Brazil and Argentina have been a sensation in soccer battles that have divided fans for decades. In these fan groups there are people who dedicate their lives for their favorite teams. Like all over the world, in Kerala too, the Brazil-Argentina fan associations and their heroic and vociferous challenges and bets have been heard. In such a way that the fan base is excited and the fight they have been waiting for ages will become a reality with the first semi-final of the Copa America. Both the teams and their fans still cherish the fighting spirit handed down from generation to generation. There are fans on both sides who argue over the number of wins, losses and trophies won. But let's take a look at the numbers and see what happened whenever Brazil and Argentina faced each other head-to-head. Brazil and Argentina met for the first time on September 20, 1914. The first international friendly match between the two teams. Argentina thrashed Brazil by three goals to no contest in a fierce battle at the Gymnasium Stadium in Buenos Aires. But if you look at the later matches, you can see that all the numbers are with Brazil. Since 1914, Brazil and Argentina have played head-to-head in 109 matches. Of these, Brazil won 45 matches, while only 39 matches were won by Argentina. The match ended in a draw in 25 overs. When Brazil scored 165 goals against Argentina, Argentina scored 166 times against Brazil.
If you look at the major championships, both teams are tied. If you look at the number of cups including World Cup and Copa America, both the teams have won 17 cups each. Brazil has lifted the FIFA World Cup five times, while Argentina has won the World Cup twice. But Brazil has won the Copa title eight times, while Argentina has taken home the Copa America 14 times. Check the detailed list.
Will in-form Sane and Wirtz strengthen Germany against Turkey?
There will be plenty of eyes on team selection in Julian Nagelsmann's second international window as Germany coach. With Turkey already one of eight nations to qualify for next summer's European Championship finals, the clash in Berlin offers an opportunity to explore how the Euro 2024 hosts will shape up. With Jamal Musiala the biggest player injured, Sane and Wirtz may be tasked with inspiring Germany's attacking play, both of whom have lit up the Bundesliga at times this season. Niklas Fulkrug scored in Nagelsmann's first two games as Germany toured the US last month, taking his best international scoring record to nine from 11 matches. Nagelsmann may want to hand Fulkrug's former Werder Bremen strike partner Marvin Daksch his first taste of international action following his first call-up. RB Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich is in contention to make his debut in Germany, with Manuel Neuer sitting out international duty after recently recovering from a complicated injury, and news that Marc-Andre ter Stegen has withdrawn with a back injury. Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella is also hoping the trip to Berlin will give his side a real test ahead of Euro 2024. Former Bayer Leverkusen star and current Inter Milan set-piece Borussia Dortmund's Salih Özkan forms a strong first-choice midfield. Peace specialist Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak could play in his side's final two Bundesliga encounters after recovering from a shoulder injury. One-time Schalke youth product Can Ayhan recently returned to the Turkish side and former Freiburg defender Çağlar Söyüncü has made brief appearances for Atletico Madrid in recent weeks after recovering from a groin problem. Experienced striker Cenk Tosun developed at Eintracht Frankfurt and played for various German youth national teams.
Sane is enjoying his best season yet with eight goals and six assists after 11 Bundesliga appearances. Wirtz has contributed eight goals for Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen, two fewer than club and countryman Jonas Hofmann. These teams last met in October 2020 when they shared a 3-3 friendly draw. None of Germany's scorers of the day - Julian Draxler, Florian Neuhaus and Luca Waldschmidt - are in the current squad. Overall, Germany have the best record in the competition so far with 14 wins, four draws and just three defeats from 21 matches. Nagelsmann's record as Germany's coach currently stands at one win (3-1 vs. USA) and one draw (2-2 vs. Mexico). Both matches were played during the international break in October.n Turkey coach Mondella was appointed to his role a day before Nagelsmann became Germany coach in September. Germany's position as hosts of Euro 2024 means they have automatically qualified for next summer's tournament, so the team is taking part in friendlies this year.
The DFB-Elf have actually won just one of their first six friendlies of 2023, suffering four defeats in the process, but they have beaten France and the United States in addition to drawing with Mexico in their last three. Julian Nagelsmann's side take on Austria in their final game of the year next Tuesday, and while there is nothing much on the line, the upcoming fixtures are once again incredibly important when it comes to building patterns of play. Germany have not played a competitive game since beating Costa Rica 4-2 at the 2022 World Cup last December, not enough to send them into the knockout rounds of the competition. The DFB-Team have now been knocked out in the group stage of the last two World Cups, but they have a relatively strong recent record at the European Championship, reaching the final in 2008, the semi-finals and round of 16 in 2012 and 2016. In 2020 Euro.Meanwhile, Turkey enjoyed a strong European Championship qualifying campaign, picking up 16 points from seven matches in Group D with five wins, one draw and one loss. Vincenzo Montella's side are top of their group and have already reached the final, meaning there is little pressure on them to get a positive result against Wales in their final game next Tuesday.Turkey suffered a 4–2 defeat against Japan in their last friendly match on 12 September, but they won their two games prior to this match, beating Croatia 1–0 and Latvia 4–0 during the international break in October. The Crescent-Stars were not at the 2022 World Cup, and their last appearance in the finals of that tournament was in 2002 when they finished third. Turkey made the semi-finals of Euro 2008 but have been eliminated in the group stage of their last two European Championship finals, including Euro 2020, so there is plenty of room for improvement.Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala was notably left out of Germany's squad for the November internationals, with the attacker unavailable for selection due to a hamstring problem.
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