Category Archive: Senior

Copa America Final 2016: Argentina v Chile analysis

FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT The Copa America Centenario concluded on Sunday night with a tense, closely-fought contest between Argentina and Chile in a repeat of last year’s final.  And, in… Continue reading

Copa America 2016: Argentina v Venezuela Analysis

FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT As the centenary edition of the Copa America reaches its knock-out phases, the competition really begins to hot up.  High-profile casualties Brazil and Uruguay have already… Continue reading

Copa America 2015: Team of the Tournament

ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT Chile ended their near century drought with a penalty shoot-out victory over Argentina in front of a sea of red in Santiago on Saturday to… Continue reading

What Next: Colombia

ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED ON OUTSIDE OF THE BOOT With no competitive fixtures for almost a year, the post-World Cup period is the perfect opportunity for South American nations to assess, experiment and, in… Continue reading

Argentina World Cup Review

It was a case of close but no cigar for Argentina after Mario Gotze’s 113th winner shattered dreams of a third world title for the Albiceleste.   Left to ruminate on a series of near… Continue reading

In defence of Argentina’s defence

ARTICLE FIRST FEATURED AT BACK PAGE FOOTBALL With their passage to Brazil already confirmed, Argentina’s final two qualifiers gave boss Alejandro Sabella an opportunity to experiment with his squad selection, especially in light… Continue reading

A Bright Future for Mexico or another false dawn?

(Article first featured on In Our Humble Opinion 31/08/12) This summer’s footballing successes for Mexico have been a much needed lift for a country besieged by a violent drug war that has devastated… Continue reading

Copa America 2011 Review

(Article first featured on In Our Humble Opinion 22/08/11) This year’s Copa America, held in Argentina, proved to be one of the most competitive and hard fought editions of the world’s oldest international tournament. … Continue reading