Maradona fracas with the German fans after the 0-4 world cup 2010 humiliation at the hands of the Germans!!

This is the scenic view of the Table Mountain, in Cape Town, the icon of South Africa. Cape Town is also the city where Diego Maradona's and his boys were heartbroken after the crushing 0-4 defeat against Germany at the quarter final stage of the 2010 World Cup, held at the Green Point Stadium, Cape Town.



The 2010 World Cup champion will now be decided between the 2 times finalist at the 1974 and 1978 world cup - The Netherlands, 2008 European champion Spain, World Cup1930 and 1950 winner Uruguay and 3 times World Cup Champion (1954, 1974 and 1990)Germany.



The match ended unexpectedly with a 4-0 drubbing by Germany against the hapless Argentina. Seen here, Germany striker Miroslav Klose, scoring Germany 2nd goal in 68th minute of the second half. Klose later scored his 2nd goal of the night at the 89th minute for Germany's 4th goal.


On 3rd July 2010, Germany inflicted Argentina biggest ever loss in a World Cup match. The 4-0 drubbing of Diego Maradona's boys at the hands of the Germans, was totally unexpected. Billions of people around the world expected Argentina to give a very tough fight against the mighty Germans. In the end, it was "Don't cry for me Argentina".

Matches at any level pitting the 3 times world chamipons Germany against 2 times World Champion Argentina were always explosive.

These two teams have met at the World Cup final twice in 1986 and 4 years later in 1990.

In the 1986 final held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico, Diego Maradona's team prevailed, winning 3-2 to lift the World Cup for the 2nd times after their first triumph in the Mario Kempes inspired team of 1978.

However Germany avenged that painful defeat by inflicting a 1-0 loss against Maradona and co in the 1990 world cup final in Rome, Italy. A sole penalty goal by Andreas Brehme, allowed Germany to lift the coveted and prestigious trophy for the 3rd time.

Both teams also fought it out at the same quarter final level at the 2006 World Cup in Germany where the home team once again prevailed. Germany won the penalty shoot out after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.

Before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Germany actually lost 0-1 to Argentina in a pre world cup friendly match held at the Allianz Arena in Munich on

However, last night on 3rd July 2010, Germany played differently and superbly, their splendid passes and game strategy worked out magnificently and perfectly and caused endless havoc at the hearts of the Argentine defence from the 1st minute till the 90th minute.

The Argentina defence failed to contain the relentless German attack, conceeding a goal as early as the 3rd minutes, courtesy of a Bastian Schweinsteiger free kick, headed by Thomas Muller from close range, leaving Argentine long haired 6 foot 5 inches goalkeeper, Sergio Romero no chance at all.

A Miroslav Klose double goals in the 68th and 89th minute as well as Arne Friedrich 1st goal for Germany in 77 matches in the 74th minute, sealed Argentina's fate with a 4-0 drubbing.


This was a scene after Argentina's worst ever defeat in a World Cup Match, the 0-4 humiliation by the Germans at the Argentina's coach - the legendary Diego Armando Maradona seen in a fracas with the Germans who celebrated too close behind the Argentine bench. Diego has to be calmed by his daughter, Dalma.



This made in German banner which reads "Bye, Maradona" also further incensed the already crushed and heart broken Argentine legend.


In the 0-4 loss, Argentine playmaker and 2009/2010 World and European footballer of the year, Lionel Messi failed to shine. He occasionaly threatened the rock solid German defence but to no avail. Sadly, Messi leaves this 2010 World Cup without scoring a goal, however his many defence splitting passes has helped Argentina to progress into the quarter final, defeating Nigeria, South Korea, Greece and Mexico in the process.


"Messi is my Maradona," said Maradona himself, as the head coach of the Argentine national team.


Martin Palermo dubbed the Joker for missing 3 penalties in a match against Colombia in the 1999 Copa America, thus infamously earning him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for missing three penalties for Argentina in a single international match. The first penalty rebounded off the crossbar; the second penalty went over; the third was saved by the Colombian goalkeeper, Miguel Calero. Though his international career seemed to be over at the end of his magnificent career, Palermo late goal in a crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier with Paraguay, secured his place in this Argentina squad, with boss Diego Maradona hailing him as 'Saint Martin' after that game.



Argentina's forward Diego Milito's 2 goals for Inter Milan against Bayern Munich en route to winning the Champions League on May 2010, was not enough to earn him a first team place. Milito did not feature in the 0-4 demoliton of Argentina by Germany in the 2010 World Cup quarter final at Cape Town.

Last but not least, I join millions of frustrated Argentina fans around the globes and other galaxies as well, in singing this heart broken song.

Maradona digigit anjing !!!!

Lagenda bolasepak dunia dari Argentina, Diego Maradona dilaporkan digigit anjing peliharaannya.

Ekoran kejadian itu, Maradona dilaporkan media Argentina perlu melalui satu pembedahan kecil bagi membetulkan kecederaan pada bahagian atas mulutnya.

Maradona dijangka keluar dari klinik hari ini dan keadaannya dilaporkan stabil.

Ketika insiden berkenaan, Maradona dilaporkan sedang bermain dengan anjing “Shar Pei” di kediamannya di Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Sidang media mengenai keadaan terkini Maradona akan diadakan hari ini Rabu 31 Mac 2010.

Maradona membantu Argentina menjulang Piala Dunia 1986 di Mexico, menewaskan Jerman Barat 3-2 di final di Stadium Azteca.

Kejohanan Piala Dunia 1986 itu turut diingati dengan insiden Hand of God dan jaringan solo Maradona ketika Argentina menewaskan England 2-1 di suku akhir.

Maradona kini jurulatih kebangsaan Argentina dalam mengharungi cabaran Piala Dunia 2010 di Afrika Selatan, bermula Jun ini.

Diego Maradona will not like this...

Argentine football legend, Diego Armando Maradona, will not like this news report.

The Guardian today reported that substantial amount of international tourists have cancelled their trips to Argentina as swine flu death toll in that country, reached 137, making Argentina the 2nd worst hit in terms of the virus fatality, behind the United States.

Currently there are 211 deaths, caused by the pandemic in the USA.

In Argentina, travel agents and airlines have reported a sharp drop in business amid concern that the death toll will continue to rise during the rest of the southern hemisphere's winter.

An unfamiliar quiet has descended over some of Buenos Aires's tourist quarters, with many restaurants and theatres closed or deserted. Ski resorts such as Bariloche, which are normally packed at this time, have rooms to spare. Hotels, restaurants, and shops said they were losing around US$150 million (£95m) weekly.

The vice president of Spain, Maria Teresa Fernández de la Vega, has decided to bypass Argentina on a forthcoming South America tour, reportedly because of the A (H1N1) virus.

The Brazilian airline GOL cancelled some chartered flights to its neighbour after passengers numbers dropped by half. Brazil's government has advised against travel to Argentina and Chile, also badly hit. Some travel agents have reported a 50 percent drop in travelers.

The British Foreign Office updated its travel advice to warn that Buenos Aires and 17 provinces had declared a health emergency. It does not urge Britons to stay away but is not exactly encouraging.

The authorities hope recent temporary restrictions will curb the epidemic. Schools, universities, cinemas, theatres, and gymnasiums were closed and pregnant women and children were among those urged to stay indoors.

The Catholic church urged worshippers to sit far apart, to avoid handshakes, and to take the communion wafer in their hands rather than directly on the tongue. Doctors urged people to not greet each other with a kiss and to not share mate, a herbal drink traditionally drunk from a straw and passed between friends.

The government said yesterday the worst may be over. The numbers reporting flu symptoms has reportedly halved in recent days. Theatres, which were shut for the past 10 days, said they would reopen this weekend but appealed to the sick to stay away.

I wonder wether the football stadiums across Argentina will also see a drastic drop in fans attendance??

I used to watch over the TV, football stadiums in Argentina are always jam packed whenever top teams in the Argentine league are playing.

Top teams include Independiente, Boca Juniors, Argentinos Juniors and River Plate - these 4 are like Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and my all time favourite - Liverpool in the English Premier League.

Say no to H1N1, say yes to Liverpool and Diego Armando Maradona.