New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi said he leaves international football with his ‘head held high’, insisting he gave everything every time he wore the national team jersey, as the veteran centre-back announced his retirement from the national team after more than 17 years of service. The 38-year-old, who earned 139 caps and won the FIFA World Cup and two Copa America titles with Argentina, described writing his farewell message as the hardest moment of his career.A st…
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Buenos Aires, July 21 (IANS) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has shared an emotional message on social media following his side’s defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, expressing his heartbreak after the Albiceleste fell short in their bid to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago.The Aston Villa goalkeeper took to Instagram to reflect on the disappointment of the 1-0 extra-time defeat in New York, where Ferran Torres’ winner ended Argentina’s hopes of securing back-to-b…
Lisbon, July 21 (IANS) Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has joined Benfica from Al-Nassr on loan from the Saudi club through the end of the 2026/27 season. This will be the seventh club of Duran’s career at the age of just 22, following recent stints with Fenerbahce and Zenit St Petersburg. Benfica will pay a 6.1 million euros loan fee for the Colombia international. The agreement also includes a buyout option at the end of the season in the amount of 30 million euros.Duran expressed his ha…
New York, July 18 (IANS) Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final, urging fans to cherish what will likely be the Argentina captain’s last appearance on football’s biggest stage.Argentina will bid to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup trophies since Brazil in 1962 when it meets Spain in the title decider in New Jersey.”He is pure history. He is a legend,” Scaloni was quoted by Xinhua as saying. “For him to reach a final at 39 years of age is …
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn believes reigning champions Argentina are the only team capable of defeating Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, describing Lionel Scaloni’s side as ‘bulletproof’ ahead of Monday’s title clash.Spain, under Luis de la Fuente, have emerged as one of the standout teams of the tournament, and Kahn admitted he had considered La Roja favourites even before the World Cup began.“For me, the Spanish team was the favourite team befo…
Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says his side will lean on its experience in major tournaments as it prepares to face England on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final. The match will be Argentina’s fifth semifinal in its last five major tournaments, with the team aiming for back-to-back World Cup titles after winning in Qatar in 2022.”We have a little bit of experience playing these games. It doesn’t necessarily give you an advantage, but perhaps it makes you calm…