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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,

Facundo Medina Joins Olympique de Marseille from RC Lens

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Facundo Medina has completed a €20 million move to Olympique de Marseille from RC Lens. The 26-year-old defender, who can play as a center-back or left-back, was warmly welcomed in Marseille on Tuesday by dozens of fans waiting to greet him at the airport.

Medina, who will join fellow Argentine Leonardo Balerdi in Marseille’s squad, praised the passionate fan base, calling them “the best fans in France.”

The five-year deal also brought joy to his former clubs in Argentina. Both River Plate and Talleres will benefit financially from the transfer. Talleres will receive around $1.23 million and River Plate approximately $701,000, thanks to sell-on clauses and the FIFA solidarity mechanism.

Medina leaves RC Lens after five solid seasons, where he made 165 appearances, scored eight goals, and provided ten assists. His performances in Ligue 1 were key to earning a return to Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad, featuring in the national team’s most recent call-ups.

Valentín Barco signs with RC Strasbourg until 2029

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Valentín “Colo” Barco will remain in France after Racing Club de Strasbourg exercised the €10 million purchase option to sign the Argentine left-footed talent on a long-term deal through June 2029.

After struggling to find minutes at Brighton and during a brief loan at Sevilla, Barco found his form in Strasbourg under manager Liam Rosenior. The French side impressed in Ligue 1, finishing seventh and qualifying for the UEFA Conference League — or potentially the Europa League if Lyon’s relegation is confirmed.

The 20-year-old Argentine shined in his role as a left-sided central midfielder, the same position he thrived in during his Boca Juniors days under Jorge Almirón. His resurgence earned him a return to the Argentina national team, receiving a call-up for the June 2025 qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.

In just 16 appearances, Barco convinced Strasbourg’s coaching staff and board to invest in his future. The club’s decision was supported by a record-breaking sale of Habib Diarra to Sunderland for €31.5 million, giving Strasbourg financial room to secure Barco’s transfer.

Argentina Club World Cup Round of 16 preview, Nicolás González and Juventus vs. Real Madrid

Nicolás González and Juventus will play Real Madrid in the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup and Tuesday will have four Argentine players in the tournament. The winner of Juventus against Real Madrid will play the winner of Tuesday’s second match which is Monterrey against Borussia Dortmund.

Monterrey have three Argentine players in the team. Esteban Andrada, who has played in all three of Monterrey’s matches at the Club World Cup and Lucas Ocampos and Jorge Rodríguez, who have played two matches each.

Germán Cano scores for Fluminense in 2-0 win vs. Inter at Club World Cup

Germán Cano scored for Fluminense in their 2-0 win against Inter at the Club World Cup.

Cano got his first goal at the Club World Cup, eliminating Inter from the tournament. The Argentine scored from close range after just three minutes to give Fluminense the 1-0 lead.

The Brazilian club would score one more late in the match. Juan Freytes also started the match for Fluminense at center back while Lautaro Martínez started for Inter and Valentín Carboni was brought on as a substitute.

Fluminense will play either Real Madrid or Al-Hilal in the quarter finals.

Lionel Messi considering playing elsewhere before World Cup

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Lionel Messi is considering changing clubs before the World Cup.

Messi could be playing at a different club before the start of the World Cup next year. According to Esteban Edul, the 38 year old is considering playing elsewhere, other than Inter Miami, before the World Cup next year with the Argentina national team.

Speaking on television, here us what Esteban Edul had to say:

“Leo Messi and his family told me on Friday, that he is considering playing somewhere else for the six months leading up to the World Cup. At one point, he had his contract settled to stay on, but now that’s been put on hold.

“The first clubs that come to my mind are Newell’s and Barcelona.”

He had his contract put in place to remain with Inter Miami but that has since been put on hold. The Argentine has been with Inter Miami for two years.