Spain vs. Argentina

Maradona to rely on his Spanish
Friday, 13 November 2009

BUENOS AIRES - Argentina and the Spanish team will test each of the strengths, before fighting in the 2010 World Cup. But in friendlies on Sunday (15/11/2009) in the morning, coach Diego Maradona Tango was more sponsor of La Furia Roja team other than your foster child. Why?

Maradona made the comment this time referring to the way the two teams in the qualifying round. Spain sailed smoothly into South Africa, with a clean sweep victory in the ten qualifying action. Meanwhile, her care team had to go through a tense final fight against Uruguay (1-0 win), before finally successful holding direct ticket to the World Cup.

"Spain is clearly a favorite in the match. For they were undergoing a remarkable moment," said Maradona was quoted as saying Goal, Friday (13/11/2009).

Despite the pessimism, but Maradona admitted his team is still likely to come out as winners, "To do that, we will be very dependent upon the performance of the players."

Maradona also admitted if the duel contra Argentina Spain will be fighting two Barcelona players, Xavi Hernandez (Spain) and Los Albiceleste magical boy, Lionel Messi.

"Every time I see the appearance Xavi, he was always able to master all areas of the field. While Messi is the world's best players. He has a big responsibility, because he must be a team leader," said the coach who had a scoring controversy with this God's hands.