Tag: Argentina

  • 2014 World Cup – Lionel Messi Can’t Win for Argentina on his Own

    2014 World Cup – Lionel Messi Can’t Win for Argentina on his Own

    Beating Bosnia 2-1 was a decent way to start off a World Cup for Argentina and especially Lionel Messi, visibly burdened by the pressure and expectations. However, his attempt to make it all happen on his own didn’t work out so well until he and the team changed their approach. Carrying on that way will only result in heartache for him and the nation that expects so much of him.

  • Match Highlights – Argentina vs Bosnia

    Match Highlights – Argentina vs Bosnia

    After eight years Lionel Messi finally has a World Cup, leading Argentina to a 2-1 win over Bosnia in a tense and close match that opened with the favorites in Group F taking the lead early after an own goal by Sead Kolasinac and ended with Vedad Ibisevic giving the Bosnian side some false hope in the final minutes.

  • 2014 World Cup – Day 4 Predictions (Argentina vs Bosnia, France vs Honduras, Switzerland vs Ecuador)

    2014 World Cup – Day 4 Predictions (Argentina vs Bosnia, France vs Honduras, Switzerland vs Ecuador)

    In day 4 of the 2014 World Cup, we will get to see two matches from Group E as France take on Honduras and Switzerland plays Ecuador, although the main course will be the one that comes last, as Argentina play their main rivals for supremacy in Group F, facing Bosnia in Rio de Janeiro.

  • World Cup – Group F Predictions

    Things seem to be pretty clear in Group F of the 2014 World Cup. Argentina, with Lionel Messi in his big moment 2.0, as the big favorites to finish first and go very far in the tournament. Bosnia and Nigeria seem to be in the mix for the second spot while Iran will be lucky to get a point out of a difficult foursome they’ve been drawn into.

  • 4 Biggest Favorites to Win the 2014 World Cup

    4 Biggest Favorites to Win the 2014 World Cup

    Club football season in Europe is over, which means it’s time to completely focus on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil that kicks off on June 12 and concludes on July 13. The hosts are one of the biggest if not the biggest favorites to win the tournament, joined by Argentina, Germany and Spain as the most likely of winners.

  • You Won’t Believe How Good This Model is in Soccer

    You Won’t Believe How Good This Model is in Soccer

    It’s always surprising to see attractive women succeed in certain kinds of sports, especially soccer. So with that in mind, it’ll be quite shocking to see the skills Fiorella Castillo has to offer, even when wearing high heels. This model, actress and producer (she really does keep herself busy) is a bit famous in Argentina for […]

  • FC Barcelona – Lionel Messi Isn’t Superhuman

    FC Barcelona – Lionel Messi Isn’t Superhuman

    For almost five years, Lionel Messi was able to stay completely fit and hardly miss a match due to even the most minor of injuries. Suddenly, 2013 brings with it a turn of fortunes that also had to do with changes at Barcelona after Pep Guardiola left, and especially some of the people he took with him, making it less surprising that the team’s biggest star has been unable to shake off injuries for the last six months.

  • 2013 Rugby Championship – Argentina vs South Africa Predictions

    2013 Rugby Championship – Argentina vs South Africa Predictions

    It’s rare to see two sides supposedly of the same class being so far apart, but the Springboks made last week a living hell for the Pumas, as South Africa destroyed Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener, showcasing just how wide the quality gap between the sides is at the moment.

  • 2013 Rugby Championship – South Africa vs Argentina Predictions

    2013 Rugby Championship – South Africa vs Argentina Predictions

    The Springboks were the only team last year to fail and win both matches against Argentina, but it seems that the weakening of Los Pumas should make the opening match between the two sides a less than even affair.

  • Squads for the 2013 Rugby Championship

    Squads for the 2013 Rugby Championship

    For the second straight year, the Rugby Championship kicks off in the four-team format, as Argentina continue to look for their first win in the competition, while South Africa and Australia are hoping that something can be done against the uber-dominating All Blacks, sweeping their way towards the title last year.