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Argentina FA confirm match against Haiti

Roy Nemer
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The Argentina FA have confirmed the team’s match against Haiti.

As we reported a few weeks ago, the Argentina National Team are set to play against Haiti prior to flying out to Europe for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Earlier on Tuesday, the Argentina FA confirmed that the match will take place on May 29 with it being held at Boca’s La Bombonera.

The match will be played at 8:00pm Buenos Aires time.

World Cup countdown: 50 days, Argentina moment number 37, Maxi RODRIGUEZ

Roy Nemer
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As part of the 50 days, 50 Argentina World Cup moments, we will be counting down the top 50 Argentina moments at a World Cup using the daily number.

We are just 37 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup and in 37th place we have Maxi RODRIGUEZ playing in his 37th match for Argentina vs. South Korea at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

It was Argentina’s second match (and this also the second time Maxi RODRIGUEZ appears on this list) at the FIFA World Cup and with Diego MARADONA at the helm, the starting line-up was full of attacking players. Angel DI MARIA, Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Lionel MESSI, Carlos TEVEZ and Maxi RODRIGUEZ all started for the two time World Cup winners. However, it was a day for Gonzalo HIGUAIN.

The (then) Real Madrid man netted a hattrick in Argentina’s 4-1 win against South Korea and became the first Argentine player to score a hattrick at a FIFA World Cup since Gabriel BATISTUTA did it against Jamaica back in 1998 in France.

A very memorable day for HIGUAIN and one that confirmed Argentina’s spot in the Round of 16 of the tournament in South Africa.

Here was Argentina’s starting XI for the match:
22. Sergio ROMERO
2. Martin DEMICHELIS
6. Gabriel HEINZE
7. Angel DI MARIA
9. Gonzalo HIGUAIN
10. Lionel MESSI
11. Carlos TEVEZ
13. Walter SAMUEL
14. Javier MASCHERANO
17. Jonas GUTIERREZ
20. Maxi RODRIGUEZ

If you missed it, here are our 50 World Cup moments:
50: Sergio ROMERO gets 50th cap vs. Switzerland at 2014 FIFA World Cup.
49: Roberto AYALA scores in the 49th minute vs. Germany at 2006 FIFA World Cup.
48: Angel DI MARIA’s 48th cap for Argentina vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at 2014 FIFA World Cup.
47: Mario KEMPES scores Argentina’s 47th goal all time at the 1978 FIFA World Cup vs. Peru.
46: Jorge VALDANO scores in the 46th minute at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
45: Javier ZANETTI scores in the 45th minute vs. England at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
44: Gabriel BATISTUTA scores goal number 44 in his Argentina career at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
43: Gonzalo HIGUAIN receives cap number 43 for Argentina vs. Germany in the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
42: Pedro PASCULLI scores in the 42nd minute for Argentina vs. Uruguay at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
41: Maxi RODRÍGUEZ scores in the 41st minute for Argentina vs. Serbia & Montenegro at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
40: Roberto AYALA plays in his 40th match for Argentina vs. Jamaica at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
39: Pablo ZABALETA plays in his 39th match for Argentina vs. Nigeria at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
38: Javier SAVIOLA scores in the 38th minute for Argentina vs. Ivory Coast at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Coppa Italia possible comeback for Lucas BIGLIA

John
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Lucas BIGLIA is set to make a come back for AC Milan sooner rather than later.

BIGLIA, who fractured his vertebra not that long ago looks set to make a comeback for Milan. He could be available for the Coppa Italia Final against Juventus on Wednesday.

Sky Sport Italia had earlier tweeted that BIGLIA has returned to train with the Milan squad.

This will come aa good news for Argentina coach Jorge SAMPAOLI who has BIGLIA among the players that are expected to be named in his preliminary squad for the World Cup. At one point, his World Cup spot was in jeopardy following the injury he suffered against Benevento on the 12th of April.

Stay tuned as we keep an eye on BIGLIA’s progress.

World Cup countdown: 50 days, Argentina moment number 38, Javier SAVIOLA

Roy Nemer
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As part of the 50 days, 50 Argentina World Cup moments, we will be counting down the top 50 Argentina moments at a World Cup using the daily number.

We are just 38 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup and in 38th place we have Javier SAVIOLA scoring in the 38th minute versus the Ivory Coast at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

It was Argentina’s opening match of the tournament in Germany 2006 and it was against World Cup debutant, Didier DROGBA’s Ivory Coast. A star studded Argentina team coached by Jose PEKERMAN who had managed many of the players from youth level. Argentina picked up a 2-1 win with Hernan CRESPO scoring the first, Javier SAVIOLA the second and Juan Roman RIQUELME assisting both.

Roberto AYALA had a goal disallowed early in the 14th minute after his header appeared (or not) to have crossed the line. Luckily for Argentina, a foul on Hernan CRESPO lead to an Argentina free kick. Up stepped RIQUELME who sent one into the Ivorian area and CRESPO was the first to pounce on the ball. Just like that it was 1-0 for the Albiceleste.

The second goal was pure genius by Juan Roman RIQUELME. An absolutely deadly pass in from Argentina’s number 10 lead SAVIOLA in one on one with the goalkeeper and SAVIOLA with the lightest of touches scored the second.

Here was Argentina’s starting XI for the match:

1. Roberto ABBONDANZIERI
2. Roberto AYALA
3. Juan Pablo SORIN
5. Esteban CAMBIASSO
6. Gabriel HEINZE
7. Javier SAVIOLA
8. Javier MASCHERANO
9. Hernan CRESPO
10. Juan Roman RIQUELME
18. Maxi RODRIGUEZ
21. Nicolas BURDISSO

If you missed it, here are our 50 World Cup moments:
50: Sergio ROMERO gets 50th cap vs. Switzerland at 2014 FIFA World Cup.
49: Roberto AYALA scores in the 49th minute vs. Germany at 2006 FIFA World Cup.
48: Angel DI MARIA’s 48th cap for Argentina vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at 2014 FIFA World Cup.
47: Mario KEMPES scores Argentina’s 47th goal all time at the 1978 FIFA World Cup vs. Peru.
46: Jorge VALDANO scores in the 46th minute at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
45: Javier ZANETTI scores in the 45th minute vs. England at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
44: Gabriel BATISTUTA scores goal number 44 in his Argentina career at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
43: Gonzalo HIGUAIN receives cap number 43 for Argentina vs. Germany in the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
42: Pedro PASCULLI scores in the 42nd minute for Argentina vs. Uruguay at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
41: Maxi RODRÍGUEZ scores in the 41st minute for Argentina vs. Serbia & Montenegro at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
40: Roberto AYALA plays in his 40th match for Argentina vs. Jamaica at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
39: Pablo ZABALETA plays in his 39th match for Argentina vs. Nigeria at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Report: Bayern Munich ready to pay €100m for Paulo DYBALA of Juventus

Roy Nemer
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In what would be a blockbuster move, Bavarian giants Bayern Munich have are reportedly ready to make a €100m bid for Paulo DYBALA.

BILD of Germany and Corriere Torino in Italy are both reporting that Bayern have already made enquiries about signing the little jewel from Juventus. DYBALA’s lack of playing time and rumored problems with Juventus coach ALLEGRI are not a secret and while there is still the World Cup to play, this has the potential of being the biggest move of the summer.

While the 24 year old is constantly being linked to a move outside of Italy, this appears to be the first genuine interest from a giant club.

DYBALA scored on the weekend in Juve’s 3-1 win against Bologna.

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