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FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs Germany “ A royal football rivalry

New Delhi: Brazil-Argentina and Germany-Netherlands may be the fiercest rivalries in international soccer. But Germany and Argentina still have quite the conjoined history, arguably more than either of the other two in the World Cup.

India TV Sports Desk Updated on: July 12, 2014 8:57 IST

2010 World Cup Quarterfinal



The day the myth of Maradona the manager died. Argentina drew a soft group containing South Korea, Greece and Nigeria. They played a relatively benign Mexico in the Round of 16. Finally coming up against formidable opposition in Germany, the Argentines received a cold slap to the face. Thomas Müller scored in the third minute. A three-goal barrage in the second half put the match out of reach. The young Germans lost to Spain in the semis. Argentina reconstructed their team around this Messi fellow.



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