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Lionel Messi – How Much Does he Run During Matches

Posted on 21 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

Adidas released date of the Micoach chip that was installed in Lionel Messi’s boot during the friendly match between Germany and Argentina, giving everyone a little taste and perspective as to how the best footballer in the world (according to some) spends his time on the pitch. More

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Squads for the 2012 Rugby Championship

Posted on 12 Aug, 2012, by in Rugby

No more Tri-Nations. From now on, these are the Rugby Championships, the Southern Hemisphere annual rugby union competition, as Argentina make their debut, hoping that the challenge of facing Australia, New Zealand and South Africa on an annual basis proves to be a positive thing instead of just constant losing and a demoralizing experience. More

London 2012 – Dream Team Can’t & Won’t Lose

Posted on 7 Aug, 2012, by in Basketball

After seeing Team USA make a laughing stock of Argentina, usually one of their tougher, in their 126-97 win, completing the group stage with a perfect 5-0 record, it’s pretty safe to say that the 2012 version of the Dream Team, with LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony won’t have any more problems on their way to the gold medal. More

Lionel Messi Scores His Greatest Argentina Goal Ever

Posted on 10 Jun, 2012, by in Soccer

While Cristiano Ronaldo was busy getting frustrated against Germany, Lionel Messi brought out his full arsenal of goals and tricks to lead Argentina in their 4-3 win over Brazil. Just a friendly, but nothing between these two nations is just an exhibition. More

Lionel Messi Doesn’t Slow Down in Argentina Uniform

Posted on 3 Jun, 2012, by in Soccer

Ecuador of recent years aren’t the toughest foe in South America, but Lionel Messi picking up the pace on the road to the 2014 World Cup with such an impressive performance, leading Argentina to a 4-0 win, does call for some sort of celebration. More

Away Teams Enjoy International Friendlies

Posted on 1 Mar, 2012, by in Soccer

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Switzerland, his first for the national team, as did Roberto Soldado for Spain. Arjen Robben saved his best for last with a brace and injury time winner against England, France stunned the Germans and Clint Dempsey scored the only goal in the United States’ first win over Italy. More

Messi Isn’t the Only Problem (Argentina vs Bolivia)

Posted on 11 Nov, 2011, by in Soccer

Lionel Messi continues to disappoint when wearing the Argentina shirt, unable to impress as La Albiceleste finished their home game in South American World Cup Qualification tournament against Bolivia in a 1-1 draw, leaving to the sound of boos and jeers from the home fans. More

Perfect Kicking and Grabage Time Tries (All Blacks vs Argentina)

Posted on 9 Oct, 2011, by in Rugby

The All Blacks had a rough first half in their quarter final against Argentina, but Piri Weepu’s perfect kicking (7 for 7 penalty kicks) and later on Kieran Read and Brad Thorn’s tries gave New Zealand a 33-10 win in the quarter final, setting up a match vs Australia in the Semis. More

A Tragic Ending (Argentina vs Scotland)

Posted on 25 Sep, 2011, by in Rugby

Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino scored the only try of the match with Scotland celebrating second earlier after a Dan Parks drop goal. Settling for the 3 points instead of going for the try or eating up the clock eventually doomed the Scottish side, losing 13-12, now in a must win situation before facing England. More

Ben Youngs Just About Enough (England vs Argentina)

Posted on 10 Sep, 2011, by in Rugby

This wasn’t the performance Martin Johnson expected from his 2011 Six Nations winning side. No one expected Jonny Wilkinson to miss so much. Argentina were the more physical, dominant side for the first 60 minutes, but Ben Youngs’ entrance to Scrum-Half shifted momentum and also got England the only try of the match, enough for a 13-9 opening match win. More