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The Calling

The Calling Finally, the much anticipated squads were announced by Sabella. 2 lists, 1 a locally based team for the 2 games against Brazil, and the other list, the squad comprising of foreign players considered as the motherlode of all lists! Love thy neighbor : Squad against Brazil A brief review of the squad selected … Continue reading »

Argentina – AMF and the “Enganche Position”

The Enganche Position Historically , the Albicelestes have had some tremendous players  playing this key role.  In the more recent past, The Legend himself (1994), to Ortega(1998-2002), Veron, Aimar,(1998, 2002)  (The FANTASTIC ) Riquelme  (2006) have all been the owners of the keys that drives the beast.  Shockingly, Maradona himself gave himself very little options … Continue reading »

World Cup 2010- Road to Glory: Germany

Die Mannschaft No matter how good or bad a German team looks during regular games and qualification phases , you can almost be assured that they come to the party when it matters most. For quite a while now, they’ve churned up teams that perform more often than not. Finalists in 1966, 1982, 1986, 2002 … Continue reading »

WC 2010 – Road to Glory : Brazil

*Welcome back to MTJAG. Just a few more days to the biggest stage of them all. We’ll be previewing some of the biggest teams here in detail, profiling the players, and providing fake interviews with them. Be sure to check in everyday! Joga Bonito You know the drill. The only team to have qualified for … Continue reading »

Balls of Steel Part Deux: Spain vs Argentina

Preview This is the other big game. In fact, I have no idea why it even is.  On any other day, Spain vs Argentina might be one of the most mouth-watering clashes. 2 teams with similar identities, great players, and exciting styles playing against each other would often equal a footballer’s fantasy come true. But … Continue reading »

Balls of Steel Part 1 : England vs Brazil

We at MTJAG have a strong passion for football- with freekicker originally pledging the sacrifice of his left nut to glory for Arsenal, and I, offering  his right one for Liverpool’s greatness. But that’s the EPL. There are a few  International friendlies this weekend, we’d love us some football. We’ve got Brazil vs England, and … Continue reading »

Brainfarts

  • Both the Albiceleste and the Dutchmen take the field today! Where's the channel split when you need one! 3 months ago
  • So Maxi Rodriguez , who doesn't start for Liverpool, is likely to get a start for Argentina against Switzerland. #headscratchers 3 months ago
  • Oh when will Sabella get over his Estudiantest *cough-Sosa-cough*lovefest?! 3 months ago
  • Rumoured line-up for the Albiceleste: Romero-Campag-Fernandez,-Garay-Zabbi-Masche-Brana-Sosa-Maxi-Messi-Aguero! 3 months ago
  • Friendlies today! Argentina vs Switzerland at 1AM IST. Eng vs Holland at 1:15 AM IST! Some things are just worth staying up for! 3 months ago

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