Argentina
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“The voice” of Pope Francis can be likened to that “of God”, as the soft-spoken clergy joins debate on who’s the best footballer ever, picking Lionel Messi ahead of fellow Argentine Diego Maradona and Pele of Brazil. Image shows Pope Francis in Krakow, Poland, in July. Pope Francis was in Poland for the World Youth Day…
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Image: Lionel Messi Jorge Valdano, just like the former AC Milan coach Sacchi, believes Lionel Messi will reverse his widely publicised international retirement after his country lost to Chile at the 2016 Copa America finals, adding that “the pain is getting unbearable” for the World Best Player. Messi’s retirement came after Argentina lost to their South American…
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La Albiceleste are once again mourning the exit of its coach Gerardo Martino after the country’s tumultuous week from losing the Copa America final to Chile on penalties. Image: Gerardo Martino Following the sad outing at the football tournament, Lionel Messi said he has retired from international fooball, and now their head coach has called it quits. Martino…
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Lionel Messi surprisingly decided he won’t be playing for Argentina ever again, following the painful loss to Chile in 2016 Copa America finals played today June 27. Opinions say this could damage his legacy with the national team and fans back home. It’s sad to see the Barca legend thrive in Spain [his adopted country] but…
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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi isn’t discouraged with previous attempts at winning trophies for his country in international competitions that ended with disappointments. He insists that he’s determined to make it third time lucky when Argentina play Chile in the Copa America final on Monday. Image: Lionel Messi Messi led Argentina to the 2014 World Cup and…
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Diego Maradona has called former FIFA president Joseph Blatter a thief, accusing him of corruption while heading the world’s football governing body. Image File: Diego Maradona. The football legend said on Thursday that Blatter’s past leadership can be compared to that of a former Argentine government official who was finally imprisoned for corruption. Maradona said: “When…
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The President of the United States of America visited Argentina for the first time in his life with his two daughters – Sasha and Malia.
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