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| Domestic: Apertura roundup and fifth round scores; Standings National side: Diego snubs Grondona; Argentina lose to Paraguay |
 The celebrations begin After Martín Palermo gave them hope with a late winner on Saturday against Peru, Argentina travelled to Montevideo for a clásico with Uruguay in the tensest of circumstances. It was a test they overcame, and at long last, at the death, the selección join the list of qualifiers for South Africa 2010. Huracán midfielder Mario Bolatti grabbed the late goal which settled the match, and with Marcelo Bielsa's Chile beating Ecuador, Uruguay have to content themselves with the playoff spot. (more...) |
 Joel, Sam and Seba talk about Diego The Enganche Podcast Show Diego got it all wrong against the old enemy. The change of venue played no part at all and the public opinion want answers after another poor display from Argentina. Where did it all go wrong for Maradona? The Enganche team takes on this and other subjects and they preview the crucial clash against Paraguay on Wednesday. Join them to hear what's on their minds and whether they can give you an explanation on why a world power could be on the verge of missing out of the next World Cup. (listen here...) |
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 Matador: The Enganche talks to Kempes Interview: Kempes (Part 1) 'El
Matador', top-scorer in Argentina 1978 knows what it's like to
play
against Brazil in Rosario. He did it 31 years ago on his way to winning
the World Cup. What does he think of Diego Maradona as national team manager? What's it like to play in Rosario? Will Argentina miss out on South Africa 2010? Find out all the answers in Part 1 of The Enganche's exclusive interview with Mario Alberto Kempes. (more...) |
 Can't
touch me: Diego gave no notice
Diego snubs Grondona Bilardo said on Friday that they would only accept a helping hand from the outside if it was coming from Jesus and the Virgin Mary. He added that they were having a meeting on Monday together with Maradona and Grondona. Instead, Maradona took a late flight on Sunday night from Buenos Aires to Madrid. His reasons? To have an arthroscopy in one of his knees and to start a treatment in order to lose some weight. Oh…and also to speak to some of his European-based players to tell them they are not going to continue in the national team set-up. (more...) |
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The
Enganche joins the debate. Should Gonzalo Higuaín be given a
chance to
show what he can do for the national team? Is Diego right in leaving
him out of his squad? Joel and Sebastián
are going to
have to agree to disagree. (more...)
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