Though FIFA’s decision of giving Messi the Golden Ball after the recently completed FIFA World Cup didn’t surprise too many, there are plenty of dissenting voices out there. One of them is none other than legendary Argentinian player Diego Armando Maradona. In a recent statement made during his TV show on Telesur, the iconic soccer player said that, judging by Messi’s performance at the sporting … [Read more...]
Germany Takes Home the World Cup after a 1-0 Victory Against Argentina
Germany has performed beautiful in this World Cup Series. It has managed to claim a 7-1 win from Brazil a while ago, and today it also snatched a 1-0 score victory from Argentina. The goal, which secured the fourth World Cup Title for Germany, was scored by Mario Gotze at the 113 minute mark. This turn of event was unexpected, and it marks the first time a European team manages to win the World … [Read more...]
Argentina Supporters Don’t Love Lionel Messi as Much as Diego Maradona Yet
Messi may have been named player of the year for the fourth time in a row, he may be considered the world's best soccer player, but supporters from Argentina still do not accept him fully. In Rio de Janeiro, Argentine fans unfurled a banner with Diego Maradona on one side, Lionel Messi on the other, and Pope Francis in the middle. even cheered and chanted "Ole, ole, ole, Messi, Messi!". Although … [Read more...]