ARTICLES RELATING TO ARGENTINA

Malbec in Wellington

2012-05-21 13:27

Cathy Marston heads to Doolhof and takes a closer look at the Malbec grape.

Argentina GDP surged 8.8% in 2011

2012-02-19 13:41

Argentina's economy expanded a robust 8.8% in 2011, fueled by strong growth in the auto industry, construction, services and personal spending, says the government.

Messi suffers rocky start

2011-07-02 17:13

Argentina star Lionel Messi said he was irked at his country's start at the Copa America following a draw with minnows Bolivia.

Maradona set to stay on

2010-07-16 14:11

Diego Maradona is set to stay as Argentina coach despite their loss to Germany in the SWC quarter-finals, according to reports.

Maradona: no booze and drugs

2010-07-13 08:53

Diego Maradona's doctor said the Argentina coach was doing well and had not slipped back into using drugs and alcohol.

Spain trump Dutch in wine

2010-07-06 16:25

A Cape winemaker has devised different blends of wine to reflect eight World Cup teams as part of the Stellenbosch wine festival.

Maradona hints at resignation

2010-07-05 20:10

Argentina coach Diego Maradona hinted that he may resign as he returned home following his side's World Cup elimination.

CT quarter-final drew 300 000

2010-07-04 18:41

The World Cup quarter-final clash between Argentina and Germany drew a record 300 000 fans to Cape Town's inner city, authorities say.

Germany party in full swing

2010-07-04 07:37

Goal-scorer Thomas Mueller expected his home nation Germany to be in full party mode after his team demolished Argentina.

Germany outclass Argentina

2010-07-03 17:58

Germany have thrashed Argentina to reach the SWC semi-final with goals from Thomas Mueller, Miroslav Klose and Arne Friedrich.

Arg, Germany unchanged

2010-07-03 15:56

Argentina and Germany each named an unchanged lineup for their World Cup quarter-final at Cape Town Stadium.

Loew: 'magic' Maradona

2010-07-02 15:00

Argentina's Diego Maradona is not without controversy or criticism, but remains a legend in the eyes of German coach Loew.

Lahm: Argentina 'bad losers'

2010-07-01 14:59

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has maintained the war of words with quarterfinal rivals Argentina by saying they are bad losers.

Pele war of words continues

2010-07-01 10:28

Brazilian Pele and Argentina coach Diego Maradona's ongoing war of words has flared up again ahead of the quarter finals.

Ronaldo faces spitting claim

2010-06-30 11:36
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Cristiano Ronaldo's SWC has ended on a sour note as he faced accusations of spitting at a cameraman after Portugal's defeat to Spain.

Argentina study penalties

2010-06-29 14:56

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero says his team is studying Germany's penalty techniques ahead of their quarterfinal.

FIFA blanks technology calls

2010-06-29 07:27

FIFA has rebuffed calls to embrace more technology after a clear-cut mistake helped knock England out of the SWC.

Matfield gets behind Argentina

2010-06-28 14:28

Springbok lock Victor Matfield admits he doesn't know much about soccer, but is backing Argentina or Portugal to win the SWC.

Maradona: Argentina will win

2010-06-28 09:31

On the back of an excellent performance against Mexico, Argentina coach Diego Maradona says his side will win against Germany.

Maradona: Protect Messi

2010-06-28 08:49

Diego Maradona has shrugged off the latest Soccer World Cup referee blunder to demand more protection for Lionel Messi.

Argentina roar into quarters

2010-06-27 22:29

Argentina set up a rematch of their 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals with Germany when they beat Mexico in the second round.

Ger, Eng resume fierce rivalry

2010-06-27 12:41

The two countries have a long-standing football history of confrontation, with Germany the on-paper favourites for the clash.

Clean sweep for South America

2010-06-26 07:21

Chile's progress to the second round of the SWC means that every South American team made it out of the group stage.

Mexicans out for revenge

2010-06-25 13:02

Mexico will be looking to avenge their defeat at the 2006 World Cup finals when they take on two-time winners Argentina.

Argentina take group top spot

2010-06-22 23:42

Martin Demichelis struck a late goal to set up Argentina for a win over Greece and set up a second-round showdown with Mexico.

 

Argentine seizure scuppers Chinese deal

2012-04-18 11:27

A move by Buenos Aires to nationalise energy firm YPF, a division of Spain's Repsol, has hampered a plan by China's Sinopec to buy YPF.

Wales best plucky Pumas

2011-08-20 19:50

Wales cruised past 2007 World Cup semifinalists Argentina with a 28-13 victory at the Millennium Stadium.

Maradona mulls his future

2010-07-20 08:59

Diego Maradona continues to keep everyone guessing about his future as Argentina's coach after they were knocked out of the SWC.

New deal for Maradona

2010-07-15 10:49

The Argentine FA will offer Maradona a new four-year contract that will keep him in charge until the 2014 SWC in Brazil.

Maradona may get monument

2010-07-07 08:24

Arguably the greatest footballer ever to have lived, Diego Maradona, may be immortalised in a monument in the Argentine capital.

Maradona 'chapter' over

2010-07-06 07:45

Argentina's legendary coach Diego Maradona has not officially resigned yet, but has said his 'chapter had ended'.

CT quarter-final drew 300 000

2010-07-04 18:41

The SWC quarter-final clash between Argentina and Germany drew a record 300 000 fans to Cape Town's inner city, authorities say.

Number 10 flops at World Cup

2010-07-04 13:29

It has long been seen as a magic number, but the number 10 shirt has failed to live up to its star billing at the SWC.

Maradona to consider future

2010-07-03 20:43

Diego Maradona has admitted that he was devastated to be out of the World Cup and indicated that he may quit as Argentina coach.

Oracle octopus challenged

2010-07-03 16:14

It takes a brave creature to disagree with Paul, Germany's soothsaying octopus, on World Cup matters but an Argentine dolphin has tried.

'Horrible' ref helped Spain

2010-07-03 09:57

Argentina coach Diego Maradona lashed out at SWC referees, saying that Germany and Spain have benefited from "horrible" officiating.

Ballack: We'll win 3-1

2010-07-02 11:37

Injured Germany star Michael Ballack has made his prediction about his team's chances going into the quarter-final clash.

Fiery encounter for Germany

2010-07-01 11:25

The quarter final showdown between Argentina and Germany promises to be a fiery encounter as both look to settle old scores.

Germany must not be provoked

2010-07-01 08:47

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger says his side needs to be wary of Argentina, especially of the way they 'provoke' referees.

FIFA send blundering refs home

2010-06-30 10:41

The referees whose blunders prompted FIFA to rethink using video technology, have been sent home from the SWC.

Micho won't spare Germans

2010-06-29 12:10

Argentina's 'Micho', who also plays for Bayern Munich, won't pull any punches when he faces his German mates in the quarter final.

Matfield gets behind Argentina

2010-06-28 15:15

Springbok lock Victor Matfield admits he doesn't know much about soccer, but is backing Argentina or Portugal to win the SWC.

FIFA still silent on blunders

2010-06-28 12:26

FIFA is refusing to comment on mistakes by match officials that contributed to the elimination of England and Mexico.

Ref blunders blight wins

2010-06-28 09:21

Germany and Argentina put in sterling performances to defeat England and Mexico, but referee blunders tainted both matches.

Messi: Goals will come

2010-06-28 07:06

Lionel Messi looked in scintillating form in Argentina's thrilling encounter with Mexico, but the star striker remains goalless.

Tensions high at Soccer City

2010-06-27 21:46

Police are battling to clear jubilant Argentina fans out of fire escapes and escape passages at Johannesburg's Soccer City.

Maradona: critics must grovel

2010-06-26 17:11

Argentina coach Diego Maradona is ready for his critics to stand up, hang their heads in shame, and say sorry for doubting him.

Marquez: We must stop Messi

2010-06-25 19:33

If Mexico are to have a hope of seeing off Argentina to reach the quarterfinals they have to shut off the supply to Lionel Messi.

More tickets made available

2010-06-24 14:21

About 1 000 more tickets will be made available for the World Cup clash between arch rivals Germany and England, say FIFA.

Argentineans back Bafana

2010-06-22 15:51

Argentina supporters in Polokwane for the game against Greece would love to see Bafana qualify for the second round of the World Cup.

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