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Cappa for Maradona's job?

Cappa for Maradona's job?

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Angel Cappa is among the Argentinian coaches being shortlisted to take over from Diego Maradona. more

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CURRENT SQUAD

No.   Position Player
22 Argentina GK Sergio Romero
21 Argentina GK Mariano Andújar
1 Argentina GK Diego Pozo
30 Argentina DF Clemente Rodríguez
25 Argentina DF Walter Samuel
22 Argentina DF Nicolás Burdisso
19 Argentina DF Nicolás Otamendi
19 Argentina DF Gabriel Heinze
6 Argentina DF Martín Demichelis
5 Argentina DF Ariel Garcé
28 Argentina MD Mario Bolatti
20 Argentina MD Javier Mascherano
20 Argentina MD Ángel Di María
18 Argentina MD Jonás Gutiérrez
17 Argentina MD Maxi Rodríguez
11 Argentina MD Juan Sebastián Verón
6 Argentina MD Javier Pastore
32 Argentina ST Carlos Tévez
22 Argentina ST Diego Milito
20 Argentina ST Gonzalo Higuaín
10 Argentina ST Lionel Messi
10 Argentina ST Sergio Agüero
9 Argentina ST Martín Palermo
 

CLUB INFORMATION

There were a few nervy moments but Argentina clinched their 10th consecutive World Cup appearance with a 1-0 away victory in Uruguay, much to the delight and relief of coach Diego Maradona.

Winners twice before on home soil in 1978 and in Mexico eight years later, Argentina are always a force to be reckoned with, even if they have had to live in the shadow of their great rivals Brazil of late.

Expect skill, flair, petulance and brilliance from Maradona's side, who have to be considered title contenders.

Coach: Diego Maradona
Nickname: Albicelestes
Honours: 1978, 1986 World Cup champions; 1992 Confederations Cup champions; 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993 Copa America champions
Previous World Cup appearances: 14 (1930, 1934, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006)
Best World Cup finish: Winners (1978, 1986)
 
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