Player Shoots Ref Thrice After He Bagged A Red Card

Oh dear, a referee got killed after issuing a red card to a player, the player left the field, took his gun from a bag and shot the ref three times... one will wonder why he owns a gun and how he got it to the field. 

A football game played between neighbors in Argentina ended in bloodshed. A player shot and killed a referee and wounded another player Sunday in the Campo de la Ribera area of Cordoboa, Argentina, according to The Mirror’s Rita Sobot. Police say referee Cesar Flores, 48, showed the assailant a red card for making a heavy tackle on an opponent. The player, who is at large, then retrieved a gun from his bag and shot Flores three times.

Diego Maradona Inspired Me - Lionel Messi

Argentine legend Diego Maradona is the inspiration behind Messi' astonishing football career. Messi revealed that he looked up to Maradona to start his career in football.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has credited Diego Maradona with being his biggest influence starting a career in football.

The Blaugrana ace has constantly been compared to his compatriot in terms of playing style, with the duo both also having represented Barca and captained Argentina.

Sergio Aguero Out For About A Month

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero expects to be out for a month after sustaining a hamstring injury on international duty.

The 27-year-old was stretchered off 24 minutes into Argentina's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Ecuador on Thursday and now looks set to miss the Manchester derby on October 25.

Aguero underwent tests in his homeland on Friday and, upon leaving the clinic, told reporters: "I think I'm going to be out for a month."

Argentina 0-2 Ecuador: Watch The Goals & Highlights

Messi In Higher Level Than Ronaldo - Aguero

Sergio Aguero says Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi is a "10", and that Cristiano Ronaldo is "three points lower".

Aguero and Messi have been close friends since lining up alongside each other at the Under-20 World Cup in 2005, and their families often spend time together away from football.

The Manchester City striker, who will wear his injured friend's No.10 shirt for Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers, has praised the four-time Ballon d'Or winner, and says that even the current holder of the award cannot match his talents.

Argentina 2-2 Mexico: Watch The Goals & Highlights

              

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This Is My Last Year At Paris Saint-German - Ezequiel Lavezzi

The Argentine knows his chances of playing first team football in Paris has been cut short in recent times and he will fancy his chances of first team football elsewhere with the French giants being rumored to be set to lay off several players at the end of the season.

Ezequiel Lavezzi is expecting to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The Argentina attacker was linked with Juventus during the summer but a move away from the Ligue 1 champions never materalised.

I Would Become A Coach - Javier Mascherano

It's a long dream but its highly achieveable. The Argentine international wants to take after the likes of Maradona, Guardiola & Enrique and his certainly hoping to coach Barca & Argentina some day.

Barcelona ace Javier Mascherano has revealed that he wants to become a coach when he calls time on his playing career.

The 31-year-old is in his fifth year at the Catalan club, moving to Camp Nou from Liverpool in 2010 after also representing West Ham, Corinthians and River Plate.

Hand Of God: Maradona Re-Unites With England vs Argentina Referee

Now aged 72, former Tunisian referee Ali Bennaceur made one of the most infamous mistakes in World Cup history, allowing Diego Maradona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal to stand against England.

He never officiated a FIFA World Cup match again after 1986 tournament but has an “eternal friend” in legendary Argentine footballer Diego Maradona.

The former Napoli forward posted on Facebook about meeting the referee of the famous quarter-final, which still infuriates England fans today.

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Moves To 53rd In The World As Argentina Remains No.1

Nigeria rose up four spots to 53rd place in the Fifa rankings released on Thursday, though are tenth-ranked African side. In July’s grading, the Super Eagles dropped 14 places to 57th – their poorest drop in 2015.

On the continent, they are ranked Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal, Cameroon, Congo, Cape Verde Island and Egypt.

Likely Nigeria opposition in the second round of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, Swaziland and Djibouti are placed 132nd and 206th respectively in the world.

Martino RefusesTo Rule Messi Out Of Mexico Friendly

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has not yet been ruled out of Argentina's friendly against Mexico in September.

Lionel Messi has not been ruled out of Argentina's friendly against Mexico in Texas in September, according to coach Gerardo Martino.

After Messi led Argentina to the Copa America final in Chile in June, the Barcelona star indicated he wanted a short break from international duty after being criticised for failing to end his nation's major trophy drought, which extends back to 1993.

Diego Maradona Set To Fight FIFA Mafia

Argentine football great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he wants to fight the "mafia" responsible for the corruption scandal that has rocked FIFA, but he stopped short of saying he wants to be the next president of global soccer's governing body.

"I have to fight the mafia that still remains inside FIFA. I have to fight those who have for a long time stolen from inside FIFA," Maradona told local television channel America.

Asked whether he would run for the FIFA presidency, the 54-year old replied ambiguously: "I really want to be in FIFA."

Manchester United Announce Sergio Romero Signing

Manchester United have completed the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero. The 28-year-old joins United on a free transfer after leaving Sampdoria earlier this summer and has signed a three-year contract with the option of a fourth season.

“I am absolutely delighted to join Manchester United," Romero told the club's official website.

"To play for the biggest club in the world is a dream come true for me. Louis van Gaal is a fantastic manager and I cannot wait to get started on this new and exciting challenge in my career.”

Angel Di Maria To Sign For PSG Next Week For £45.9m

PSG are confident of wrapping up the signature of Angel Di Maria by next weekend, according to tomorrow’s Mirror.

The Argentine has been pushing for a move away from Old Trafford all summer, and in truth has never really looked comfortable in Manchester, after arriving with the weight of a British record transfer fee last summer.

Di Maria made a great start to life in the Premier League, but dramatically faded in the second half of the season, to the point that he lost his place in the team.

Man United Agrees Transfer Deal With Argentina`s Goalie Sergio Romero

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign free agent Sergio Romero according to Gazetta Dello Sport. The Argentine goalkeeper has been looking for a new club after recently being released by Italian side Sampdoria, and it looks as though the 32-year old shot stopper will be making his way to Old Trafford in the near future.

There has been non stop speculation about the future of not one but two of Man United’s goalkeepers in recent weeks, but it is understood that Sergio Romero will be signed as a replacement for former Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes who has been told to find a new club after an apparent fall out with Reds’ boss Louis Van Gaal.

Di Santo Shoots Bremen To Victory

With his future at the club far from certain, Franco Di Santo helped Werder Bremen to a 3-1 win over second-tier 1860 Munich at the Parkstadion Zell am Ziller on Wednesday.

The Argentine strike - Bremen's top scorer last term - is into the final year of his contract with the club and his future has been the subject of much discussion.

Tevez Send Words Of Appreciation To Juve Fans

Carlos Tevez has expressed his gratitude to Juventus, claiming the club gave him back his desire for playing football. Tevez's return to Boca Juniors was confirmed by the Argentine club last month, the 31-year-old moving back to La Bombonera 11 years after departing.

The Argentina international had two successful seasons at Juve, scoring 50 goals in all competitions and helping the club to two league titles and one Coppa Italia as well as last season's UEFA Champions League final.

Messi' Display For Argentina Not Good Enough - Maradona

The 28-year-old scored just one goal in this summer's Copa America as the Albiceleste finished as runners-up in a major competition for the second time in 12 months.

Maradona, who led his country to victory at the 1986 World Cup, feels Messi's displays for the national team are not good enough but also took a swipe at his critics.

"We have the best player in the world and he scores four goals against Real Sociedad but comes here and doesn't touch the ball," he said in Ole.

Boca Paid €6.5million Plus Four Players For Carlos Tevez

Juventus have confirmed details of Carlos Tevez's move to Boca Juniors, with as many as four players possibly making the opposite switch. Carlos Tevez's move from Juventus to Boca Juniors will land the club €6.5million and potentially four of the Argentine club's hot prospects.

Boca confirmed that Argentina striker Tevez was set to return to his first club back in June, and the Italian champions have now rubber-stamped the transfer. As well as receiving the transfer fee, Juve have signed Boca striker Guido Vadala, 18, on a two-year loan deal, costing €3.5m, which can be made permanent for €9.4m.