What is the reason behind rivalry between argentina vs brazil football teams?”
he Argentina and Brazil football rivalry is a highly competitive sports rivalry that exists between the national football teams of the two countries, as well as their respective sets of fans. Games between the two teams, even those that are only friendly matches, are often marked by notable and sometimes controversial incidents. This Rivalry is also called ‘The Battle of the South Americans’. ince their first match in 1914, the national teams have played 93 matches counting friendlies, World Cup, and other official competitions (excluding matches between youth sides). Even though there is a difference depending on whether the Argentine Football Association (AFA) or the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) does the counting, the near-balance is not in dispute. Of the 93 matches played between both national teams, 24 were draws, 35 were Brazilian victories and 34 for Argentina, with 149 goals for Argentina and 145 for Brazil. Only counting World Cup matches Brazil is ahead with 2 wins,
Argentina and Brazil are the two biggest rivals in football and the rivalry between the two Latin powerhouses is perhaps the fiercest in world football. The two arch-rivals are going to meet once again in a breath-taking world cup qualifying game on 5 September 2009 (Saturday) at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario. No doubt, prestige and pride are always big matters whenever Brazil and Argentina take on each other on football ground. However, this time both sides know the fact that both prestige and points are at stake ahead of the upcoming game. Naturally, Argentina and Brazil both would like to give their best on Saturday in order to win this important and prestigious world cup qualifier. Match: Argentina vs Brazil; FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualification Date: 5 September 2009 (Saturday) Venue: Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario, Argentina Time: Local time (21:30); GMT (00:30am); Indian standard time (06:00am); USA time: Washington (20:30), Los Angles (17:30), Chicago (19:30), New
