Juan Sebastián Verón

Estudiantes falter again as world club title looms

Daily News Analysis (Free subscription) | yesterday

Estudiantes' hopes of a 2009 treble virtually disappeared in a 1-0 home defeat by Colon in the Argentine first division.

TEAM PROFILE: Fallen giants Argentina eager to make amends

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009

Buenos Aires - Argentina won two editions of the World Cup, but the most recent was in 1986 and they approach South Africa 2010 from a platform of recent disappointments and poor results. Coach Diego Maradona and superstar Lionel Messi have been unab...

Five of the best… Sir Alex Ferguson quotes

The Sport Review (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

The Sport Review's pick five of the most memorable quotes that the Scot has uttered during his time at Old Trafford

Maradona Gives Press The ‘Dry Handjob Of God’

Cultsha (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Diego Maradona, the incumbent Argentine national team coach, told the world’s press today that he won’t be giving his team tactical advice before games in next years World Cup and instead will simply hope for the best, pray alot, and use his pent up, drug-deprivation-catalysed rage to intimidate opposing teams. The South American demi-God also added that, [...]

Enjoy Messi, Pato and Kaká while you can… Europe’s only got them on loan

Soccerphile Football | Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009

The economics of the game in South America demand that the region’s best players spend the prime of their careers in Europe. Fans of even the most prestigious clubs such as Boca Juniors and Flamengo must savour watching their young prospects because as soon as they demonstrate an ounce of class they will be snapped up and shipped out. In extreme examples such as the Da Silva twins at Manchester...

Juan Sebastian Veron steers clear of Maradona-Bilardo differences

Daily News Analysis (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Juan Sebastian Veron attempted to distance himself from the conflict between Argentina coach Diego Maradona and technical director Carlos Bilardo.

• Veron backs Diego but won't side against Bilardo - ESPN

Federico Nieto hat trick leads Colon over Huracan

Boston Herald (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Federico Nieto's hat trick in eight minutes gave Colon de Santa Fe a 3-0 home victory over Huracan in the Argentine league on Tuesday. Nieto,...

England in St Etienne, anyone?

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009

From England's doomed heroism in St Etienne to Man City's stunning comeback against Spurs, here are half a dozen of the best displays with 10 men NB: As always with Joy of Six, this is not meant to be a definitive list. We have also gone for great performances with ten men rather than great results, hence the exclusion of, say, Manchester United's win over Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final. 1)...

Maradona has no regrets over outburst

The Independent (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has no regrets over the lewd outburst he aimed at reporters after his side sealed a dramatic victory over Uruguay last week to qualify for next year's World Cup finals.

Maradona stands firm on outburst at reporters

Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has no regrets over his lewd outburst at reporters after his side sealed a dramatic victory over Uruguay last week.

Maradona stands firm on outburst at reporters

Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Argentina coach Diego Maradona has no regrets over the lewd outburst he aimed at reporters after his side sealed a dramatic victory over Uruguay last week to qualify for next year's World Cup finals.

Maradona stands firm on outburst at reporters

ESPN (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has no regrets over the lewd outburst he aimed at reporters after his side sealed a dramatic victory over Uruguay last week to qualify for next year's World Cup finals.

Diego Maradona Deserves To Stay As Argentina Coach - Juan Sebastian Veron (Goal.com)

Spanish Teaching (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009

The boss has the support of the 34-year-old midfielder…

Questions abound over Maradona's coaching future

Sify (Free subscription) | 16/10/2009

Montevideo: Argentina cleared a big hurdle by squeaking into next year's World Cup. But, Whether Diego Maradona will still be the coach then is another matter.Will the

• Questions abound over Maradona's coaching future - MSNBC.com
• Questions abound over Maradona's coaching future - Miami Herald
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Argentina scrape through

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009

Diego Maradona's Argentina booked their place at next year's World Cup thanks to a late winner in Uruguay.

• Argentina qualify for 2010 World Cup - Realmadrid.com
• Uruguay 0-1 Argentina: Balotti delivers for Diego - ESPN