Argentina’s mass retirement a signal to AFA to clean itself up

0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/27/2016

Argentinian soccer and the Argentinian Football Association have long been the subject of claims of mass corruption off the field. On the field, it has been all sorts of heartbreak for one of the most talented generations to never win a major title. Following a fourth major tournament final loss in a row, the biggest […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JUNE 26: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts after he missed a penalty kick against Chile during the Copa America Centenario Championship match at MetLife Stadium on June 26, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Chile defeated Argentina 0-0 with the 4-2 win in the shootout. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

BREAKING: Lionel Messi retires from Argentine National Team

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After leading his team to the Copa America final, missing the first penalty for Argentina and having lost to Chile in penalty kicks for the second consecutive year, Lionel Messi has decided to retire from the Argentine national team. “It’s over. My time with the national team is done. We’ve been to four finals and […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JUNE 26: Chile fans celebrate as their team heads out for warm ups before the Copa America Centenario Championship match at MetLife Stadium on June 26, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Chile wins in penalties in a very physical Copa America Centenario Final

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/26/2016

For the second straight year, the Copa America Final between Argentina and Chile went scoreless and was taken to penalties. And repeating what happened in last year’s game, Chile once again wins in penalty kicks to defeat Argentina for their second consecutive Copa America win, winning the penalty shootout 4-2. The first half was defined […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina scores a goal on a free kick in the first half against the United States during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Argentina blasts USMNT 4-0, Messi sets goal scoring record in process

0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/21/2016

Jurgen Klinsmann came in to Copa America Centenario trying to erase the moniker of the United State men’s national team as the underdog. His team’s biggest chance to do just that came on Tuesday night as they took on No. 1 in the world — Argentina. That chance was erased quickly, as the American defense […]

FOXBORO, MA – JUNE 18: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates his goal in the second half during the 2016 Copa America Centenario quarterfinal match against Venezuela at Gillette Stadium on June 18, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

WATCH: Messi sets Argentine goal-scoring record with laser free kick

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Lionel Messi and free kicks from inside 30 yards? Danger. Danger Will Robinson. In this case it was danger USMNT, and Messi made them pay for a foul in a big way. Skying a ball that Brad Guzan or any other keeper the world over wouldn’t have stopped, Messi netted one of his best free […]

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 14: Ezequiel Lavezzi #22 of Argentina in action against Bolivia during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group D match at CenturyLink Field on June 14, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

WATCH: Argentina’s Lavezzi heads home opener in 3rd minute

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The United States men’s national team came in to the game against Argentina as a 6-1 underdog and it took all of three minutes to find out exactly why. After the USMNT defense was stretched out it conceded a corner, which was promptly taken short and caught the defense somewhat off guard. It took Messi […]

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 14: Erik Lamela #18 (center facing camera) of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Bolivia during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group D match at CenturyLink Field on June 14, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Day 12 of Copa America finishes off group play, Argentina and Chile move on

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/15/2016

1) Biggest winner: Chile Not only did Chile soundly defeat Panama to advance to the knockout stages of the Copa America to defend their title, but they found their scoring touch along the way. To be fair, they did beat Panama, but considering that Panama gave Chile a shock with an early goal and made it […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 10: Roderick Miller #5 of Panama knocks the ball away from Nicolas Gaitan #20 of Argentina during a match in the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Soldier Field on June 10, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi has made his presence known in day 8 of Copa America

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/11/2016

The triumphant return of Lionel Messi, some great free kick goals and a controversial handball call caps off what was match day eight in the Copa America. 1) Biggest Winner: Whoever Attended the Argentina/Panama Game in Person Seriously, I mean what a performance by Lionel Messi and in such a short time frame as well. […]

HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 04: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina walks across the field during their International friendly match against Bolivia at BBVA Compass Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Group D of the Copa America Centenario shouldn’t have many surprises

0 comments by Randy Capps on 6/3/2016

Two of the best three teams on the planet (according to the sometimes dubious FIFA rankings) will share Group D at the Copa America Centenario this month. Argentina, the 14-time champion of South America, and Chile, the most recent Copa America winners, seem destined to fight for first place while Panama and Bolivia look to […]

at AT&T Stadium on September 8, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.

Centennial Copa America schedule makes Mexico a giant favorite without a game being played

0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 12/17/2015

We’re just over six months away from arguably the biggest soccer tournament to hit the United States of America since the 1994 World Cup — with the 10 teams from South America joining six CONCACAF teams for the Centennial Copa America tournament. On Thursday, the seeding and scheduling was announced for the tournament. There wasn’t […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Neymar of Brazil is closed down by Pablo Hernandez, Charles Aranguiz, Gonzalo Jara and Gary Medel of Chile during the international friendly match between Brazil and Chile at the Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Five important World Cup Qualifiers you should pay attention to during this international break

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 11/11/2015

This international break, the USMNT will play St. Vincent and the Grenadines as well as Trinidad and Tobago. As these two World Cup Qualifiers will no doubt be important games in the United States, 94 countries will take part in at least one World Cup Qualifying game in the CONCACAF, AFC, CAF and CONMEBOL regions. […]

VIDEO: Carlos Tevez Scores Sublime Goals, Later Breaks Opponent’s Leg

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 9/19/2015

Carlos Tevez made his way back home to Argentina to play for his first ever senior club Boca Juniors after a very successful season in Italy playing for Serie A champions and Champions League runners-up Juventus. Keeping with his goal scoring streak that he had in Italy, he continues to score goals for his new […]

CUIABA, BRAZIL – JUNE 13: Alexis Sanchez of Chile celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia at Arena Pantanal on June 13, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Who Will Win the Copa America Final?

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 7/4/2015

The 2015 Copa America Final is this afternoon and we have two teams who got here under very different circumstances and haven’t won the tournament in a very long time. The host, Chile, has never won the Copa America and while they are 14 time champions, Argentina hasn’t won the continental title since 1993. We […]

during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 7, 2015 in Montreal, Canada.

Al Pacino Sends Message to Argentine Team Before Copa America Final

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 7/2/2015

Argentina is in the Copa America Final against host Chile on Saturday night and they got a surprise from a famous fan. Legendary actor Al Pacino sent a message of support to the Argentine team as they’re going for their first Copa America title since 1993. Al Pacino le envía un mensaje a la Selección […]

LANDOVER, MD – MARCH 28: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks on before playing El Salvador during an International Friendly at FedExField on March 28, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

PIC: Jamaica player takes selfie w/ Messi following match

0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/20/2015

Lionel Messi is one of (if not the) best player(s) in the world of soccer. He also happens to be world famous off the pitch as well, so perhaps taking selfies and pictures while walking down the street or with fans isn’t abnormal. Taking a selfie with a fellow competitor after a big international match […]

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