World Cup 2022: Argentina's route to title explained
Argentina won their third World Cup trophy after the final in Qatar on Sunday. Here is what you need to know about their route to the title:
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Alvarez hat-trick helps Atletico edge Rayo thriller
MADRID: Julian Alvarez scored a hat-trick to snatch Atletico Madrid a thrilling 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Wednesday. The Rojiblancos fell behind in the 78th minute but Alvarez, who had opened the scoring, struck twice more in the final stages to claim three points for Diego Simeone’s side. The Argentina international helped Atletico secure only their second win from six league matches during a shaky start to the campaign. Atletico are ninth and trail league leaders Real Madrid by nine points ahead of Saturday’s derby clash against Xabi Alonso’s side. Alvarez, who missed a penalty in Atletico’s frustrating draw at Mallorca last weekend, opened the scoring at the Metropolitano stadium. The 25-year-old, who joined from Manchester City in 2024, volleyed home from Marcos Llorente’s looping cross after 15 minutes to get the ball rolling. The striker should have netted a second before half-time but fired high over the crossbar from Nahuel Molina’s perfectly-judged ball. Visitors Rayo made the hosts pay in first-half stoppage time when Pep Chavarria scored one of the goals of the season, a bullet from distance which ripped into the top corner past Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Rayo substitute Alvaro Garcia sent his team ahead when played in on goal, rounding Oblak before squeezing home from a tight angle. It enraged Atletico and they began pouring forward, quickly finding an equalizer. Rayo goalkeeper Augusto Batalla kept out an effort from Simeone’s son Giuliano, but Alvarez was on hand to blast the rebound home from point-blank range. With Rayo rocking he completed his treble in the 88th minute, producing a superb finish to beat Batalla from the edge of the box. After grumbling about being substituted during
Messi leads Argentina's revamped squad for Venezuela and Ecuador qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES :Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.
Simeone's Atletico empire under scrutiny after trophy drought
MADRID :Diego Simeone's once untouchable reign at Atletico Madrid faces its biggest crisis as the club great starts his 14th season amid mounting pressure after four trophy-less campaigns and a growing disconnect between his measured ambitions and the board's aims.
Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026: Argentina Vs Kolombia Tuntas 1-1
Timnas Argentina gagal meraih poin penuh saat menjamu Kolombia dalam lanjutan kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026. Tim Tango bermain imbang 1-1.
Atletico Vs Real Betis: Julian Alvarez Brace, Los Colchoneros Pesta 4-1
Atletico Madrid meraih kemenangan telak 4-1 atas Real Betis dalam pertandingan Liga Spanyol. Julian Alvarez jadi bintang dengan dua golnya.
Messi named in list of Argentina probables for June fixtures
Forward Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's 28-player preliminary squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, after an injury forced him to miss the fixtures against Uruguay and Brazil in March.
Atletico's Simeone praises Gallagher but demands more from Molina
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone praised Conor Gallagher's adaptability at the LaLiga club after the English midfielder left the Premier League for Spain prior to the season.
Argentina Vs Brasil: Tim Tango Gasak Tim Samba 4-1
Timnas Argentina tampil dominan atas Timnas Brasil dalam laga Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 zona CONMEBOL. Tim Tango pun menang telak 4-1.