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Argentina squad World Cup Qualifiers

Mar

2013

Monterrey defender Jose-Maria Basanta is the surprise name in Argentina’s 21-man foreign-based squad for the World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia. Basanta, who plays in the Mexican league, was reportedly close to gain the naturalisation to play for the Mexico national team, but Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella attended Monterrey games and decided to include ...

Alberto Zaccheroni signs new Japan deal

Jun

2012

Alberto Zaccheroni has extended a two-year contract with the Japan national side, untill 2014 World Cup. If Japan fail to qualify then Zaccheroni is likely to out of a job. The JFA have also confirmed that Kuniya Daini has been appointed as a new president by replacing Junji Ogura.

Argentina squad for World Cup qualifier

May

2012

Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero lead the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador. Argentina to play a friendly match on June 9 against Brazil. Argentina squad: Sergio Romero, Pablo Zabaleta, Matias Rodriguez, Ezequiel Garay, Federico Fernandez, Hugo Campagnaro, Marcos Rojo, Javier Mascherano, Fernando Gago, Jose Sosa, Maxi Rodriguez, Pablo Guinazu, ...

Ricki Herbert extend deal to remain as New Zealand`s manager

Feb

2012

Ricki Herbert to remain as New Zealand`s manager by signing a new deal to the end of 2014 World Cup campaign. Chief Executive of New Zealand Football, Grant McKavanagh said “We believe Ricki is the man to see us through the qualifiers and, if things go to plan, on to another Confederations Cup and World ...