http://www.worldcupblog.org/south-america/ World Cup South Africa 2010 en-us World Cup Blog http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/afa-fifa-and-world-cup-preparation.html http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/afa-fifa-and-world-cup-preparation.html Julian D Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:52:06 -0600 Well here we are guys! Let's move on and forget about that terrible loss to Spain. We all know we didn't do so well so let's just get over it. You guys are right, Argentina needs to think more about the future and stop living in the past. What we need to do is learn from the past, and improve. There's news: We play Catalonia on December 16 in Barcelona's Camp Nou, Messi says he wants Argentina to play with 3 forwards just like he does in Barcelona, and Messi's very hectic schedule coming up. http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-2-0-oman.html http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-2-0-oman.html Duvel Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:47 -0600 Nilmar and an own goal are all the scoring in this match. I'll be honest, I was under the weather today and waking up to watch this poor matchup was not high on the list of priorities. I'll try and find the replay of the match to give you some ratings. http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-england-recap.html http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-england-recap.html Duvel Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:41:18 -0600 BRASIL 1 x 0 INGLATERRA Even though the match was a friendly what we learned was that England is not as good as Brazil, period. As Fabio Capello put it, "Tonight I think we played the best team in the world." As I thought before the match, Glen Johnson was a pretty big loss for England coming into this match. I’m not sure he would have neutralized Nilmar, but clearly Wes Brown did not, and in fact that matchup downright embarrassing at times. http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-1-0-england.html http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-1-0-england.html Duvel Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:25:48 -0600 I'll have the full recap tonight on our well deserved win. http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-england-preview.html http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-england-preview.html Duvel Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:14:19 -0600 Brazil v. England Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar November 14, 2009, 12:00 ET TV: Fox Soccer Channel, other links http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/dunga-calls-fabio-simplicio.html http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/dunga-calls-fabio-simplicio.html Duvel Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:30:38 -0600 Palermo midfielder Fábio Simplício was called to national team today. He replaces Ramires who is out with a muscle injury. Fábio Simplício is a nice player, but I can't help to think that this spot should have gone to Diego, Sandro, or Hernanes. I just cannot see Fábio being a member of the World Cup squad, which should be the only thing Dunga should be thinking about at this point. http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/2010-world-cup-qualifying/argentina-vs-spain-friendly.html http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/2010-world-cup-qualifying/argentina-vs-spain-friendly.html Julian D Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:03:34 -0600 Well here we go guys! It was about time we started a new post right? Well guys this Saturday is the match. Let's have it and enjoy ourselves. Have faith, I know we can still do it. The new shirts are beautiful, I really like them. Diego Milito has currently stated the Maradona is the perfect man to guide Argentina. Maradona, Bilardo, and doctor Donato are all in Madrid. Sergio Aguero y Jonás Gutiérrez are both injured and they're not sure if they will be able to play. What do you all http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/video-of-the-day-ronaldinhos-recent-good-form.html http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/video-of-the-day-ronaldinhos-recent-good-form.html Duvel Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:10:46 -0600 Sorry for the lack of posts the past week, it's been busy. There has been a Ronaldinho sighting the past few weeks, and with it a resurgent AC Milan. Before we start calling for his return to the national team let's see this form last awhile longer. The U-17 team had a terrible performance at the World Cup. They have been complaining about the amount of yellow cards they received as the reason for their group stage exit, which is a sorry excuse. Bruno has an excellent piece on what happened that I highly recommend. http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/dunga-names-squad-for-friendlies.html http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/dunga-names-squad-for-friendlies.html Duvel Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:11:35 -0500 Hulk, Fábio Aurélio, Carlos Eduardo, and Michel Bastos are the notable new faces. I am little surprised to see Carlos Eduardo and Julio Baptista get the call over Diego. Baptista is hardly seeing the pitch right now at Roma, and is probably leaving the club soon. Fábio Aurélio's call up was long overdue, and he is a very capable left back. I can live without Pato not getting the nod over Hulk, who has done nothing but impress. Brazil plays England on November 14th and Oman on the 17th. http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/2010-world-cup-qualifying/argentina-fifa-friendly-matches-and-more.html http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/2010-world-cup-qualifying/argentina-fifa-friendly-matches-and-more.html Julian D Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:30:10 -0500 Hello everyone! Here are the upcoming friendly matches that Argentina are going to play: 14.11.09 Spain Argentina 16.12.09 Argentina Czech Republic 03.03.10 Germany Argentina These are very important matches for us. Maradona has to show that he is truly capable of coaching the national team. I still have confidence and faith in him. I think there will be some changes in coaching staff, player shuffling, etc. What do you all think? Messi scored again today and Masherano played well too. Mascherano has said he is relaxed and now that Argentina is qualified he http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/champions-league-news-and-notes.html http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/champions-league-news-and-notes.html Duvel Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:08:10 -0500 Dani Alves is set to be sidelined for around three weeks due to a thigh injury picked up yesterday, Barcelona have announced. Felipe Melo was forced to leave the pitch having sustained an ankle injury, and will be evaluated on Friday. It doesn't appear at that this injury will force him to miss an extended amount of time.