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Argentina's defender Marcos Rojo (R) celebrates his goal with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on 26 June, 2018. Picture: AFP.

Angel di maria

Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

By Reuters

Nigeria were just minutes away from progressing before central defender Rojo superbly volleyed home a Gabriel Mercado cross from the right.

  • Lionel Messi converted a penalty as Argentina laboured to a 1-0 win over Chile in a World Cup qualifier on 23 March 2017. Picture: Facebook.

    Messi penalty lifts Argentina into qualifying berths

    Messi beat Claudio Bravo from the spot in the 16th minute after Angel Di Maria had been pushed from behind.

    1920 days ago
  • Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel di Maria celebrates a goal. Picture: AFP

    Di Maria birthday double helps PSG thump Barca

    Angel Di Maria was in scintillating form as Paris Saint-Germain's picked up a famous 4-0 win over Barcelona.

    1956 days ago
  • Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian forward Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona on February 14, 2017 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. Picture: AFP.

    Birthday boy Di Maria celebrates as PSG thrash Barca

    The Argentina winger scored in each half with PSG’s midfielder Julian Draxler and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani also finding the net.

    1957 days ago
  • Angel Di Maria stands with Paris St. Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi after signing for the French club in August 2015. Picture: PSG/Twitter

    Di Maria looks good fit for ambitious PSG

    The French champions paid £45 million for the Argentine winger.

    2515 days ago
  • FILE: The 27-year-old was expected to travel to the US after being given extended leave following the Copa America. Picture: Facebook.com

    Di Maria AWOL fuels rumours of PSG move

    The 27-year-old was expected to travel to the US after being given extended leave following the Copa America.

    2525 days ago
  • FILE: Wayne Rooney. Picture: Official Wayne Rooney Facebook page.

    Rooney: Di Maria will get back to his best at United

    The 27-year-old Argentine has done little to justify the British record transfer fee of £59.7mn.

    2671 days ago
  • Argentina attacker Angel di Maria. Picture: Facebook.com

    United midfielder Di Maria faces spell on sidelines

    The 26-year-old Argentine hobbled off in the 14th minute with a suspected hamstring injury.

    2765 days ago
  • Angel di Maria. Picture: Facebook.com

    Man U agree to record transfer for Di Maria

    The transfer fee outstrips the £50m Chelsea paid Liverpool for Fernando Torres in 2011.

    2860 days ago
  • FILE. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is expecting Angel Di Maria to begin pre-season training on 5 August. Picture: Facebook.com

    Di Maria to begin pre-season training

    Coach Carlo Ancelotti is expecting Angel Di Maria to begin pre-season training early next month.

    2890 days ago
  • Argentina attacker Angel di Maria. Picture: Official Argentina Football Facebook Page.

    Di Maria loss would be hefty blow

    Argentina are sweating over the fitness of midfielder Angel di Maria ahead of their semifinal against Holland.

    2911 days ago
  • FILE: Argentina pose for a team photo ahead of their match against Nigeria. Picture: Facebook.

    Argentina, Belgium through to last 8

    A late goal in the extra time from Angel Di Maria saw Argentina beat Switzerland 1-0 on Tuesday.

    2916 days ago
  • Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo as pictured on 26 August, 2012. Picture: AFP

    Mourinho proves his class against Mancini

    Real Madrid ushered Manchester City through the exit door of the Champions League on Wednesday.

    3503 days ago
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