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Messi Isn’t the Only Problem (Argentina vs Bolivia)
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.
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Perfect Kicking and Grabage Time Tries (All Blacks vs Argentina)
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.
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A Tragic Ending (Argentina vs Scotland)
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.
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Ben Youngs Just About Enough (England vs Argentina)
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.
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I Hate the Copa America
With Brazil and Argentina deservedly getting the axe during the 2011 Copa America Quarter Finals, I must confess that this is the worst tournament I’ve seen since Italy 1990.
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Carlos Tevez Screws Up Big Time for Argentina
It’s cruel to blame only one player for an entire tournament of bad football (most of the time), but Carlos Tevez did miss the penalty kick that sent Argentina packing against Uruguay in the Copa America quarter final.
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Lionel Messi can Finally Relax for a Day
Lionel Messi finally had a good game, along with Argentina, as Sergio Batista made the right changes after two depressing matches, getting the much needed 3-0 win over Costa Rica.
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Lionel Messi and Argentina Messing Up
Lionel Messi is facing a situation and criticism in Argentina and across the world that he’s never seen before.
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How Not to Start the Copa America
Lionel Messi and Argentina looked awful last night in La Plata, nearly losing the Copa America opener. Sergio Aguero came off the bench to save a point and keep the media from eating Sergio Batista alive.