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Di Stefano dies in Madrid at the age of 88
Tuesday, July 08, 2014 From Sky Sport
Alfredo Di Stefano who died in a Madrid hospital on Monday at the age of 88 One of football’s greatest ever players, Alfredo Di Stefano, has died at the age of 88. The Argentina-born star passed away in a Madrid hospital on Monday, two days after su... [View All]
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Angel Di Maria out of semi-final
Monday, July 07, 2014 From Sky Sport
Angel Di Maria celebrates his match-winner against Switzerland but now misses the semi-final because of injury Angel Di Maria will miss Argentina's semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday after hobbling out of their match with Belgium over the wee... [View All]
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Higuain: "Alfredo was always very close to me"
Sunday, July 06, 2014 From Marca.com
Gonzalo Higuain spoke about his bond with Alfredo di Stefano, calling his health problems bad news for football and wishing the Argentinian legend a speedy recovery. "This isn't good news for us or for football. I have a great deal of respect and affecti... [View All]
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Di Maria's World Cup is over
Sunday, July 06, 2014 From Marca.com
The only sour note for Argentina after the joy of beating Belgium to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals is the news that Alejandro Sabella will have to do without Angel di María for the rest of the tournament. The winger-cum-midfielder limped off... [View All]
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Wilmots claims Messi favoured by referees
Sunday, July 06, 2014 From Telegraph.co.uk
Belgium coach labels Argentina "ordinary" as winger Angel di Maria faces semi-final fitness battle after injury Marc Wilmots, the Belgium coach, claimed that referees gave Lionel Messi preferential treatment and refused to book the Argentina striker when ... [View All]
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Argentina 1 - 0 Belgium
Saturday, July 05, 2014 From PA
Argentina eased into the World Cup semi-finals as a disappointing Belgium side made a low-key exit from the tournament. Gonzalo Higuain's excellent early strike provided the foundation for Argentina to win 1-0 and make it to the last four for the first t... [View All]
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Argentina vs Belgium preview
Saturday, July 05, 2014 From PAJan Vertonghen has no doubt Belgium can stop Lionel Messi and make it through to only their second World Cup semi-final in history. Such has been Messi's form in Brazil that Argentina have faced accusations of being over-reliant on the Barcelona star, who... [View All]
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Argentina take on Belgium in quarter-final
Saturday, July 05, 2014 From Sky Sport
Lionel Messi and Vincent Kompany: Go head to head in the World Cup quarter-finals History will be on Argentina's side when they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. Argentina have won three of their four encounters with Be... [View All]
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Romero warning for Argentina
Thursday, July 03, 2014 From Fox Sports
Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero has warned his team-mates they must not get ahead of themselves despite their progression to the World Cup quarter-finals. Argentina, tipped by many to go all the way in Brazil, remain on course for the final after they... [View All]
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Courtois ready to renew rivalry with Messi
Thursday, July 03, 2014 From Goal.com
The Chelsea-owned goalkeeper kept the Barcelona ace out six times last season, so he has no qualms about facing the No.10 in Brasilia on Saturday Thibaut Courtois says he is looking forward to renewing his personal rivalry with Lionel Messi when Belgium ... [View All]
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