They have the best young forwards in the planet in Messi, Tevez and Aguero, always have top-notch midfield ball busters, and their defense is serviceable. Will there be there a more complete team to challenge them in two years, or should we just hand them the trophy now.
On paper, they look pretty damn good. However, I just have a feeling that they will beat themselves along the way ... more than once.
Domination is a strong word. They might be a *tad* better than the elite countries (Brazil, France, Italy, etc..) But that's it.
The 2004 Olympic team also has something to say about "losing when it matters". (Carlitos won the Golden Boot with 8 goals.) Also, the 2007 U-20 World Cup team might have something to say. So yeah, the Argentina looks like they are lined up for World Domination.
Argentina has made a habit of winning the U19 recently, and 6 overall, and historically is a very shaky barometer of things to come. Argentina does have the spectre of Brazil to deal with, but they have only played in the world cup 3 times since 1978, and the record is 1-1-1. My big problem with Brazil lately is that they don't play like Brazil. And if they do, then Brazil is in northern europe. It is very crude, but it is also effective. I can't fault them for that Argentina's style has not changed, and it is at its sublime best when they have excellent goal setters. They play the beautiful game better than anyone. They have to be considered a very strong candidate, if not the favorite to lift the cup.
