This was the title of an article in The New York Times yesterday. The article discusses the rise and current fall of Diego Maradona and the Agentina soccer population’s general dissatisfaction and disenchantment with Maradona as the coach for the national team. And while Argentina did just qualify last week for the 2010 World Cup… Read More »
Now that Argentina has (just barely) secured its spot in the 2010 World Cup after a tortuous and rocky qualifying run, fans of Argentina can breathe a little easier. One fan found occasion for an instant Youtube celebration of the last-minute goal against Uruguay, which shows an ecstatic Maradona jumping for joy. With his red… Read More »
Not much being said in the English-speaking press on the South American situation, but the Spanish press is taking light of the intrigue that is brewing. For the most part, attention has been focused on the new [especially in England] football cliché of Maradona on the verge of disaster. Perhaps some ’86 sentiments being carried… Read More »
I came across a report in So Foot Magazine about this remarkable goal scored by Martin Palermo for Boca in Argentina. (Palermo is also playing on the struggling national team). [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/ZS_4aZ_FTpE” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]
