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Maradona urged to stay on the job

One of Diego Maradona's assistants wants him to stay, and a top Argentine football official said the job is his despite the team's devastating 4-0 loss against Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals.

World Cup post-game: Germany 4, Argentina 0

Using equal parts attacking and defending, Germany posted a convincing 4-0 victory over Argentina to move on to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup.

Argentina powerless against German tactics

Argentina's coach, Diego Maradona, did not appear to have any idea how to change his formation to counter Germany's tactical setup.

Germany humiliates Argentina in World Cup quarters

Thomas Mueller scored in the third minute to send Germany off to a complete 4-0 domination of Argentina in their FIFA World Cup quarter-final match.

Maradona to consider future as Argentina coach

Diego Maradona's future as Argentina coach is unclear after the team's devastating 4-0 loss to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Molinaro: Maradona's buffoonish image unwarranted

It's unfashionable to give Diego Maradona any kind of credit because he is, as we've been told ad nauseam by the English press for the past 24 years, a dirty, no-good cheat.

Messi back in training ahead of quarter-final

Lionel Messi has returned to practice with Argentina ahead of the team's quarter-final match against Germany after overcoming a mild cold.

Maradona says 'horrible' refs helped Spain, Germany

Argentina coach Diego Maradona lashed out at World Cup referees on Friday, saying that Germany and Spain have benefited from "horrible" officiating to reach the quarter-finals.

Striker Tevez confident in Argentina's chances

Heart and soul forward Carlos Tevez is confident in Argentina's chances to win the World Cup.

South America revels in strong World Cup showing

Across South America, soccer fans are feeling the joy of victory, spiked with a twist of revenge.