Argentina Fans Club

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The new Argentina 2018 World Cup home kit is a celebration of the AFA’s 125 year anniversary. The kit pays tribute to the anniversary by subtly incorporating laurels, a key element of the Argentinian coat of arms and the AFA crest, into the iconic blue and white stripes. The laurels are executed in a modern pixel optic to offer a contemporary look. The jersey features an embossed sign-off combined of laurels and the number 125 There are two gold stars above the badge in celebration of the country’s two FIFA World Cup wins.

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Argentina 26-Man Squad For Nigeria Friendly

Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero, Nahuel Guzmán, Agustín Marchesín.

Defenders: Javier Mascherano, Federico Fazio, Gabriel Mercado, Nicolás Otamendi, Germán Pezzella, Emiliano Insúa.

Midfielders: Eduardo Salvio, Ever Banega, Marcos Acuña, Leandro Paredes, Emiliano Rigoni, Matías Kranevitter, Alejandro Gómez, Diego Perotti, Enzo Pérez, Fernando Belluschi

Strikers: Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, Mauro Icardi, Paulo Dybala, ángel Di María, Darío Benedetto and Cristian Pavón

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Sat , Nov 11 , 2017
06:30pm IST Russia v Argentina
Venue : Luzhniki Stadium , Moscow
Capacity : 81,000

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Lionel Messi: It makes me angry that people say I run the Argentina team
http://www.espn.in/football/argentin...argentina-team

Messi aims digs at critics regarding influence in La Albiceleste
http://www.livesoccertv.com/news/244...a-albiceleste/

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Messi with 2018 World Cup Official Ball Telstar

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Sergio Aguero goal sees Argentina to victory in Russia friendly

Sergio Aguero left it late to fire Argentina to a 1-0 international friendly victory over future World Cup hosts Russia in Moscow.

Jorge Sampaoli's Argentina, boasting a number of world-class players including Manchester City striker Aguero, Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria, were restrained by Russia and their goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev for 85 minutes.

But their commitment to continuing to turn the screw despite a series of disappointing misses paid dividends in the final moments as Aguero broke Russia's resolve with a firmly planted header.

After a tentative start at the Luzhniki, Di Maria sparked Argentina into life by pinging Messi's layoff towards the Russian goal, where Akinfeev was well-placed to make a smart stop.

The long-serving Russia goalkeeper denied Argentina again in the 24th minute as Aguero shook off a handful of defenders to aim for the bottom corner.

Dmitriy Poloz proved that Russia were up for the game by firing just wide of Sergio Romero's goalmouth after connecting with Konstantin Rausch's back-heeled pass, but Argentina soon regained control.

Di Maria came up short on a promising Messi pass after the half-hour and the latter soon came even closer when set up by Eduardo Salvio.

Argentina's best chance and Akinfeev's best save came two minutes before the break as the CSKA Moscow stopper somehow repelled a stinging volley from Aguero, who met Nicolas Otamendi's cross.

Shortly after the restart Messi sneaked into the six-yard box but his attempt to flick the ball over Akinfeev and in was foiled by Rausch.

Denis Glushakov kept Argentina on high alert with a right-footed shot that was not too far away and, on the hour mark, he took several swipes at the ball with Romero left stranded and sprawling.

Di Maria, so wasteful in the first half, was rather unlucky to see his next effort deflected out for a corner by a Russian shirt and City defender Otamendi had a header saved by Akinfeev.

Argentina felt increasing frustration but with it came more determination to get a result. With five minutes remaining, Aguero obliged with a header from close range after his initial strike was parried.

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Stats
Possession : Russia 30% - Argentina 70%
Shots (On Goal ) : Russia 4 (1) - Argentina 20 (7)