Argentina
Why a napkin that changed Messi’s life is worth almost $600,000
The paper napkin became a makeshift contract at a meeting in December 2000 to assure the then 13-year-old’s father that Barcelona wanted him at the club.
- by Praveena Somasundaram
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Violent clash between police, fans delays Brazil-Argentina clash
Locals and Argentinian fans started fighting during the playing of the national anthems prompting the Brazilian police, armed with night sticks, to charge the visiting contingent.
Messi jersey from Socceroos match among haul tipped to fetch $15m
The world record for sporting memorabilia is expected to be threatened when a collection of shirts worn by the Argentinian icon in Qatar goes under the hammer in New York.
- by Glenn Moore
Argentina cracks down on football fans burning money to taunt rivals
Visiting foreign football fans who mock Argentina’s crippling inflation crisis by burning banknotes will be punished with up to 30 days in prison.
- by Harriet Barber
‘He belongs’: Socceroos prodigy shines on debut against Messi’s Argentina
Belgium-bound Jordan Bos’ performance against the reigning world champions was proof that he belongs at the top level, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says.
- by Vince Rugari
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Friendlies
Messi magic puts Socceroos to the sword in Argentina’s 2-0 friendly win
It took less than one minute for tickets to sell out for the Socceroos’ rematch with Argentina in Beijing – and it took Lionel Messi only a few seconds more to give them all what they came for.
- by Vince Rugari
As it happened: Argentina beat Australia’s Socceroos 2-0 in international friendly in Beijing
Graham Arnold’s side were facing the World Cup winners for the first time since their round-of-16 clash in Qatar.
- by Emma Kemp
Treble or nothing: Socceroos whiz kid’s FOMO over Manchester City celebrations
Instead of seeing his Manchester City teammates win the UEFA Champions League final in person, Alex Robertson watched on from a hotel bed in Beijing.
- by Vince Rugari
How the Socceroos can help Albo boost Australia-China relations
Australia has landed a coveted rematch with Lionel Messi’s Argentina on June 15 at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium, where federal government officials are expected to be in attendance.
- by Vince Rugari
‘I want these tough games’: Arnie desperate for World Cup rematch with Argentina
A date with England at Wembley, a potential rematch with Argentina in China, and a challenging Asian Cup draw have Graham Arnold excited about the future for the Socceroos.
- by Vince Rugari
Socceroos in talks over rematch with Messi’s Argentina ... in China
Graham Arnold’s men could get another crack at Lionel Messi’s World Cup winners, but they’ll have to travel to Beijing for it.
- by Vince Rugari
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