When did the Argentine national football team win the Olympics?
When did the Argentine national football team win the Olympics?
The Argentine olympic team won the Olympics football tournaments in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. Argentina, Brazil and France are the only national teams that have won the three most important men’s titles recognized by FIFA: the World Cup, the Confederations Cup, and the Olympic tournament.
Who was the substitute goalkeeper for Argentina in the 1958 World Cup?
Chery was Uruguay’s substitute goalkeeper and died during the 1919 South American Championship after collapsing in a game against Chile. At the 1958 World Cup, Argentina wore the yellow jersey of Swedish club IFK Malmö in the match against West Germany, as the team arrived in Sweden without an away kit.
Who was the first manager of the Argentina national team?
The first Argentina national team manager was Ángel Vázquez, appointed in 1924. Guillermo Stábile is the manager with the most matches coaching the team (127).
Where does the Argentina national football team play their home games?
Argentina’s home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires. La Selección (national team), also known as the Albicelestes, has appeared in five World Cup finals, including the first final in 1930, which they lost 4–2 to Uruguay. Argentina won in their next final appearance in 1978,…
Who is the governing body for football in Argentina?
Champions (1992) The Argentina national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Argentina) represents Argentina in football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), the governing body for football in Argentina.
Who is the coach of the Argentine football team?
Nickname (s) La Albiceleste (The White and Sky Blues) Association Argentine Football Association (AFA) Confederation CONMEBOL (South America) Head coach Lionel Scaloni Captain Lionel Messi
When was the first soccer game played in Argentina?
The first match ever recorded by Argentina was against Uruguay. The game was held in Montevideo on 16 May 1901 and Argentina won 3–2. During the first years of its existence, the Argentina national team only played friendly matches against other South American teams.
