The unbearable lightness of being – or how a thin piece of synthetic cloth can become a lead weight
Playing for one of Argentina's top clubs carries a heavy responsibility..and a weighty shirt, as relegation-threatened River Plate are finding out.
Messi, Maradona and Batista
Next year’s Copa America in Argentina will be a chance for Argentina to make up for a disappointing World Cup. Will Messi be able to rise to the occasion?
Batista breeze replaces Maradona whirlwind
Argentina have not suddenly become world champions after beating Spain 4-1 nor have the Spanish lost the sheen of their World Cup victory.
For Argentine fans, though, the performance more than the result gives them hope for a fresh start, possibly wit...
Spain suffer Argentine embarrassment but write them off at your peril
Spain's patched up team get the benefit of the doubt after a 4-1 defeat by Argentina but do look out for any signs of weakness in the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers.
