If you haven't checked out UEFA's Training Ground in the past, it's well worth a look now. They take the biggest stars and ask them to give a short tutorial on what they do best so you can realize how goddamn difficult it is when attempting at home. Learning skills like Juan Roman Riquelme's lethal [. Click to continue reading...

A crippling victory for Boca at the hands of their bitter rivals, as they took a 1-0 win at El Monumental, with the lone goal coming just 8 minutes after being relegated to 10 men. Juan Roman Riquelme's free kick found the head of young'un Lucas Viatri, who looped one up and over, into the [...] Click to continue reading...

The discussion before the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing began largely centered around Brazil's quest for their first ever Olympic title. The question of how the Olympic gold medal could escape the most successful and internationally recognised football nation of all time was one which was frequently asked in the build-up to the games, and one which would often baffle. Click to continue reading...

Arjantin finalde Nijerya'yı yenerek altın madalyanın sahibi oldu. İki ülke 1996 olimpiyat finalinde de karşılaşmış o yıl altını, rakibini 3-2 ile geçen Afrika ülkesi kazanmıştı. Maçın tek golü Benfikalı Angel Di Maria'dan geldi. Atina 2004'de de altın alan Arjantin üst üste iki olimpiyatta da şampiyon olmayı başardı. Click to continue reading...

Sergio Aguero scored two and Juan Roman Riquelme added a third from the spot after Aguero had been felled.Brazil then managed to end the game in total despair by having Lucas and Neves sent off and ending the game with 9 men - 3 goals down.
Olympics Football Argentina vs Brazil Highlights

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Juan Roman Riquelme, who currently plays for Boca Juniors is being pursued by Flamengo of Rio De Janeiro. Flamengo is looking for a replacement for Renato Augusto who was transfered to German Bayer Leverkusen. "Fla" as the team is called... Click to continue reading...

Olympic title holders Argentina will field a star-studded team, with nearly all of its players a part of top European club sides. Veteran over-23 players Nicolas Burdisso, Juan Roman Riquelme, and Javier Mascherano will lead the squad, but even without them the squad is packed with high-profile players. Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benitez has lost his battle to prevent Javier Mascherano from going to Beijing after he was yesterday named in Argentina's Olympic squad.

The decision could prompt the Spaniard to speed up his attempts to sign Aston Villa's Gareth Barry as Mascherano will now be unavailable for both Liverpool's Champions League qualifying legs on August 12 and 27 as well as the first two games of the Premier League campaign at Sunderland and at home to Middlesbrough. Click to continue reading...

You know that dream scenario? The one where the U.S. Olympic team shocks the world and wins the gold medal? Yes, that one. Well, Argentina called, and they said wake up.

Argentina named its Olympic team, and as expected, it is loaded.

Juan Riquelme, Javier Mascherano and Nicolas Burdisso are the overage players on a squad that was probably good enough with just the U-23 players.

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Depending on how you look at it the Olyroos have been either given a fantastic draw or a nightmare one. On the one side the young roos will face some fantastic teams and will be given an opportunity to showcase their talents to the world. On the negative side there is no easy games in their group and to progress out of the group stage will require that every player brings their best to China in August. Click to continue reading...

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There are multiple reports breaking out today in the Spanish language media including one the national news agency of Argentina's web site as well as on ESPN Deportes website, that has the 29 year old Argentine playmaker moving from Boca Junior to somewhere in MLS for a transfer fee of $15 Million dollars. Click to continue reading...

World soccer news

for week of March 05

Five games for Cassano for the latest "cassanata"

Cassanata. This is the newly-coined Italian word that signifies "a type of bad, infantile behaviour typical of Antonio Cassano". He is a supremely talented 25-year old forward currently playing for Sampdoria on loan from Real Madrid. Click to continue reading...

The list of the clubs, who want Juan Roman Riquelme, gets broader and broader. This time Newcastle United expressed desire to pay 16 million dollars for the superstar. It was exactly this club, which put an end to career of poor Argentinean Cristian Bassedas. Click to continue reading...

Juan Roman Riquelme, nominated for the World's Best Player, sparkled interest of one club more. this time its Brazilian Fluminense, strongly supported by their sponsors lately, that dreams of having Argentinean for Copa Libertadores. Click to continue reading...

After two supergolazos of Juan Roman Riquelme against Chile Milan immediately offered to Villareal eight million euros for one of world's best players. Thus, the Italian grandee joined the long queue of those who pretend for Riquelme, with Mahcnester City and Betis showing the biggest interest. Click to continue reading...

Here's an eye-opening interview of Garcia Pitarch, sporting director. Some of the phrasing is difficult to translate to English, but I tried my best. INTERVIEWER: The name Riquelme [looms constantly...]... Reply: The [expectation is normal]. There are, of course, external factors: the media, who give their opinion. And fans believe them, but that's not how it is. Click to continue reading...

Juan Roman Riquelme, who has been out of football, may continue his career in Manchester City. Sven-Goran Eriksson, who is coaching the English club now, wants the Argentinean to help Manchester City to qualify for Eurocups. While club's owner, Tai Thaksin Shinawatra is ready to spend on Riquelme 8 million euros. Click to continue reading...

Courtesy of AS: During� today's press talk, Aguirre explained the Riquelme transfer soap opera. I wanted [to sign him]. Yes, absolutely. What happens here, though, is that four people are needed to sign [a player] and we all need to be in agreement. Ultimately, it was decided that with two days until the close of the transfer window, [...] Click to continue reading...

Courtesy of AS: During� today's press talk, Aguirre explained the Riquelme transfer soap opera. I wanted [to sign him]. Yes, absolutely. What happens here, though, is that four people are needed to sign [a player] and we all need to be in agreement. Ultimately, it was decided that with two days until the close of the transfer window, [...] Click to continue reading...

Villareal and Atletico did not manage to come to an agreement as to the move of Juan Roman Riquelme, while the transfer window has closed today in Spain. So, now the main Argentinean playmaker has two options: to return to Boca Juniors or to stay without a club, nor football at least till the new year. Click to continue reading...

After three long seasons with Atleti, Frenchman Peter Luccin has joined Real Zaragoza after both clubs agreed to a fee of around €2.8 million. THANK YOU, ZARAGOZA! He joins ex-Atleti midfielder Gabi, who joined the Aragon club earlier in the transfer window. � Atleti have replaced him with Barcelona's Thiago Motta on a season-long contract. It's official, [. Click to continue reading...

I first talked about this in mid-July when the rumour first surfaced and a little over a month since then, it has finally happened. Brilliant signing as we lack a playmaker. I don't want to speak about the true genius of Riquelme (we all know about his abilities and vision on the pitch) but I [...] Click to continue reading...

First and foremost, my thoughts are with Antonio Puerta's family, friends, and teammates.� Best wishes to them� during this time.� Click� here for photos of the funeral. Here's a video of some of the� events.� Did you know...the largest officially-formed group (aka 'peña') of Atleti supporters outside of Spain exists in Serbia? According to AS, there are over 1000 of them. Click to continue reading...

First, I'm disappointed with the result, but I'm also disappointed that I will not be able to watch this at all on TV. WHY? GolTV claims there were difficulties in broadcasting the derby live, worldwide. Unless you were physically at the stadium OR reside in Spain and purchased the derbi a la Pay-Per-View, then you [...] Click to continue reading...

Due to international duty, quite a few key players were unavailable for this week's training session, namely Pablo, Pernia, Maxi, Seitaridis, Simao, Raul Garcia, and Jurado. Who did participate? Leo Franco; Falcón; Antonio López; Luccin; Braulio; Mista; Zé Castro; Maniche; Vara; Eller; Kun; Reyes; Perea; Luis García; Forlán; Cléber Santana. Early Thoughts on the Derby The main focus [. Click to continue reading...

Tottenham have made a bid for Argentina and Villareal playmaker, Juan Roman Riquelme, according to the playmaker's agent.

It is said that Villareal are willing to part of with Riquelme after the player spent the second half of last season back in Argentina with Boca Juniors. Reports mention that Tottenham had made an approach for Riquelme for a fee of around 10 million pounds.

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It's all over the place: reports streaming from Spain claim that Atleti and Villarreal have agreed to a contract for Juan Roman Riquelme. The Argentine is expected to make a decision this Monday, the day after the Copa America final. So, at this point, it's still very much in the air. Regardless, this brings into question [...] Click to continue reading...