A football match between Brazil and Argentina is always more than just a simple game. It’s a rivalry of passion, aggression, and emotion for their team. However sometimes when these emotions get out of control, it gives rise to unsporting moments within the match. The Maracanã stadium in Brazil witnessed something similar in the recent …
Emiliano Martinez has quickly turned himself into one of the most polarizing figures in world football. He’s a beloved icon among the supporters of the Argentina national team after helping them win two major trophies over the last few years. Aston Villa supporters, of course, also love him for his contributions to them since joining …
The battle between Kylian Mbappe and Emiliano Martinez was one of the most significant talking points of the 2022 Qatar World Cup final. Even though it was the Argentina goalkeeper who reigned supreme after helping his side win the penalty shootout, he could not stop Mbappe from putting 4 goals past him on the day. …
Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup title in the most dramatic of circumstances, with a 3-3 (4-2) win over France. The game was full of ups and downs for Lionel Messi & co. Leo himself got in the scoring act twice, once in normal time and in extra time. Kylian Mbappe ensured that France …
It’s done. It’s over. Football is now complete for many. Lionel Messi and company have added the third jewel in the crown of Argentina’s football history. Diego Maradona’s legacy lives on and Messi finally edges past Cristiano Ronaldo in the ‘greatest of all time’ debate. The celebrations must have gone deep into the next morning, …
The second knockout tie of the 2022 World Cup saw Argentina take on Australia, in a match many expected the Albicelestes to cruise through. And so they did, for a majority of the game at least. Led by Leo Messi, Argentina quickly established their dominance in the first half, and eventually grabbed the opener through …
Unai Emery had a dream debut as Aston Villa manager, getting his career at Villa Park off to a brilliant season with a huge 3-1 win over Manchester United. The Villans faced a side that came into the game on a nine-game unbeaten run and not having conceded a goal in their last three games …
Liverpool kept their title charge on track with a 1-0 win against Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa at Anfield. In what turned out to be a closely-contested encounter, Klopp’s men prevailed over their counterparts via a decisive spot-kick, despite dominating the game for the larger part. The home side won a second-half penalty after Tyrone Mings …
Emiliano Martinez backed all of his incessant trash-talking with skill as Argentina booked their spot in the 2021 Copa America final after getting past Colombia on penalties. An early goal by Lautaro Martinez set the tone for Argentina to ease their path into Sunday’s final against the already-qualified Brazil, but Luis Diaz struck back for …