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Argentina Squad Announced

January 22nd, 2008 | By: Christian | 86 Comments »

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Goal Keepers: Oscar Ustari (Getafe, Spain), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar, Holland).

Defenders: Pablo Zabaleta (Espanyol), Ezequiel Garay (Racing de Santander), Federico Fazio (Sevilla, Spain), Martín Demichelis (Bayern Munich), Cristian Ansaldi (Rubin Kasan).

Midfielders: Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Ever Banega (Valencia), José Sosa (Bayern Munich), Javier Mascherano (Liverpool), Damián Escudero (Vélez Sársfield), Juan Román Riquelme (Boca Juniors)

Forwards: Gonzalo Higuaín (Real Madrid), Sergio Agüero (Atlético de Madrid), Angel Di María (Benfica), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Nápoli,), Marco Ruben (River Plate).

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By Christian | January 26th, 2008 at 8:03 pm

There’s a proper clasico going on in Mar del Plata, with Boca leading River 1-0 at the half. Neither team is at full strength, but it’s a heated and fast-paced match with an electric atmosphere. Certainly better than anything we’ve seen so far in the Copa de Verano as of yet.

Make sure to catch it on FSE if you can.

By Albo | January 26th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Intense match, so far.

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By maradona | January 26th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

Haha that was Placente giving Riquelme a taste of his own medicine.

Anyway, here is one of the best Riquelme compilations:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSWxsRHHRgE&feature=related

By maradona | January 26th, 2008 at 8:31 pm

Godly kick by Riquelme.

By Christian | January 26th, 2008 at 9:20 pm

2-0 to Boca. A great game to watch, and as heated a “friendly” as you will see.

By Albo | January 26th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Boca 2-0 River. The way I saw it.
The second goal was an illegal grab of the cross-bar, it shouldn’t have counted.
But River disappeared during the second half and Boca clearly deserved the win.
For River, Ortega was great during the first half, Ponzio was awesome the whole 90 min.
For Boca, Cáceres, Riquelme (in great form), Battaglia and Dátolo were excellent.

This is just pre-season.
Both teams will be very strong.
River have Abréu who will score many for the gallinas, also the kid Alexis Sánchez is just coming back from a long injury.
Boca is a very deep team.
Paraguayan Julio César Cáceres (CD), Riquelme, Gracián and Castromán, are all first class additions to the Xeneixes.

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By maradona | January 26th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

I would like Gracian and Riquelme to play together but I think Gracian will be played as a substitute.

By Christian | January 26th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

You can read my thoughts on River’s performance here:
http://riverplate.theoffside.com/team-news/copa-de-verano-river-plate-0-2-boca-juniors.html

As for the game as a whole, I thought Boca looked very impressive, and the addition of Cáceres should pay off very well. River meanwhile have some very good players, but they have yet to get in sync as a team.

Should make for an interesting revancha.

By -a | January 26th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

Great, great game, that. Glad I caught it live.

By Golazo | January 27th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

looks like a done deal as aimiar is set to join liverpool.

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By J-Argie | January 27th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

tevez scored against tottenham in the FA cup.

By James | January 27th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

Really? Aimar to liverpool? The physical requirements of the premier league will cripple him…

Gago had a great game against Villarreal today, made an assist for Sneijder’s goal too.

By john | January 27th, 2008 at 10:05 pm

Hey Guy’s……..sorry I have been unable to post lately, I know most of you rely on my weekly Serie A reports.

MILAN 2 Genoa 0 …..this game was all about PATO PATO PATO. 2 goals and now 3 goals in four games. hopefully most of you had a chance to watch.

lowly inter 0 - Udinese 0 …..things are not looking good for Inter

Roma 1 Palermo 0 …. big win for Roma now only five points shy of Inter.

have to go……

regards,

By -a | January 27th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

Agreed with James. I don’t think a move to Liverpool would be a good idea for Aimar.

By Christian | January 27th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

When I heard the Aimar move I thought it was a joke. I love Aimar, but Liverpool? Then again, Rafa Benitez does have what it takes to give his career a boost. Assuming he stays there much longer.

By -a | January 27th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

Yeah, that too. Liverpool’s past two seasons have been largely disappointing. I wouldn’t be surprised if Benitez was sacked at the end of this season. Maybe they’ll keep him if the team manage to win something (FA Cup, Champions)…I honestly don’t think that’ll happen though.

Mascherano’s move hasn’t even been made permanent. At least not yet.

By Albo | January 28th, 2008 at 11:45 am

In a poll conducted by FIFA, the argy League came out 3rd, after the Premiership and La Liga, and ahead of Calcio.
Source: Ole/Clarin.

By Ken | January 28th, 2008 at 1:40 pm

Alexa,
please say the truth. You are 32 years old
and that Albo is on his 50 yrs…Ken loved you.
Say the truth…..

By Albo | January 28th, 2008 at 5:12 pm

Hey Ken, what’s wrong with you?
You know what happens when you get personal with me, so don’t push it buddy.
This is a football blog.

By toddutah | January 28th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

Where is everyone? Wow what a dead specailist is Riquelme . That right there is why we need him on the NT. Nodody takes corners like Roman.

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By Albo | January 28th, 2008 at 9:13 pm

Fernando Gago is settling down as Real Madrid’s starter #5.
And he is starting to show some of his stylish game.
Madrid’s “Marca” shows RM fans happy with Gago’s game these days.
It’s a difficult club to be successful, but right now RM is probably the best team of all.

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By MaxiLopez | January 29th, 2008 at 2:59 am

This is what I am talking about: our boys are tired, even the pitbull. Grondona is gonna injure our boys
http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2008/01/29/01595709.html

Where are the people who were saying that football players were robots? Pfff.

———

Gago is excellent.

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By Alexa | January 29th, 2008 at 8:26 am

Riquelme was great in the game. His dead ball accuracy was amazing, always a great subplot in any game.

Good to see Gago play well for Real, although i HATE that team.

Feel bad for Messi - Barcelona is such a mess, and Dinho and Deco need to grow up.

maxi–i’m sending you a message when i get the chance at work….

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By J-Argie | January 29th, 2008 at 10:46 am

Maradona helps Di Santo celebrate Chelsea move
tribalfooball.com - January 28, 2008

There was a surprise visitor to Chelsea’s Cobham training complex on Monday, when Argentina legend Diego Maradona paid an unexpected visit.

The 47-year-old - whose infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico - spent some time chatting to Blues manager Avram Grant as well as Michael Ballack, striker Andriy Shevchenko and Chelsea’s new Argentinian youngster Franco Di Santo.

“In the world of football he is a hero for every player, he is an incredible player,” said Shevchenko, who has returned to training following a back problem.

“He is a legend, a hero for everyone, and a fantastic player. He has had a difficult life, but he is doing well now. His look is good and it’s important for him.

“He has lost a lot of weight, and feels much better.”

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By jhoo87 | February 5th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

wheres porta australia trying to poach him

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