Tag Archives: Argentina

Brazil instead of Argentina to host 2021 CONMEBOL Copa America!

Brazil will host the 2021 CONMEBOL Copa America. The decision was adopted on Monday, May 31 after the Brazilian government approved the request made by the Brazilian Football Confederation. The search for an alternative host nation for the Copa America was needed after yesterday, CONMEBOL had removed Argentina because of …

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Colombia no longer co-hosts of 2021 Copa America!

The South American football confederation, CONMEBOL, has decided not to play the upcoming 2021 Copa America in Colombia due to ongoing protests against Colombian President Ivan Duque. Earlier the Colombian government’s formal request to reschedule CONMEBOL Copa América for November 2021 had been turned down. This was due to reasons …

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UMBRO hands Club Atlético Claypole squad same boots!

It’s giant-killing season in Argentina as Primera C’s Club Atlético Claypole gear up for a historic clash in the first round of the Copa Argentina. As we all know, tradition dictates that all players wear the same jersey and different boots. For the first time in Argentinian football history, that …

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420 Grams RetroFit: Mexico 1986 – Diego Maradona & greatest FIFA World Cup triumph!

In a series of special shows, the 420 Grams crew plans to look back and analyse football from the past. 420 grams had to start with the FIFA World Cup that many recall as the best ever – Mexico 1986. The final saw a solid West Germany take on Diego …

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442oons Football Flashback: 1986 Maradona ‘Hand of God’ goal (Parody)!

I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a football flashback parody of the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal in which Argentina’s Diego Armando Maradona scored the famous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England.

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Mauricio Macri appointed Executive Chairman of FIFA Foundation!

The FIFA Foundation Board has appointed former Argentinian president Mauricio Macri as its Executive Chairman. Macri has an extensive track record as a leader at the highest echelon in both politics and football. He served as the President of the Republic of Argentina from 2015 to 2019, having previously spent …

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Bidding process for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues with eight countries!

Eight member associations have confirmed their participation in the bidding process for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the first-ever edition of the tournament that will feature 32 teams. The member associations are: Argentinian Football Association Football Federation Australia Brazilian Football Association Colombian Football Association Japan Football Association Korea Football Association …

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