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Lautaro Martínez played a central role in Inter’s 3–1 home win over Bologna on Matchday 18 of the Serie A, in a match played at San Siro.
Martínez scored one goal and provided one assist, finishing the match to applause from the home crowd. He opened the scoring with a header and later set up another goal as Inter built a clear advantage during the game.
The Argentine forward has now scored in consecutive league matches, after also finding the net against Atalanta on December 28. In the current Serie A season, Martínez has 10 goals in 17 appearances, along with four assists, and leads the league’s scoring chart.
Bologna reduced the deficit late in the match through a goal by Santiago Castro, which set the final score at 3–1.
With this result, Inter moved ahead of Milan and took first place in the standings with 39 points. Bologna remain seventh with 26 points after the loss.
Enzo Fernández scored a last-minute goal to earn a 1–1 draw for Chelsea against Manchester City on Matchday 20 of the Premier League, played at the Etihad Stadium.
Chelsea struggled for most of the match and spent long periods without control. Manchester City dominated the game and went into halftime with the lead, putting constant pressure on the visitors and keeping them away from goal.
Even in a difficult match for Chelsea, Enzo Fernández stayed active in midfield. The Argentine continued to ask for the ball, helped defensively, and looked to move forward whenever possible, especially in the final minutes.
The equalizer came deep into stoppage time. In the 94th minute, Fernández arrived in the box and scored to make it 1–1, giving Chelsea a point that seemed unlikely just moments earlier.
Enzo was the standout player for Chelsea. Along with the goal, he completed many passes, recovered possession several times, and tried his luck with shots from distance.
The draw leaves Manchester City near the top of the table, while Chelsea remain in the race for European places.
Carlos “Cacho” Córdoba, founder and coordinator of Pro Tours Soccer, has spent more than 15 years organizing annual trips to Argentina with one clear goal: giving young players a true football and life experience, not simply focusing on results.
The project began in the mid-1990s and is closely tied to Córdoba’s own history with Argentine football. After many years away, he returned to La Candela, Boca Juniors’ former training center, a place where he grew up as a player. That return marked the starting point of what would later become Pro Tours Soccer.
“I came back to La Candela after many years, and everything worked out great,” Córdoba recalled. “That’s where it all started. At first it didn’t even have a name.”
Over time, the project became more structured with the help of close collaborators and family, eventually adopting the name Pro Tours Soccer. From the beginning, the philosophy was clear.
“I always tell the kids the same thing,” Córdoba explained. “They don’t come to Argentina to win, draw, or lose. They come to gain experience and to see how kids are raised in football there, which is very different from here.”
Córdoba, who began his playing career at Boca Juniors at just 14 years old and shared the field with Diego Maradona, later built a long coaching career in the United States. He currently serves as Sporting Director of Colorado Rush and holds a USSF “B” License, experience that strongly shapes the tours.
Unlike traditional international trips centered on tournaments, Pro Tours Soccer focuses on immersion. Groups travel to Argentina for around 10 days, train with local professional coaches, and play between five and seven matches. The program also includes futsal, which Córdoba considers essential.
“For me, everything starts with futsal,” he said. “That’s where football is born. If a kid learns futsal, he can play anywhere later.”
The experience goes beyond training and matches. Players visit Buenos Aires, attend professional games, tour stadiums, explore neighborhoods, and experience daily life in Argentina. Córdoba also takes groups to his hometown of Merlo to play futsal and connect with the roots of the game.
“It’s a life experience,” he explained. “The kids love the food, the city, the people. We take them downtown, to the stadiums, to Tigre. In those 10 days, we do as much as possible.”
Another key aspect of Pro Tours Soccer is flexibility. Since the trips are not tied to tournaments, the schedule can be adjusted based on the players’ needs.
“If the coach tells me the kids are tired, we stop,” Córdoba said. “If we want to add a match, we add it. We’re not tied to a strict schedule.”
The tours usually take place once a year, between late June and late July, during the U.S. summer break. In some years, multiple groups travel during that period. While many teams come from Colorado, players frequently join from Florida, New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and other states. Both boys’ and girls’ teams are included, and individual players can also join if they fit the age group.
“Every year we have kids joining from different places,” Córdoba noted. “If the ages work, there’s no problem. In Argentina, age is not as strict as it is here.”
On occasion, players have caught the attention of Argentine clubs during the trips. Córdoba is clear about his role in those situations.
“I don’t arrange anything,” he said. “They come to play. If someone likes them, they talk directly. After that, it’s their responsibility.”
Pro Tours Soccer typically works with players born between 2012 and 2015, though older players can also be supported with additional training opportunities while the group is in Argentina.
Looking ahead to 2026, Córdoba explained that families interested in joining the tours can find more information through Pro Tours Soccer’s official platforms.
“Everything people need is there,” he said. “They can learn more about what we do at protourssoccer.net or on Instagram at @protourssoccer. Anyone who’s interested can reach out.”
More than a business, Pro Tours Soccer reflects Córdoba’s lifelong connection to football.
“I never did this thinking about making money,” he concluded. “I do it because I love the game and because I believe these experiences help kids grow, both on and off the field.”
Joaquín Panichelli scored for Strasbourg in their 1-1 draw against OGC Nice.
Panichelli made it ten goals for Strasbourg, scoring in their Ligue 1 draw. With the score at 0-0, Strasbourg were awarded a penalty kick and it was the Argentine who would take it.
The 23 year old went to the goalkeeper’s left and with the goalkeeper diving the wrong way, Panichelli would score to give Strasbourg the 1-0 lead. OGC Nice would score one goal and get the draw.
Mundo Albiceleste kicks off 2026 in full force with a special January giveaway featuring a true classic from Argentina’s football history: the 1990 Argentina Goalkeeper Jersey, worn by Sergio Goycochea during the 1990 FIFA World Cup. An iconic shirt tied to one of the most memorable World Cup campaigns in Albiceleste history, defined by legendary penalty shootouts and decisive performances.
The winner will be announced before February 10, both during one of our YouTube live shows and right here on the Mundo Albiceleste website.
