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Diego MARADONA: “I’d like Cristiano as an Argentinian”

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Diego MARADONA took to the airwaves once again to speak his mind.

Speaking with the media, MARADONA commented on a number of topics. From Mauro ICARDI’s inclusion to the Argentina National Team, to Lionel MESSI to much more. Here’s what he had to say:

Diego MARADONA on Mauro ICARDI:

“Before calling ICARDI, I’d call BENEDETTO. And taking AGUERO off for ICARDI is crazy.”

Diego MARADONA on Jorge SAMPAOLI:

“I’m very angry with SAMPAOLI. Apart from that, I don’t understand why he has 8 coaches (coaching staff). Better he stays home. SAMPAOLI does not know more than BAUZA.”

“To me, SAMPAOLI appears fake. He told me he wanted to get to know me and pay hommage at Sevilla. After that, we never spoke.”

“To me, it’s an embarassement to play Singapore. They just got 11 players and told them to wear their shirt.”

Diego MARADONA on Lionel MESSI, Cristiano

“Between MESSI and RONALDO? I’d pick MESSI. I don’t remember having seen MESSI play badly. I’d like Cristiano as an Argentinian. Every ball he touches is a goal.”

“With the current state of things, I would sign to play the playoffs (for the World Cup).”

Eleven years ago, Argentina 6 – 0 Serbia and Montenegro

Argentina 6 – 0 Serbia Montenegro was the score at the 2006 World Cup.

Eleven years ago. June 16, 2006, it’s been eleven years since that magical day in Gelsenkirchen. A day where Jose PEKERMAN’s Argentina played Serbia and Montenegro off the pitch. It was men against boys out there and the men were lead by Juan Roman RIQUELME.

The biggest scoreline at the 2006 World Cup, five different goalscorers for Argentina, three goals from all three substitutes, one goal of the tournament candidate and a ten out of ten performance.

What more can you say from a match which made a fans dream. A match which put the ghosts of the 2002 World Cup behind us.

Maxi RODRIGUEZ twice, Esteban CAMBIASSO with that goal, Hernan CRESPO with his second goal in his second match, Carlos TEVEZ with his solo goal and Lionel MESSI with his first World Cup goal.

The team was Roberto ABBONDANZIERI; Nicolas BURDISSO, Roberto AYALA, Gabriel HEINZE, Juan Pablo SORIN; Javier MASCHERANO; Luis GONZALEZ, Juan Roman RIQUELME, Maxi RODRIGUEZ; Javier SAVIOLA and Hernan CRESPO

The substitutes? Esteban CAMBIASSO with a goal, Carlos TEVEZ with a goal and Lionel MESSI with a goal.

Here are the match highlights and one RIQUELME compilation. Regarding RIQUELME, my favorite moments are at 5:40, 6:05, 7:23 and 8:40 in the compilation.

Argentina vs. Serbia and Montenegro

Juan Roman RIQUELME vs. Serbia and Montenegro

Javier PASTORE: “We depend a lot on MESSI”

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Javier PASTORE has come out and talked about the Argentina National Team and Lionel MESSI.

Despite not being selected for the National Team, PASTORE has come out and stated that there’s no group of friends and that the team must help Lionel MESSI. Here’s what he had to say:

Javier PASTORE on the Argentina National Team:

“Those who go (to the Argentina National Team) are the best, there’s no group of friends in the National Team. That’s a big lie, it’s something they have created and we hope it will end quickly because what it does is just anger the players. The one’s who are always there are there because they are at the best teams in the world, not because they are friends with another player.”

Javier PASTORE on Lionel MESSI:

“He’s the best in the World. You have to build a team that plays football and one that facilitates his job, you can’t hope he does everything because him against 11 players, he won’t win.”

“We depend a lot on MESSI and we want him to solve everything which is wrong. Everyone has to try and help him out. Playing with him is the most beautiful thing because you give him a pass that is more or less good, just a normal pass, and you value it because it ends as a goal.”

Lazio makes offer for Atalanta’s Alejandro GOMEZ

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Lazio have reportedly made an offer of €12 million to sign the Atalanta captain.

Days after making his Argentina National Team debut, Alejandro GOMEZ is already being linked to another club. GOMEZ, who scored on his Argentina debut, is being linked with Lucas BIGLIA’s Lazio. According to reports, they have made an offer of €7 million, plus goalkeeper Etrit BERISHA, who is valued at €5 million.

Match Highlights: Argentina win 6-0 against Singapore

It was a one sided match as Argentina scored 6 times in their win against Singapore.

Jorge SAMPAOLI’s Argentina managerial career is off to a good start. Two matches, two wins, seven goals scored, zero allowed. While they were two completely different opponents, the first being Brazil and the second Singapore, the team still managed to play well.

Federico FAZIO, Joaquin COREA, Alejandro GOMEZ, Leandro PAREDES, Lucas ALARIO and Angel DI MARIA were the goalscorers for Argentina in their 6-0 win against Singapore. Five of those six players had never scored for the National Team before today, two had never even played for Argentina before this match.

Federico FAZIO’s goal:

Joaquin CORREA’s goal:

Alejandro GOMEZ’s goal:

Leandro PAREDES’ goal:

Lucas ALARIO’s goal:

Angel DI MARIA’s goal:

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