How to play Argentina

THERE is a type of footballer who inspires the affection of fans and the ire of coaches. He is talented, usually extravagantly so. But he is also wayward to the same lavish degree. Discipline seems beyond him, on or off the pitch. It was said of one of this kind, Stan Bowles of Queens Park […]

Argentina pulls out of pre-World Cup friendly with Israel in Jerusalem amid Palestinian outcry

A friendly match between the Argentinian and Israeli squads, set to take place in Jerusalem on Saturday, was nixed after Palestinians called out the team for “whitewashing” Israeli occupation and the crackdown against protesters. Pressure for the football match to be cancelled has been rising since last week, with Palestinian activists staging protests near the […]

11 Excellent Reasons to Visit Argentina Now

Excellent Reasons to Visit Argentina Right Now Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all […]

Argentina in crisis: Lionel Messi walks out during Spain humiliation ahead of World Cup

Injured Messi could only look on from the stands as Argentina were thrashed 6-1 by Spain at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid last night. But Messi couldn’t even stay until the final whistle as he witnessed his floundering team-mates crumble to an embarrassing defeat just months before the World Cup. Cameras captured the crocked captain […]

Man Utd star David de Gea talks up Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina vs Spain

The Manchester United goalkeeper has been in inspired form for most of the season but will be up against it when he takes on arguably the most prolific goalscorer of the past decade. Messi sat out of Argentina’s friendly with Italy last week due to muscle fatigue. But the Barcelona forward is scheduled to return […]

‘We have Messi, we have a chance to win the World Cup’ – Argentina great Gallardo

Former Argentine international Marcelo Gallardo has proudly worn the famous blue and white striped national team shirt. He has proudly played in the name of La Albiceleste – the team’s moniker. They are the same colors and nickname now represented by five-time world’s best player Lionel Messi, the current Argentina captain, who will defend them […]

‘We have Messi, we have a chance to win the World Cup’ – Argentina great Gallardo

Former Argentine international Marcelo Gallardo has proudly worn the famous blue and white striped national team shirt. He has proudly played in the name of La Albiceleste – the team’s moniker. They are the same colors and nickname now represented by five-time world’s best player Lionel Messi, the current Argentina captain, who will defend them […]

Protests and General Strike Lead to Flight Cancellations in Argentina

General Strike Leads to Argentina Flight Cancellations Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all […]

As WTO members meet in Argentina, the organisation is in trouble

“EVERYBODY meets in Buenos Aires,” said Cecilia Malmstrom, the European Union’s trade commissioner, days before heading there for the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) biennial gathering of ministers, which opens on December 10th. Some non-governmental organisations have been blocked by the protest-averse Argentine authorities, but a meeting of people will indeed take place. One of minds […]