves to Europe. In 93/94, most of Argentina’s best players were in Argentina, not in Europe. Get off the nationalist crack. ”
I agree with you, I think at the time there were a lot of great players in Argentina because player left argentina later than today. Today, look at gago, aguera, higuain, they are not 20 yet !

Posted from  France

I don’t believe being in European soccer makes you a sure thing on our national team. Palacio is a perfect example, the kid wants to play in Argentina and not go overseas. So in turn will you not include him because Europe is not on his resume. Half the players that were called will be in Europe next year. I am just glad that in country players are not being overlooked…Lavezzi, Zarate, Sosa, Belluschi, Palacio, Pavone. Great players, I mean come on can you really tell me they don’t deserve a shot.

Posted from  United States

Ok Everyone time to move ahead. What are the big games this weekend?

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Some of Basile’s thoughts after the 0-0 with Chile (and Messi’s masterpiece):

He didn’t like what he sawin the game. There was lack of conduction from the creative midfield, Montenegro and Beluschi didn’t connect the two sectors of the field.
The line of backs also had a lot of problems although Ibarra was a monster.
The they asked him if had seen Messi’s goal.
“I saw it several times, it’s maradonian. He is blessed with that special extra talent.
That kid is going yo have schedule problems (if Barça reaches the finals of Copa del Rey) because the arg. team will be concentrated in Venezuela and Messi will get there at the last minute. (might even miss a match)
Yet, Basile is trying to figure how to exploit Messi’s talent to the max.
So here is where Basile tells us what he really thinks.

“Messi has to have all the freedom, he can’t conduct the team (that would steal part of his explosive speed) so Messi should be the “second forward”, and would run freely in and around the box.”
He then said he’s not upset with Riquelme, on the contrary, he’s waiting for a signal from Román, to call him back to conduct the team the way only he can do it.
He added “I would like to see Verón and Riquelme playing together side by side as #8 and #10. That could be something interesting to see.

All I can say at this point is that the future looks bright for the Albiceleste.
We just gotta get Roman back.
Imagine a tandem like this:
Mascherano-Gago
Verón-Riquelme
Messi-Crespo or Milito

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basile is great i have faith in him.

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WamDiego, remember the goal from a Saudi Arabia player in 98? He dribbled everyone too! If Pele had scored it, people would have said it was the most beautiful gol of all time.

I’m a bit pessimistic, it’s true. But to me, the beautiful game isn’t based on dribbling all the field. To me Cambiasso’s goal against Serbia is one of the most beautiful gol i’ve ever seen in my life, i even prefer this one than Diego’s one against England 86. I’m like that, i love collective way of playing. This is really Argentina.

But of course, Messi’s goal is very spectacular and powerful. Messi will score other goals like that, obviously. I love him too.

But just immagine what could happen if he had more freedom on the field, it would be so impressive. This little guy is our futbol future.

Tonight: REAL-VALENCIA. Gago VS Ayala.

Te quiero Argentina, a vida.

I think it’s the combination of team work with individual talent, precisly what we like of Argentina when playing their best football.

Posted from  United States

Albo, thank you for posting Basile’s opinions.

AUSTRALIA – ARGENTINA has been cancelled. It would have been weird for our players to travel to Australia to play this useless friendly.

Boca Juniors kid Banega in AC Milan sights
tribalfooball.com – April 20, 2007

Boca Juniors youngster Ever Banega is attracting interest from AC Milan.
The 18 year-old holding midfielder is rated highly by Milan chief Ariedo Braida, who has been active in the South American market in recent weeks.

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SYDNEY, Australia (AP) – Argentina’s soccer international against Australia on June 6 at Melbourne has been postponed indefinitely because the South American team was concerned it could not field enough top players for the match.

International Friendlies

Wed., Apr. 18
Argentina 0-0 Chile Recap
Fri., May 18
Paraguay vs. Bolivia
Sun., May 20
Argentina vs. Mexico
Wed., May 23
Ecuador vs. Ireland
Sat., May 26
Bolivia vs. Ireland
Wales vs. New Zealand
Fri., Jun. 1
England vs. Brazil
Bolivia vs. Ecuador
Sat., Jun. 2
USA vs. China
S. Korea vs. Holland
Australia vs. Uruguay
Switz’land vs. Argentina
Austria vs. Paraguay
Euro 2008 Qualifying
Fixtures | Standings

Football Federation Australia said Friday it had agreed to the Argentinian Football Association’s request to reschedule the match to later in the year.

“Argentina made the request due to concerns that as a result of other match commitments in Europe (made subsequent to their committing to the match in Australia) they would be unable to bring their top players nor have sufficient preparation for the match on June 6,” the FFA statement said.

“FFA is committed to hosting only a full-strength Argentina team in Melbourne

Posted from  United States

Looks like the federation wants no more part of locals only squads.

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God bless Basile…

We know that he’s trying his best for Argentina…

Thanks

Posted from  Malaysia

Well sorry to burst your bubble!!!!!!

El plantel que conduce Alfio Basile volverá a trabajar el próximo lunes desde las 10 con todos los citados para este amistoso. El entrenador manifestó su intención de jugar dos partidos más en el país antes del inicio de la Copa América.

La delegación de la Selección Nacional, que empató sin goles anoche con su similar de Chile en un partido amistoso disputado en la ciudad de Mendoza, regresó esta tarde al Aeroparque Metropolitano de Buenos Aires sin lesionados.

Vamos Basile!!!! Como te quiero Argentina!!!!

Posted from  United States

We need a new blog.

Posted from  United States

Jason, did you fart again? It is getting smelly.

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i’m glad that the afa has shown concern about the local based squad. they just like the rest of us wants to see a full strength squad. but i don’t think that the macth against austrailia needed to be postponed. there are so many argentines playing in europe that they could have took an alternate team. the team could look like this.

barbosa
quiroga-fuentes–samuel-placente
galetti-di’michelle-ibarra-bilos
maxi lopez—diego milito
as for subs cavenaghi, solari, samoza, guitirrez, santana, colocini, zabeleta etc.

To much travel for the squad before the Copa is not good. Thats why Basile has two friendly’s lined up for June in Argentina. I think it was a smart move for the team not to travel. Players from Europe will def. be jet lagged after all that. THey need the time to concentrate on Basile’s tactics and get a feel for each other again!!!

i think it will be a close game . arg 3 – 2 chile or maybe , a draw 1 – 1

Posted from  Malaysia

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Argentina must win 2010!!

Posted from  United States

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