Nalbanian heads Argentina team to face Germany

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 10:14

David Nalbandian, despite his drop in the world rankings, will be Argentina`s leading player in Juan Martin del Potro`s absence when the 2011 finalists visit Germany in the first round of the Davis Cup next month.

Germany thrash Argentina 4-0; storm into World Cup semis

Last Updated: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 21:45

Three-time World Champions Germany produced a stellar performance in the quarter finals on Saturday to throw tournament favourite Argentina out of the World Cup, handing them a shocking 4-0 defeat.

Maradona bestrides Argentina vs Germany rivalry

Last Updated: Friday, July 2, 2010, 20:57

Diego Maradona and Joachim Loew were at opposite ends of the soccer spectrum when Argentina and Germany contested the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals.

German digs a mark of respect, says Demichelis

Last Updated: Friday, July 2, 2010, 20:12

Germany are showing respect for their World Cup quarter-final rivals Argentina when they accuse them of gamesmanship and being poor losers, Argentine defender Martin Demichelis said.

Maradona asks Schweinsteiger if he is nervous

Last Updated: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 20:52

Argentina’s coach Diego Maradona has responded to a verbal offensive from their World Cup quarter-final opponents Germany by asking: “What’s the matter with you, Schweinsteiger, are you nervous?”

Argentina, Germany reignite old rivalry

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 13:09

They have seen off old adversaries England without even needing penalties, but Germany can now look forward to an equally intense showdown with another old foe in the shape of Argentina.

Argentina are a class above England, say Germany

Last Updated: Monday, June 28, 2010, 20:50

Quarter-final opponents Argentina are in a different league to an England side who were just not up for their last 16 clash, Germany’s Miroslav Klose said on Monday.