Argentina to face Iceland on June 16

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero scored the other goal for Argentina who were playing their final home match before the June 14 to July 15 World Cup in Russian Federation.

“Argentine coaches are highly valued”, 1978 World Cup victor Mario Kempes told The Associated Press.

It was a night of celebration for another Barcelona star as Javier Mascherano joined Javier Zanetti as Argentina’s most capped player with 143 global appearances. “This is going to be his team”, Sampaoli explained at a news conference in March, adding that Messi would help the team go further and end their lengthy trophy drought in Russian Federation. The team left it to the very last match to guarantee their place. Argentina play Israel in Jerusalem on 9th June.

“I am very excited to coach and accompany these players”.

“I think we have a really good team – and if you see the group we can make it into the next round”, Ebuehi told Goal. Nevertheless, the victory will boost fans’ hopes that Messi can lead two-time champions Argentina to glory in Russian Federation. Yet, Argentina lost all three finals, upping the pressure to deliver in Russian Federation.

Ronaldo, who won two World Cup titles for Brazil, netted 62 goals for the Selecao.

In another game in Panama City, the hosts prepared for their first ever World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Northern Ireland.

“Of course, when you have the best player in the world, you are favourites, although he says they are not”.

Of course though, in an interview with Arsenal and France legend Robert Pires as part of a series on World Cup winners now being run by bwin, Maradona was more than happy to broach it.

Have they World Cup pedigree? .

Two of the greatest tennis stars of the modern era, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have managed 36 grand slams between them.

Messi led Argentina to 2014 World Cup and then Copa America finals in 2015 and 2016 and all the three times, Argentina fell just short and Messi remained without a trophy with his country. We have good players and we are getting stronger to fight as an equal with anyone. But, they also know that if they can keep the Argentina captain quiet they can keep a lid on the team performing to their optimal.

Jorge Sampaoli’s charges face Croatia, Iceland and Nigeria in Group D and have the possibility of facing France in the round of 16.