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A message: Changes to Mundo Albiceleste, reduced ads, new design

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Hello everyone,

Since the start of the new year, we have been experimenting with different ads and locations across the Mundo Albiceleste website. And if we are being completely honest, it was time for a permanent change.

We have also been hearing and reading all of your feedbacks and are happy to announce what we believe are significant changes. The number of ads on the website have been reduced (we believe significantly) and ultimately, while the ads do help in keeping up with the maintenance of the website, we still want every one to enjoy viewing and reading the content.

Mundo Albiceleste was built by Argentina fans and for Argentina fans, which is why we believe that should remain the priority and will remain the priority.

Should you have any comments or suggestions, please, do let us know in the comments below or email us at mundoalbiceleste10@gmail.com. Our aim is to continue to improve and to provide more content (which we will continue to be doing and will be introducing new sections throughout the year) than we ever have before. And to aim for quality over quantity.

As always, your feedback is strongly appreciated. Mundo Albiceleste has been around since 2006 and we would not be where we are without the Mundo Albiceleste family.

Thank you,

Valentín Castellanos scores for West Ham in 3-1 loss vs. Newcastle United

Taty Castellanos scored for West Ham in their 3-1 loss against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, but the result left the club close to relegation from the Premier League.

The Argentine forward scored West Ham’s only goal with a strike from outside the box that found the top corner. It was Castellanos’ sixth goal in 21 Premier League matches this season.

With the loss, West Ham remain in 18th place with 36 points, two behind Tottenham, who occupy the last safe spot in the table. Cristian Romero’s Tottenham still have a match in hand and could secure Premier League safety with a win against Chelsea on Tuesday.

Even a draw could leave Tottenham in a strong position because of their much better goal difference compared to West Ham. With only one matchday left after that, West Ham are now close to relegation.

Guido Rodríguez scores for Valencia in 4-3 win vs. Real Sociedad

Guido Rodríguez scored for Valencia in their 4-3 away win against Real Sociedad in La Liga’s matchday 37.

The Argentine midfielder, who is part of Lionel Scaloni’s 55-man preliminary list for the 2026 World Cup, continues to have a good season with Valencia. The former River Plate player scored the temporary 3-3 equalizer in the 89th minute after a corner kick and a great header inside the box.

A few minutes later, Valencia scored again to complete the comeback and win 4-3 away from home.

With the win, Valencia remain in contention to qualify for the UEFA Conference League for the 2026/2027 season heading into the final matchday.

Benfica announces that Nicolás Otamendi will leave the club

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Benfica have announced that Nicolás Otamendi will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

Nicolás Otamendi will be leaving Benfica after six seasons at the club, winning four trophies. The 38 year old joined Benfica in 2020 from Manchester City.

Otamendi is rumored to be returning to Argentina with River Plate being linked to the player.

Thiago Almada could leave Atletico Madrid, Boca Juniors on radar

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Thiago Almada could be leaving Atletico Madrid with Boca Juniors on the radar.

Almada joined Atletico Madrid from Botafogo at the start of the season but has not been a regular under coach Diego Simeone. According to Fernando Czyz, Almada’s agent is presently in Madrid negotiating his departure.

The 25 year old has a contract with Atletico until June 2030 but would not be against returning to Argentina. Almada has played in 26 league matches, many of them coming off the bench as a substitute.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni on repeating as World Cup champions

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about repeating as World Cup champions.

Lionel Scaloni has won four trophies with the Argentina national team, the biggest one being in 2022 when he won the World Cup. No team has successfully defended and won back to back World Cup titles since 1958 and 1962 when Brazil repeated as winners. Speaking in an interview with CONMEBOL, Scaloni spoke about the team and the World Cup. Here is what he had to say:

“To win, a lot of things have to come together. It’s not just about playing well.

“It’s very difficult. We are obviously going to try, just like Argentina does every time it steps up. Try to reach the maximum. It’s tough but not impossible.

“With the coaching staff, we leave nothing to chance but we are very concise in what we tell them.

We” don’t pass on all the information we really have because we block them up.

“We breathe football and try to make sure nothing slips through our fingers.”