Let the story continue .... Wait, no one knows about it! Yes, it's true, the countries of Argentina and Nigeria have been battling it out for the better part of twenty years on the pitch, yet somehow, nobody even really notices. http://alfilodelocutre.net/3-strategies-for-scratch-off-lottery-tickets/ It will be intense when these two dance on June 12th in the first match of Group B.

You see, Nigeria has never beaten Argentina in the World Cup, and this will be the third time that these two countries have faced off against each other in the group stage. Argentina was victorious in the '94 and '02 campaigns, and in the '95 Confederations Cup, Nigeria could only muster up a draw in another group stage match against the Argentineans. Strangely enough, though, Nigeria has beaten Argentina for the Olympic Gold Metal in '96, but lost to them in the Gold Metal game at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Argentina beat Nigeria again in the 2005 youth FIFA Under-20 World Cup final. But since '93, Nigeria has beaten Argentina four out of five times at the youth FIFA Under-17 World Cup games. http://imagehost.biz/what-are-the-odds-of-winning-the-powerball/ While the history heats up early on, the Argentines excel more as they get older. The talent is apparent at this year's World Cup. World Cup betting is keeping a close eye on this rivalry.

Argentina has a lot of talent. In fact, it's probably more than they need to get the job done. Lionel Messi, last year's FIFA World Player Of The Years (club: Barcelona), will lead the charge with Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid) and Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), who are both highly skilled goal scorers. This could be linked to a move by Chelsea to English club powerhouse Chelsea. The attacking prowess is further deepened by veteran forward Diego Milito (Inter Milan) and youngster Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid). The Defense is anchored by World Cup veterans Walter Samuel (Inter Milan), Javier Zanetti (also Inter Milan), Gabriel Heinze (French club Marseille), and Martin Demichelis (German juggernaut Bayern Munich). The midfield will be thin, but serviceable, with Liverpool teammates Javier Mascherano and Maxi Rodriguez, and another Inter Milan player, Esteban Cambiasso, hoping to provide support for the multitude of forwards.

The toxicity of this team is really their anchor, as head coach Diego Maradona (yes, that Maradona) tries to execute a proper game plan for this team. His personal battle of drug addiction, alcoholism, and inability to deal with cultural fame has caused for some riffs on the team since he took over as manager in 2008. Key players have left the team because of philosophical differences with Maradona, and the shaky start to his campaign has put him in the hotseat. Maradona and World Cup betting will be ending their controversial career, which has seen the country in the World Cup 14 times and win it twice.

But here comes Nigeria, just the remedy for the Argentineans. Not to say Nigeria will lay over and die, because they bring a talented, but less experienced squad to the Cup. With this being their fourth appearance, not much will be expected from them. The players and their country know that they can make a difference. Forwards Nwankwo Kanu and John Utaka both play for Portsmouth in the English Premier League, and will be counted on to do the scoring. Midfielder John Obi Mikel (Chelsea) has yet to live up to his youth hype at his club, but can be a very productive player. Defender Joseph Yobo (Everton) is an old-school type of physical player with experience in previous World Cups. Although Nigeria's speed will usually outweigh any lack of talent, it will be difficult to beat quick attackers like Tevez or Messi.

In the end, Argentina's past against Nigeria and its success in previous World Cups will be more than anything Nigeria can offer. A high-scoring affair this game should be, with the result going, once again, to the Argentineans by at least a goal or two. Which World Cup bettors are you going to pick? Go to the site and bet where everyone bets.