Ezequiel Lavezzi had fired the Albiceleste into the lead in a one-sided first half, but Dunga's men fought back and finally drew level through Lucas Lima's volley. Argentina enjoyed the best of the opening exchanges but could not sustain its early form, and was pegged back by Brazil after the break to tie 1-1 in the World Cup qualifying clash. The home side went straight on the attack, and after several near-misses took the lead when Ezequiel Lavezzi turned in following an excellent team move. Read more [...]

The match had originally been scheduled for Thursday but torrential rain in the Argentine capital had forced officials to postpone the game for 24 hours. Argentina dominated the first half but although Brazil perked up when Douglas Costa replaced Ricardo Oliveira in the second half they would consider themselves lucky to secure a point. "A draw against Argentina is a good result away from home," Brazil's second half substitute Renato Augusto told reporters. Read more [...]

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2014 may be still be in the memory of many but for those in South America, the focus has already shifted to the 2018 World cup as we’re all set for a cracker tonight.Bet365 have announced that they are live streaming Argentina v Brazil tonight for punters and fans.Its simple to watch:Simply click here through to the special Bet365 landing page – then select ‘live streaming’ at the top and select your match!Less than 18 months after Argentina lost the final to Germany in Rio de Janeiro, Gerardo Read more [...]

The match was called off approximately 40 minutes before it was due to kick-off at 9pm local time (0000 GMT). Peru face Paraguay on Friday in Lima. His side have gained two wins from two so far; defeating Bolivia 2-0 in La Paz before slamming Colombia 3-0 at home, which went a little way to gaining revenge for their World Cup elimination to the Colombians Read more [...]

For the first time in two decades, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is bringing business leaders to Argentina. Global hedge funds are snapping up the country’s assets. Farmers across the fertile pampas are getting ready to empty silo bags of corn and soybeans after years of withholding part of their crop in anger over tax policies.Nine days before a closely-watched presidential election in Argentina, it would be hard to overstate the level of expectation in the business world. BRF SA, Brazil’s largest Read more [...]

The greatest football rivalries of all time will once be renewed as Argentina host Brazil at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. A defeat for any of the two teams will put their World Cup 2018 campaign in danger after a terrible start in their qualifying campaign. Both the teams have failed to qualify for the World Cup only once. Argentina is currently seventh in their group with just one point in the two games that they have played. Their qualifying campaign got Read more [...]

Torrential rain forced Argentina’s World Cup qualifier at home to Brazil in Buenos Aires to be postponed. The fierce South American rivals were scheduled to play on Thursday but a waterlogged pitch at River Plate’s iconic Estadio Monumental prevented that from happening. After discussions between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the qualifier will now be played at 9pm local time on Friday. Argentina and Brazil have both made indifferent Read more [...]

Uruguay Economy minister Astori said Argentina has been “the main obstacle” faced by Mercosur in reaching trade agreements The Cristina Fernandez economic policies, and veto-clause threat, have clashed with other Mercosur members attempts to integrates globally Read more [...]

Brazil National team Argentina and Brazil will finally play their much anticipated World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires today, rains permitting. The match scheduled for Thursday was shifted till today after torrential rains soaked the Estadio Monumental. Kick-off will be 9pm Argentine time. Neymar is expected to  make his first appearance for Brazil  since completing the four match ban he received during the 2015 Copa América. Argentina will be Messi-less. Argentina have just one point Read more [...]