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Argentina was back to their winning ways today defeating Uruguay 4-2 in the final match of their group for the Copa America tournament. They now move on to the second round. Congratulations!
I lived in Argentina in 1978 when they won their first world cup. Talk about a crazy society. Argentinos love their futbol. A few years later they were at war with England but also played them in the world cup soon after the war. England won the war but Argentina won the game. I'm sure if given the opportunity to change the outcome of both, win the war and lose the game, most Argentines would have declined. That's how fanatical they are with their futbol.
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I'm sure if given the opportunity to change the outcome of both, win the war and lose the game, most Argentines would have declined. That's how fanatical they are with their futbol. |
War is always a terrible thing. Even when you win a war, you really lose because many soldiers are killed. It was a sad time for Argentina and I really shouldn't have brought it up because this is a thread about futbol, not war. At least in futbol, when you win, you are the winner. In war, the winning side also suffers many casualties.
Argentina is top of the CONBEMOL region, a whole 4 points ahead of Brazil! They're one step closer to World Cup 2006 after defeating the Colombians 1-0 this last weekend. The big matchup between Brazil and Argentina is June 7th. Let's see if Brazil can make a run at the lead!
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The big matchup between Brazil and Argentina is June 7th. |