Well here we are guys! Let’s move on and forget about that terrible loss to Spain. We all know we didn’t do so well so let’s just get over it. You guys are right, Argentina needs to think more about the future and stop living in the past. What we need to do is learn from the past, and improve. There’s news: We play Catalonia on December 16 in Barcelona’s Camp Nou, Messi says he wants Argentina to play with 3 forwards just like he does in Barcelona, and Messi’s very hectic schedule coming up. His first big game is against Inter in the champions league it’s huge, then he has the game against Catalonia, the Mundial de Clubs in Abu Dhabi, and the World Footballer of the year award… can he do it? I think he can and will…

Here is our international friendly match schedule:

16.12.09 Argentina Czech Republic
22.12.09 Catalunya Argentina
03.03.10 Germany Argentina
11.08.10 Republic of Ireland Argentina

Enjoy the blog and keep it clean.
-Julian

Messi scored two fantastic goals in Barcelona`s last game against Racing de Santander. If you want to see the highlights, just watch below:

Why can`t he do this for our national team? What`s the problem guys? Today Maradona is going to announce the squad for the friendly against Ghana on Wednesday September 30. Only local based players will be selected. Tomorrow he will announce the squad list that will play the last 2 qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay.

Let´s start a fresh thread here. Any thoughts? As usual please feel free to post links and information to anything related to our beloved seleccion Argentina.

-Julian

This picture says it all. I wanted to start a new post. We´re not out yet guys. I´m just as angry and annoyed as anyone here about Maradona. I now also want him out. The thing is, do we change the coach now? We have 2 more matches left, one against Peru and then the last game against Uruguay. We need to win them both, and then play a team in the CONCACAF region. I can´t believe it has come to this. I have never watched a World Cup without Argentina. Can you imagine this? I can´t. It will be hard to watch for me.

This is not the Argentina that I know. It´s true what somebody said on here. The faces of the players said so much. It´s like they were confused and angry at the same time. They didn´t know what to do with the ball. They were so disorganized. It was scary to watch. In my opinion Heinze played a great game. He took out everything that came to him. Dominguez is a disaster. Zanetti did well as usual. Even Papa did alright! Dominguez should not be in the seleccion yet. He´s tall and everything but that doesn´t mean anything. Schiavi is definitely better than him!

Anyway, i don´t know what to say anymore… We need a win! We need confidence..This can´t happen to us, Argentina doesn´t deserve this. Everything that the country is, everything that futbol means to this country, it´s an embarrassment. People here are starting to lose faith in their national team! Who would of thought!?

Okay let´s continue analyzing and praying. Take care all, let´s try to take it easy and relax before we play our next games.

Julian

You guys have already started prediction, analyzing, and debating! and that´s great! As usual keep it up. We all love it! That is what makes this blog really great! We´re going to have to meet one day after all this! Maybe if Argentina wins the World Cup next year? (I know you´re all probably saying, let´s make it there first! haha!)

So enjoy.. I´ll be going out to a bar here in Buenos Aires to watch the game! can´t wait! I´ll try to keep you guys posted with the Argentine scoop!

Hi guys!

Thanks for all the great posts, weblinks, and tv stations! As always it is much appreciated by everyone here.

For some reason I can`t insert pictures! I`ll try to put some in soon! Sorry I haven`t started a new thread in such a long time. I have just moved to a new ¨barrio¨here in Argentina and I am waiting for the internet company to install it. Please be patient!

I saw the Russia game. I think Argentina played really well, and it was a much needed victory. We gained self esteem and confidence. Hopefully, they play like this against Brasil. It is possible to beat Brasil. They beat Estonia only 1 nil.

Let´s have it guys… Bring it on! New lineups… So what do you think of Datolo? They are making a huge deal of him here in Buenos Aires. Maradona has said he will be selected for the Brasil match. He`s a lefty and a hard worker. Jonas is also another hard worker and another player that Diego is going to select. I am starting to like this guy. He`s gritty and does well on the flanks for us. What about Heinze? You guys have to admit he`s a tough cookie… I`d be scared if I were a forward. The guy that doesn`t convince me is Burdisso. Zanetti? He`s still great.

Okay what do you all think? Agree, disagree with me?

-Julian

Hello everyone!!

Sorry for the long delay in starting a new thread! I´ve noticed that we´ve been pretty quiet lately, and I´d like to try to shake things up a little and start some fresh discussions!

Estudiantes de la Plata have won the COPA LIBERTADORES of America!!! They beat Cruzeiro of Brazil 2-1 in Belo Horizonte in Brazil. What an accomplishment. Guys, this is proof that Argentine soccer is still strong. This surely is a confidence booster. It´s always extra special beating a Brazilian team. The whole world sees this and recognizes Argentine futbol. So not to worry, we can beat Brazil in September, and I believe we will!

There has been a lot of movement, a lot of transfers that we can discuss. What do you all think? Crespo and Palacio both in Genoa? What about Saviola in Benfica? Milito at Inter? Tevez at Manchester? A lot of stuff happening it´s hard to keep up!! It´s great to have all you guys who keep up so up to date all the time. Thank you for everyone. Please continue as we all appreciate it!

Take care all!

Julian

Hello everyone! I decided to start a fresh thread – that other one was getting a bit ugly! Well, I’ve been reading a lot of different things in regards to Argentina’s seleccion. There’s a lot to talk about. Let me suggest some topics.

1. Maradona as coach
2. Grondona – maradona/riquelme, stadium issues, etc.
3. Transfers?
4. Argentina vs. New Zealand – July 9 in Cordoba, Argentina. (friendly match)
5. Anything else related to Argentina’s futbol team.

My opinion about some recent news? Well, Andujar going to Catania? I think he’s really going to get a chance to show what he’s got. This team gets a lot of shots against them so I’m pretty excited to see what happens with this. I’m still not convinced that Maradona is done. I know we will beat New Zealand (using all local players again) but I want to see a good tactical game by Diego. The new venue for our games? Well I read somewhere that our next game against Brazil in September will still be played in el Monumental. I think they will try to play games in la Boca and Rosario too eventually. I do agree with Veron’s statement that they can’t hear the fans at the Monumental because they are so far away from the pitch.

Anyway, all the best guys, and let’s hope that our boys get their acts together for our next matches.

-Julian

Hello all! Sorry it took me a while to start a new thread. Let’s start fresh. Let’s forget about the seleccion (I know how can we???) At least we got a cool tournament to look forward to, the Confederations Cup, which kicks off this Sunday in South Africa. My prediction is that Brazil will win it. You guys?

Well enjoy the thread guys. Keep it clean and hopefully Diego will step down. We definitely need new changes. I’m not worried about qualifying for the World Cup next year. I know we will do it, I don’t know when, but we will be there.

-Julian

Well here we are guys. We got another important game coming up! We still don’t know the starting lineup. I have read somewhere that ANDUJAR will be starting instead of Carrizo in goal. (Can somebody confirm this?) I have seen this guy play live and he’s really good for Estudiantes, hopefully he plays the same way for the national team. I’m not that worried about this Saturday’s game against Colombia. I think our guys are going to come out strong and with a vengeance. Messi will probably be heavily marked.

What do you all think? Predictions? Cmon, let’s all be proud of our team!

The game starts at 6pm here in Argentina at the Monumental stadium. I’ll be at the game live!

-Julian

Hello!

Here are a couple of guys that I LIKE! Tevez and Zarate! I think they’re both very hard workers and for this reason have a lot in common. Well, for our game against Panama, this Wednesday May 20th, 2009, Maradona has selected all local players. The list is below. What do you guys think??? What will be our starting lineup? Are these local players good enough to beat Panama’s top guns??? What is your prediction??? I’m also tired of the ups and downs of our national team, but hey it’ll be okay! We’re still Argentina after all, we always end up with a strong team in the World Cup even if we’re playing poorly heading into it.

So does this team convince you?

Arqueros: Cristian Campestrini (Arsenal), Mariano Andújar (Estudiantes) y Diego Pozo (Colón).

Delanteros: Gonzalo Bergessio (San Lorenzo), Matías De Federico (Huracán), Esteban Fuertes (Colón), Milton Caraglio (Rosario Central, quedó marginado por lesión) y Martín Palermo (Boca).