We all know how these two sides made it to the quarter-finals. Controversy follows them both: Germany ousted England 4-1 in the Last 16 in a game where Frank Lampard’s disallowed clean goal made the headlines. Meanwhile, Argentina saw out Mexico in a 3-1 victory that was started by Carlos Tevez’s offside goal. Now, Germany and Argentina will affront each other as the world is anticipating a vibrant battle.
Argentina vs Germany Clash: War Of Words And Funny Quotes Heat The Atmosphere Up
It’s not surprising to know that the fight between Argentina and Germany has already started. Not on the pitch, but in the media – through a war of words. You would expect Diego Maradona – who found a new way of blowing the Vuvuzela horn with his nostrils – to engage in a typical pre-match confrontation against the Germans. Keeping in mind that the Argentines violently attacked the Germans after controversially losing to them in the quarter-finals of the 2006 World Cup, watch this interesting video below:
Adding fire to the duel between Schweinsteiger and Maradona, Captain Philipp Lahm declared:
“I can only agree with all that Bastian said. We all know how most South Americans are impulsive and temperamental. They do not know how to react when they lose. But on Saturday, we will see how they will be beaten. I’m curious to see how they will behave after getting defeated this time round.”
However, Argentina and Palermo midfielder Javier Pastore preferred not to be involved in mind games as he rubbished off Bastian Schweinsteiger’s claims. He told CalcioNews24:
“He [Bastian Schweinsteiger] can say whatever he likes. We [Argentines] only think of playing and entertaining those who watch us.”
Indeed, this is a philosophy that Argentina's Martin Demichelis holds on to. 
In a comment indirectly mocking John Terry following England’s disastrous 4-1 loss to Germany, Demichelis stated:
“If I have the game that England’s John Terry had against Germany, then I won’t be able to fly back to my country.”
The Bayern Munich defender is keen to avoid repeating the mistake that let goalkeeper Sergio Romero concede his first goal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup against South Korea.
In another funny statement, fervent Oasis fan Lionel Messi declared (to assure Oasis’ dejected guitarist Noel Gallagher):
“If Oasis love England as much as they do love Manchester City, you can tell yourself that I’ll do everything I can to defeat the team [Germany] that knocked their beloved England out of the World Cup.”
Maradona’s reply to Bastian Schweinsteiger’s comments rather let German fans think of the Argentine coach as a ‘nasty loser’. But Lionel Messi’s quote in favor of his favorite band Oasis might freeze Germans with fear. Beware of La Pulga’s threat when he is at his best!
Germans Get Ready For The Fight
Perhaps, it would be right for Germany to concede defeat in the war of words against the Argentines. But this doesn’t mean that they are not eager to pounce on their rivals on the pitch come Saturday.
Joachim Lowe’s Michael Ballack-less squad are ready to bring down a ‘top team’ as Captain Philipp Lahm explained:
“We have to show that we can finally beat a big team – teams like Argentina, Brazil, or Spain. Definitely, these teams are bigger opponents than England [whom Germany defeated 4-1].
“We need to concentrate on our football and that’s all. Our young team has shown that it can beat a top team like Argentina in 90 minutes.”
Skipper Philip Lahm does seem highly confident ahead of Saturday’s fixture but young goalkeeper Neuer is wary of Argentina’s potential.
“It’s not going to be easy against a team like Argentina that is packed with superstars. But, we won’t have to show any sign of weakness. Maybe, we should even walk out with a touch of arrogance – especially if the game goes down to penalties.”
Lucas Podolski’s penalty miss against Serbia on Match-day Two ended Germany’s enviable World Cup penalty record since 1974. In this case, are Germans right to be so confident of emerging victorious should the game go down to a penalty shoot-out as it did in the 2006 World Cup?
Get more info ahead of the Argentina vs Germany game here:
https://www.livesoccertv.com/news/1175/argentina-vs-germany-fifa-world-cup-match-preview/
https://www.livesoccertv.com/news/1176/argentina-vs-alemania-copa-del-mundo-fifa-2010-previa/
