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World Cup 2018: Argentina begin new era under coach Jorge Sampaoli with eyes on Russia qualification
• 8 years agoJorge Sampaoli has taken over as Argentina coach and faces the challenge of bringing out the best in superstar Lionel Messi for his national team and restoring the confidence of fans.
Lionel Messi cannot fix all of Argentina's problems, says coach Edgardo Bauza
Ians • 9 years agoLionel Messi cannot be expected to resolve all of Argentina' s problems on the football pitch, Albiceleste coach Edgardo Bauza has said.
Argentina appoints Edgardo Bauza as national team coach
• 9 years agoArgentina named Edgardo Bauza as the national coach, as the nation seeks to regain its football prowess and convince superstar Messi to return from early retirement.
The Menotti column: Lionel Messi has plenty of character on the pitch
Dpa • 9 years agoLionel Messi showcases his leadership on the pitch. But Diego Maradona prefers a more hands-on approach and expects his leaders to be more vocal and active.
Former coach Diego Maradona eyes return as Argentina crisis deepens
• 9 years agoArgentine football was in crisis Wednesday after the national coach followed star striker Lionel Messi in quitting weeks before the Olympics, with legend Diego Maradona eyeing a return to a role with the squad.
Argentina football crisis deepens: Coach Gerardo Martino resigns, blames AFA management dispute
• 9 years agoGerardo Martino resigned on Tuesday, deepening the chaos in the frustrated squad a month before the Olympics after its star striker Lionel Messi also quit.
The Menotti column: Lionel Messi's job is to make Argentina play well, goals are a team concern
Dpa • 9 years agoLionel Messi's job for Argentina should be to enjoy football and make the team play well, rather than constantly focusing on scoring goals.
Lionel Messi, Argentina’s battle-hardened warrior, quits national team
Priyansh • 9 years agoLionel Messi wore the look of battle-hardened warrior who has lost too many when they have mattered to him much after missing the penalty in the Copa America finals - one that would lead to Argentina's loss and his international retirement.
Copa America: 'Willing to give our all to turn around last year's defeat,' says Argentina coach Gerardo Martino
• 9 years agoGerardo Martino said failure was not an option as his team aims to erase back-to-back major final defeats when it faces Chile in the Copa America finals.
Lionel Messi scores one, assists two as Argentina thrash Venezuela 4-1 in Copa America quarter-final
• 9 years agoLionel Messi ensured Argentina was on their way to a Copa America semi-final against hosts USA following a comprehensive 4-1 thrashing of Venezuela