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

Maradona, Bilardo, and doctor Donato are all in Madrid. Sergio Aguero y Jonás Gutiérrez are both injured and they’re not sure if they will be able to play. What do you all think? Can we do it? Or is Argentina futbol in trouble? I just think there are ups an downs and this is just another one of those downs. It’s not the first time this has happened. It happens with all great futbol countries.

Game time is:

21:00 UK
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Spain v Argentina

Porteros: Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar, NED) y Mariano Andújar (Catania, ITA).

Defensas: Gabriel Heinze (Olympique Marsella, FRA), Martín Demichelis (Bayern Múnich, GER), Cristian Ansaldi (Rubin Kazan, RUS), Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle, GBR) y Nicolás Pareja (Espanyol, ESP).

Medios: Javier Mascherano (Liverpool, GBR), Fernando Gago (Real Madrid, ESP), Ángel Di María y Pablo Aimar (Benfica, POR), Jonás Gutiérrez (Newcastle, GBR), Esteban Cambiasso (Inter, ITA) y Maxi Rodríguez (Atlético de Madrid, ESP).

Delanteros: Sergio Agüero (Atlético de Madrid, ESP), Carlos Tevez (Manchester City, GBR), Lionel Messi (Barcelona, ESP), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Nápoles, ITA) y Gonzalo Higuaín (Real Madrid, ESP).

Hello everyone!

Here are the upcoming friendly matches that Argentina are going to play:

14.11.09 Spain Argentina
16.12.09 Argentina Czech Republic
03.03.10 Germany Argentina

These are very important matches for us. Maradona has to show that he is truly capable of coaching the national team. I still have confidence and faith in him. I think there will be some changes in coaching staff, player shuffling, etc. What do you all think? Messi scored again today and Masherano played well too. Mascherano has said he is relaxed and now that Argentina is qualified he can focus on Liverpool. I think he will return to his best form. It’s just a matter of time.

In another news our Sub 17 national team has defeated Honduras 1-0 in the FIFA Under 17 World Cup being played in Nigeria. Our next match is on Tuesday against Germany. Take a look at the link if you want more information on this tournament.

Maradona has stated that he is confident in Di Maria and loves the way he plays. I agree with him on this one. He has also said that he has noticed the play of Javier Saviola and is keeping the doors open for him.

So there you go guys. Enjoy yourselves and remember to keep it clean!

love you all!

Julian

Ok guys here we go! Sorry it took so long to start a new thread for this huge game. Well here we are, it’s do or die for Argentina. Well a tie might do them good. I think AFA needs a big scare. I think Maradona will be replaced after Argentina qualifies. What do you all think? I think this is definitely a good thing because everyone agrees that Maradona isn’t a coach. He should be used as an inspiration to the players, not as the coach.

Game day tomorrow! It’s our last qualifier and it is again Uruguay. We all know the situation and the possible outcomes that could get us in or out of World Cup 2010 South Africa. Let’s give it our best analysis again. Let’s pray and hope for the best. We will definitely need it. I like the positive attitude by some of you guys, I also still believe in Argentina. We are still a great superpower, I am sure of this. Actually it might be a good thing that this is happening to us because now other teams might think we aren’t the old Argentina and think they can beat us. What do you all think?

Have fun and keep it clean!

Julian

Well here we are guys! Let’s analyze, criticize and discuss this matchup. It will be played on October 10, at 7pm, at the River Plate stadium in Buenos Aires. So, I read somewhere that Palermo is going to start and he is going to be able to select who he would like to start with: Aguero, Tevez, or Higuain. I would like to see Messi playing behind the forwards along with Aimar. I think even with Palermo upfront we should be okay. Palermo isn’t that bad, he can still head the ball. If you watched the game against Ghana, he’s good at it! He almost had 3 goals actually. He’s playing well, I think we should give him a chance. Maradona can always substitute him.

Maradona is going to announce the squad on Wednesday. As we are used to by now, there will be surprises. I think we can win this game. I’m more worried about Uruguay as they are playing really well. Argentina futbol is in trouble, not only the national team but also local teams. Tonight alone Velez Sarsfield, and Lanus have both been eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana. What’s going on? Maradona is very nationalistic, he wants to prove something, but I don’t think it is working. In my opinion, he wants to prove that Argentina still produces great players and we don’t need Argentines playing in Europe to win.

Anyway, we just have to wait and see. There’s not much we can do right? Of course, I will be worried as hell during the game, but that’s futbol. We can just hope for the best. Hopefully our boys come out hungry and score a fast goal to get them going. I still have faith. Do you?

Okay guys, let’s have it. Enjoy yourselves and remember to be respectful on here.

-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