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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.
Maradona has some serious thinking to do: Diego Maradona has some serious thinking to do, and some difficult decisions to take, before Saturday's quarter-final showdown with the Germans.
World Cup post-game: Argentina 3, Mexico 1: Argentina defeated Mexico 3-1 in a Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg in another game marked by controversy.
Argentina beats Mexico at World Cup: Carlos Tevez scored in both halves to lead Argentina to a 3-1 victory over Mexico in a Group of 16 elimination match at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
Argentina's Samuel out for Round of 16: Argentina defender Walter Samuel is almost certain to miss the round of 16 match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday in South Africa because of a right thigh injury.
Maradona gives reserves a look: Argentina coach Diego Maradona had a chance to look at some of his reserves during the game against Greece on Tuesday.
Mexico hopes to have Vela for Argentina: Mexican striker Carlos Vela is recovering well from a right hamstring injury and could be available for the second-round match with Argentina.
World Cup post-game: Argentina 2, Greece 0: Argentina booked its place in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win against Greece Tuesday in Polokwane, South Africa.
Argentina goes unbeaten in group stage: Argentina got goals in the second half from Martin Palermo and Martin Demichelis to defeat Greece in the final Group B game for both teams at the World Cup.
Samuel's injury could hurt Argentina: The possible absence of Walter Samuel in Argentina's upcoming Group B match against Greece could deny Argentina's defence one of its most experienced and solid players.
World Cup post-game: Argentina 4, South Korea 1: Gonzalo Higuain recorded the first hat trick of the 2010 World Cup to guide Argentina to a 4-1 win over South Korea in Johannesburg.
Argentina routs South Korea: Gonzalo Higuain scored a hat trick as Argentina beat South Korea 4-1 at the World Cup on Thursday, putting the South Americans on the brink of qualifying for the next round.
Is Argentina for real?: There's been a palpable sense of joy about Argentina's first two games in the World Cup.
Maradona hits back at Pele and Platini: Diego Maradona made stinging comments about fellow football greats Pele and Michel Platini on Wednesday after the pair criticized Maradona's performance as Argentina coach.
Argentina's Rodriguez may start for ailing Veron: Argentina team spokesman Andres Ventura says Maxi Rodriguez could start in place of the ailing Juan Sebastian Veron against South Korea.
Argentina off in the right direction: Argentina's win over Nigeria gave the World Cup a much-needed blast of quality -- and also caused an early explosion in some of the perceptions of their coach.
World Cup post-game: Argentina 1, Nigeria 0: Defender Gabriel Heinze scored in the seventh minute to guide Argentina to a 1-0 win over Nigeria Saturday in Group B action from the World Cup in South Africa.
Argentina's early goal stands up to Nigeria: Gabriel Heinze scored on a gorgeous header at six minutes and Argentina rode that goal to a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in Group B World Cup action at Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday afternoon.
Maradona mum on Argentina starters: Argentina coach Diego Maradona would not reveal his starting lineup ahead of time on Friday for his team's opening World Cup game against Nigeria.
Team doctor refutes Messi injury rumours: All 23 players on Argentina's national squad are in "optimal" physical condition and available to coach Diego Maradona just hours ahead of the start of the World Cup, the team's doctor said Thursday.
Maradona ready to start 3 strikers for Argentina: Diego Maradona seems to have settled on starting strikers Carlos Tevez, Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain for the team's World Cup opener against Nigeria on Sunday.
World Cup memories: Maradona's Goal of the Millennium, 1986: Esteemed soccer journalist Mark Gleeson recalls his favourite World Cup memory: Diego Maradona's Goal of the Millennium for Argentina in 1986 in Mexico.
Argentine hooligans detained in Johannesburg: Ten Argentine football hooligans who were said to be planning acts of violence at the World Cup have been deported to Angola after they were detained at South Africa's main airport in Johannesburg.
Maradona still weighing starting options: Diego Maradona says he's still uncertain about his starting 11 less than two weeks before Argentina's World Cup opener against Nigeria.
Maradona's team arrives in South Africa: Diego Maradona and his Argentina squad arrived in South Africa for the World Cup on Saturday, looking jet-lagged as they were greeted by media in Johannesburg.
Cambiasso's goal pure magic: One hundred and forty-seven goals were scored at the 2006 World Cup, but none came close to matching the sheer beauty of Esteban Cambiasso's effort against Serbia and Montenegro.
Carlos Tevez: Argentina's ugly assassin: Tevez's energy reserves are bottomless — no matter what the score, El Apache will go all out till the referee blows his whistle.
Messi: I can handle Argentina World Cup pressure: Lionel Messi doesn't feel any pressure to deliver for Argentina at the World Cup, with the world player of the year saying he won't change his playing style to suit his country.
Argentina team doctor OKs sex during World Cup: Argentina's doctor says the players can have sex with their regular partners during the month-long World Cup in South Africa.
Maradona says he'll run naked if Argentina wins: Coach Diego Maradona has promised to run naked through the centre of Buenos Aires if Argentina wins the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Maradona gets it tactically correct against Canada: Argentina coach Diego Maradona wasn't keen on the friendly against Canada, but his team came away with plenty of positives from the comfortable 5-0 win.
Argentina thumps Canada in World Cup tuneup: Argentina rolled to an easy 5-0 victory over Canada in an international friendly Monday, the final tuneup game for La Albiceleste before competing in the World Cup.
Javier Mascherano: The Iron Man: Javier Mascherano is an uncompromising defensive midfielder who is among the best ball winners in Europe.
Maradona apologizes for injuring cameraman: Argentina coach Diego Maradona said he's sorry for driving over the foot of a cameraman at the team's training ground on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
Argentina names final World Cup squad: Argentina coach Diego Maradona has named his final 23-man squad for the World Cup, including Lionel Messi and the country's other big stars.
Canada names roster for South American friendlies: Toronto FC captain Dwayne De Rosario and teammate Julian de Guzman will line up for Canada when it faces Argentina in an international friendly on May 24 in Buenos Aires.
Last kick at the can for Argentina's Veron: At the 2010 World Cup, it will be the third time we'll see Argentine midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron in a World Cup, and it will certainly be the last.
Zanetti out as Messi leads Argentina charge: FIFA world player of the year Lionel Messi will lead Argentina's attack at the World Cup but there is no room for veteran defender Javier Zanetti on the provisional roster.
5 players to watch from Argentina at the World Cup: Lionel Messi is just one of five players for Argentina's national team that soccer fans should keep an eye out this summer at the World Cup.
Canada to play Argentina in soccer friendly: The Canadian men's soccer team announced Friday it will play five international friendlies between May and October, including a marquee matchup with Argentina.
Can Maradona maximize Messi impact?: When Lionel Messi sets foot on South African soil at the World Cup this summer, it is logical to assume that Argentina will be one of the favourites, isn't it?
Gago playing his way onto Argentina radar: Fernando Gago is taking advantage of injuries at Real Madrid to play his way back into Argentina's World Cup plans.
Messi soccer's highest-paid at $45M: Barcelona's Lionel Messi has deposed David Beckham to top France Football magazine's list of the highest-paid players, reportedly making 33 million euros ($45 million Cdn) last year.
South Americans favoured for Golden Boot: The race to win the Golden Boot is always open, but a glance at the history books tells us that a player from South America should not be discounted this time around.
Maradona needs to sort out Argentina's defence: With the World Cup approaching, Maradona has two challenges: how to get the best out of Lionel Messi and sorting out how his side is going to defend.
Canada to face Argentina in friendly: Canada will meet Argentina in an international friendly, one of the last games the South American powerhouse will play before heading to South Africa for the World Cup.
Sid Lowe: Gabi Milito's return good news for Maradona: The return from injury of FC Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito comes as a huge relief for Argentina and their creaking, crumbling defence – a bit of good news at long last.
Tim Vickery: Copa Libertadores a springboard to World Cup: Brazil's Ronaldo is one of many players who will try to use the Copa Libertadores, South America's answer to the Champions League, to earn a ticket to the World Cup in June.
Maradona visits main World Cup stadium: Argentina coach Diego Maradona toured the main World Cup stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday, his last day in South Africa.
Diego experimenting late in game: Instead of narrowing down his search for his 23-man squad for South Africa, Argentina coach Diego Maradona is foolishly opening the circle still wider with the World Cup looming.
Maradona dismisses security issues: Argentina coach Diego Maradona dismissed security concerns at this year's World Cup on Monday as he toured the sports campus where his team will train during the tournament.
Maradona returns from suspension: Diego Maradona is back as Argentina's coach, ending a two-month suspension imposed by FIFA following a profanity-filled rant after his team qualified for South Africa.
A tale of two Lionel Messis: Why hasn't Lionel Messi, the best player on the planet, been able to duplicate his outstanding club form with FC Barcelona for Argentina's national team?
There's only one Lionel Messi: Even at a young age, long before he broke through with Barcelona, Argentina's Lionel Messi was a very special player who was turning heads in South America.
Messi wins FIFA world player award: FC Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi capped off an amazing 2009 on Monday when he was named the winner of FIFA's world player of the year award in Zurich.
Higuain finally in Argentina's plans: On the surface, the fact that Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain has only made a trio of appearances for Argentina's national team appears to be a huge oversight.
Maradona not going anywhere before World Cup: If critics expect Argentina football federation president Julio Grondona to fire Diego Maradona before the 2010 World Cup, they are in for some bitter disappointment if history is any indication.
WATCH NOW: Maradona's Goal of the Century: After scoring the "Hand of God" goal in 1986, Diego Maradona scores again, a spectacular effort against England.
Lionel Messi: The Argentine Whiz Kid: Diego Maradona labelled Lionel Messi is his "successor," based on his skill and playing style. The Argentine ace has it all: speed, vision, a blistering shot, sublime passing skills, deft dribbling and the ability to make the impossible look routine