Last-gasp Di Maria saves Argentina, sinks Swiss
Jul 02, 2014, at 05:58 am
Sao Paulo, July 1 (FIFA.com/IBNS)Angel Di Maria's strike in the 11th hour of extra time sunk Switzerland and snatched Argentina a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. A goalless draw seemed inevitable until, on 118 minutes, Lionel Messi produce one of his patented dribbles to set up the Real Madrid man, who duly booked La Albiceleste a trip to Brasilia.
Nigeria through despite Messi-inspired defeat
Jun 26, 2014, at 05:36 am
Porto Alegre, June 25 (FIFA.com/IBNS):Argentina secured top spot in Group F and preserved their unblemished record at Brazil 2014 with a 3-2 win over Nigeria illuminated by braces for Lionel Messi and Ahmed Musa.
Messi magic takes Argentina through
Jun 22, 2014, at 05:29 am
Belo Horizonte, June 21 (FIFA.com/IBNS) A stunning injury-time goal by Lionel Messi has taken Argentina through to the Round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Iran in Belo Horizonte's Estadio Mineirao.