Germany and Argentina faced off in Dusseldorf in a rematch of the World Cup Final on Wednesday. The match was the first international friendly for both clubs since their meeting in the Maracana back on July 13. Ironically, this game had already been scheduled prior to the championship game and was supposed to be Germany's big chance to hoist the trophy in front of its fans. But instead, it was Argentina that got a chance to exact revenge. Here are some observations from the Argentina's 4-2 win.
Many expected the summer transfer window to feature some astute moves to bolster the team's depth and improve it. But what has happened is nothing short of a calamity. Real Madrid is not only worse off than prior to the summer, but the team looks like it could be ready to suffer its worst season in years, and here's why.
Real Madrid made big signings this summer, but star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is not too thrilled with the moves that they made during the transfer window.
The third week of the Premier League featured some terrific action and the continued development of some unique storylines. Here are some major observations of the weekend that was.
Xabi Alonso made two huge announcements over the last few days, but only one of them was unexpected. The Basque midfielder announced that he would not only quit his international duty but would also be leaving his current club Real Madrid to try his fortunes with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich. Latin Post.com takes a look at why Alonso will be missed by Real Madrid.
The third weekend of the Premier League will offer up some interesting matches that should add to the intriguing drama unfolding in the first two weeks of the season. Latin Post breaks down some of the most interesting matches to look out for in Week Three.
The Spanish League gets underway this weekend. After much waiting, the world will get a chance to see what some of the best clubs in the world can do. From Real Madrid to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, Latin Post.com previews this weekend's action and schedules.
The soccer universe exploded on Thursday morning with a rather shocking proclamation from Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelott that Angel Di Maria rejected an offer from the club to stay. What would the soccer star's exit mean for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly planning to move Angel Di Maria, but the Argentina international doesn’t want to leave the club anytime soon.
Louis Van Gaal's debut did not go the way he expected. The Dutch manager, straight off a terrific World Cup with the Netherlands, was expected to come into Manchester and deliver a championship caliber side. Van Gaal did previously state that his club was not complete and that it lacked some pieces, but many expected his new 3-5-2 to have tremendous impact immediately.
Over the weekend it was announced that Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were close to reaching an agreement on midfielder Angel Di Maria. The move has not been made official, but it seems more and more likely that Di Maria is not going to be playing in Spain's capital in 2014-15. Here's a look at how Di Maria's potential departure would hurt Real Madrid.
When James Rodriguez was officially announced as a Real Madrid player earlier this season, it became a foregone conclusion that Angel Di Maria would be the man on his way out. But recent comments from Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti indicate that Di Maria could remain this season.
There is probably no fiercer rivalry in world soccer than the one between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two Spanish sides are not only renowned for their respective greatness but also for their tremendous spending habits during transfer windows.
Real Madrid officially announced last week that German star Toni Kroos would be joining the club. The former Bayern Munich star adds tremendous depth to Real Madrid's the midfield and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a diverse array of tactical options.
Real Madrid seems set to unload Sami Khedira and Angel Di Maria and could also be looking to sell striker Karim Benzema.Latin Post analyzes how the rumored departures of these key stars could hurt Real Madrid.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup has brought some of the most unforgettable moments in soccer history for fans across the world. LatinPost.com ranks the 10 biggest goals of the tournament leading up to the finals.
Argentina will have to make major adjustments in their upcoming World Cup 2014 semifinals clash against Netherlands after Angel Di Maria was ruled out for Wednesday’s match.
Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup after a late goal from Angel Di Maria gave them a 1-0 win over Switzerland Tuesday. Here are some things we learned from the match