Messi led Argentina to the world youth championships in 2005, when he was the top scorer (six goals) and most valuable player.

Juan Espil, a 6-3 forward who led Argentina with 25 points, scored 7 of his team's final 8 points.

He is not the player he was four years ago when he scored five goals to lead Argentina to the championship in Mexico.

Three months after leading Argentina to the gold medal, he is averaging 20.5 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

Porta led Argentina to the 1987 World Cup, at the age of 36 and retired after the tournament.

In 1986, as national team captain, he led Argentina to the World Cup championship in Mexico.

Despite this, Bielsa was given a second chance to lead Argentina to major success and stayed on his position.

Bielsa resigned last week after leading Argentina to the Olympic gold medal.

In the Venice Cup contest for women's teams, the surviving American team led Argentina by 35 after 26 deals.

The star forward led Argentina to the country's second World Cup title in 1986.