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Lionel Messi’s Final Chapter in his World Cup Book is a Major Disappointment

Posted on 22 Jun, 2018, by Ian Barnes in Soccer

Argentina and Lionel Messi aren’t out of the World Cup yet, but the mayhem that seems to have erupted from within the Albiceleste’s camp following their 3-0 loss to Croatia suggests internally and externally, very few still believe this team has what it takes to stretch their visit to Russia beyond the group stage. More →

2018 World Cup – Group D Preview

Posted on 30 May, 2018, by Riven in Soccer

The closest thing this World Cup has to a group of death, Group D features perennial favorites Argentina with a host of problems besides and related to Lionel Messi, trying to overcome the challenge from talented Croatia, spiritful Iceland and youthful Nigeria. More →

Most Successful Nations in the Olympic Football Tournament

Posted on 4 Aug, 2016, by Peter in Soccer

As we head into the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and the 26th time football will be played in the summer Olympics, there are five nations with two or more gold medals over the years: Hungary, Great Britain, Argentina, USSR and Uruguay. More →

17 Best Memes of Lionel Messi & Argentina Choking in Another Final

Posted on 27 Jun, 2016, by Vic in Soccer

When the best footballer in the world, maybe of all-time, is reduced to a meme laughing stock, you know something went wrong. And so it did, for Lionel Messi and Argentina, once again failing to do something in a final. More →

Squads of the 2015 Copa America

Posted on 9 Jun, 2015, by Peter in Soccer

The 2015 Copa America (hosted by Chile) is almost upon us, so it’s a good time to check out the squads of the favorites like Argentina (with Lionel Messi), Brazil (including Neymar), Colombia (having James Rodriguez) and Uruguay (showcasing Edinson Cavani), playing without the still suspended Luis Suarez. More →

The Problem of Having Lionel Messi

Posted on 5 Sep, 2014, by Peter in Soccer

Is Lionel Messi actually making his teams, Barcelona and Argentina from time to time, worse, by simply being out there on the pitch? Is he so good that he hurts the flow of the game? Not necessarily, but there are times that make you wonder about the necessity of such a big star and the downside of having someone so good, who knows he is that good, on your team. More →

25 Best Memes of the 2014 World Cup

Posted on 15 Jul, 2014, by Peter in Soccer

The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is over. The host nation is feeling humiliated, and so did Cristiano Ronaldo when he left in the group stage. Germany leave as the big winners obviously, while Argentina, despite the loss in the final, had their moments, like other teams that didn’t go all the way, yet still have the memes to back them up. More →

26 Best Memes of Germany Beating Argentina in the World Cup Final

Posted on 14 Jul, 2014, by Vic in Soccer

It’s over. Germany are the world champions, beating Argentina in the final. Lionel Messi wins the award for best player and no one understands why. Cristiano Ronaldo, obviously, gets mentioned as well. Meme and joke makers didn’t forget about him as well. More →

The History of Argentina & Germany in World Cup Finals

Posted on 10 Jul, 2014, by Peter in Featured, Soccer

The World Cup final between Germany and Argentina will be the third time these two nations have played for the biggest title in international football. Diego Maradona is the most famous link between the two matches set four years apart, smiling at the end of one of them, crying at the end of the other. More →

19 Best Memes of Argentina Beating the Netherlands in the World Cup Semifinal

Posted on 10 Jul, 2014, by Vic in Soccer

One of the worse matches in this World Cup leaves us Argentina to play Germany in the final, the Netherlands ready to go home after a meaningless game that awaits and memes that mostly focus on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who isn’t a part of this tournament for quite some time. More →

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