Argentina will not change their playing style against Germany in the FIFA World Cup 2010 quarter-final match

The match between Argentina and Germany is in the centre of all attraction after Brazil has been kicked out from the quarter-final round of FIFA World Cup 2010 after losing the match against Netherlands by 2-1.

Winning the match, Netherlands secure their place in the semi-final round. Now, fans around the world will be watching to see another semi-finalist team between Argentina and Germany which will be held on 3^rd July 2010.

Both teams are taking preparation to keep their hope alive to play in the semi-final round. It is expected to see a hard-fought game between them. Argentina football team will be looking for taking revenge. On the other hand, Germany will try their best to repeat their performance what they did four years ago.

This match has already been announced as the biggest match of the tournament. Players between the two countries have already involved in a war of the words. Germany players like midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and captain, Philipp Lahm, have already raised question about the mentally of Argentine football team.

Argentina football coach, Diego Maradona, is hopeful about the performance of his team in the ongoing tournament. He does not want to change his playing style for the next match.

Argentine striker, Lionel Messi, was doubt for the match against Germany because of his cold problem. However, his presence in the training season not only boosts Latin American football team but also make sure that he is fit to play in the match. It will be a tough challenge for Maradona who promised to show fireworks against Germany.

Lionel Messi will be the main attraction of this match. He is yet to make any score of this tournament. May be, he would start scoring against Germany. Who Argentina will have to largely on the players are Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain. Other players are Sergio Aguero, Champions League winner Diego Milito and veteran Martin Palermo.

Germany is also strong team. They have players like Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose. It is going to be a tough challenge for the former skipper and coach, Franz Beckenbauer.

Who do you think can win the match: Argentina or Germany?

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Bastian Schweinsteiger takes Argentina as weak opponent in the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final

Ahead of the Saturday’s FIFA World Cup 2010 quarter-final match between Argentina and Germany a war of words has started where fans and experts are giving opinions to put their team as hot favorite. German midfielder, Bastian Schweinsteiger, is one of the players who joined the war of word by branding Diego Maradona's side disrespectful. He says,

“I find that the behaviour of the Argentinians on the pitch, how they gesticulate and how they try to influence the referee, is disrespectful.”

Bastian Schweinsteiger made his debut in a friendly match in Munich in March where Germany defeated Argentina by 1-0. He is yet to make any scored of this on going tournament but it is expected that he will sure to cause Argentina problems.

This is perhaps going to be the second meet between the two teams in World Cup competition. In the quarter-final of the 2006 World Cup, where Schweinsteiger was in the German team, Argentina lost to Germany by 4-2 on penalties at Berlin's Olympic Stadium. However, the host country, Germany, went on to finish third position at the tournament.

However, this match was remembered for the clash between the players and officials that took place immediately after the shoot-out. Germany players are looking to repeat their performance once again. On the other hand, Argentina will be looking for taking revenge for their defeat in the last World Cup.

Germany football team looks much stronger against Argentina as they defeated England by 4-1 in the round of 16. Schweinsteiger is hopeful about the victory over Argentina at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town and they must not be frightened by Argentina.

Fans around the world will be looking to see what method Diego Maradona will apply to win the match against Germany. No doubt, Argentina football team didn’t face any strong team like Germany in this on going tournament. So, the match between Argentina and Germany will be the most exciting match.

Both teams will try hard to win the match at any cost. Winning the match means make sure the place in the next round. To make sure the place in the semi-final round both teams will show their best game.

Millions of fans are excitedly waiting to see what will happen on 3^rd July 2010.

Who do you think can win the match: Argentina or Germany?

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