Tag: Argentina
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International Friendly: Setback as Nigeria vs Argentina match suffers cancellation
The much awaited international friendly between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and world champions Argentina has been called off. According to reports, the friendly was called off due to the short time to process visas for the Nigerian delegation.
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Int’l Friendly: Nigeria vs Argentina get new venue, time
The much anticipated international friendly between the Super Eagles and world champions Argentina initially scheduled to hold in China has gotten a new venue. The friendly earlier slated for a Chinese stadium was cancelled following discord between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese authorities.
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Int’l Friendly: Super Eagles to play Lionel Messi-led Argentina in March
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the world champion Argentina in a friendly in March during FIFA international window. The friendly game is slated to hold in Argentina.
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2026 World Cup Race: Brazil suffer three straight defeats after losing 1-0 to Argentina
The La Albiceleste of Argentina on Tuesday defeated Brazil 1-0 in a thrilling 2026 World Cup qualifying clash at the Maracana stadium.
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Argentina maintain control in latest FIFA rankings
Lionel Messi – inspired Argentina maintain their grip at the summit of the latest FIFA World Ranking issued by the governing body on Thursday morning (21 September). France lost some points as the second best football team in the world but still maintain their position in the rankings reales yesterday. The top five remains unchanged…
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W/Cup qualifier: Messi magic earns Argentina win over Ecuador
Lionel Messi’s second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot. World champions Argentina were dominant in possession
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Transfer: Liverpool sign Alexis Mac Allister
Liverpool have begun the rebuild of their midfield with the signing of Brighton’s 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister. A fee has not been disclosed but it is understood the 24-year-old
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Argentina 2023:South Korea dump Flying Eagles out of competition
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have ended their sojourn at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup holding in Argentina after losing 1-0 to South Korea on Sunday. Both teams ended the encounter goalless after 90 minute but Choi Seok-Hyun goal in the first half of extra-time was enough to send the Koreans through to the…
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria stun hosts Argentina, advance to quarter-finals
Nigeria eliminated host nation Argentina as goals from Ibrahim Muhammad and Rilwanu Haliru Sarki sent the six-time champions out of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup on Wednesday.
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I’ll reduce my salary to bring Messi to Aston Villa – Martinez
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joked that he will try to persuade Lionel Messi to join Aston Villa. The Paris Saint-Germain attacker is likely to leave the French club