Argentina to thrill with no frills soccer

Argentina are seen at the World Cup as playing the beautiful game normally associated with Brazil but according to winger Jonas Gutierrez they simply want to produce no-frills, winning soccer in......

'Messi always gives his best for Argentina'

Lionel Messi may often be criticized for not showing the same spark for his country Argentina as for his club Barcelona, but the national team's midfielder Jonas Gutierrez and defender Pablo......

Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads

Juan Roman Riquelme and Juan Sebastian Veron were recalled by Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella on Thursday in a squad of home-based players to prepare for two friendlies against arch-rivals Brazil......

Lavezzi, Coloccini left out of Argentina squad

Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi and defender Fabricio Coloccini missed out when Diego Maradona named his 23-man Argentina World Cup squad on Wednesday. Liverpool right winger Maxi Rodriguez, like......

Messi goal caps Argentine win

Diego Maradona's Argentina were impressive 2-0 winners in France on Wednesday as two of world football's heavyweights squared up for a friendly in Marseille. Goals from Jonas Gutierrez and Lionel......