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Angel Correa scores third goal of the season for Atletico in 1-0 win vs. Elche

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Angel Correa cannot stop scoring as he managed his third goal of the season for Atletico Madrid in their 1-0 win vs. Elche.

Correa, who scored two goals in Atletico’s opening match of La Liga, added a third one today and once more, it was the match winner. With both Correa and Rodrigo De Paul in the starting eleven, the two Copa America winners with Argentine combined for the only goal of the match. He finished last season with 9 goals in the league.

Rodrigo De Paul provided a very similar assist to the one he gave Angel Di Maria in the final of the Copa America with Argentina. A cross from deep as the goalkeeper came out, Correa controlled it and he hit the ball with the outside of his foot for the goal.

Nehuen Perez was an unused substitute for Diego Simeone while Lucas Boye and Ivan Marcone started for Elche. Guido Carrillo was brought on for Elche as was Dario Benedetto who made his debut for the club.

Paulo Dybala and Roberto Pereyra score as Juventus draw 2-2 vs. Udinese

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Paulo Dybala and Roberto Pereyra both scored for their clubs as Juventus drew 2-2 away vs. Udinese.

Dybala kicked off the season with a goal in the first three minutes. After a less than stellar performance last year, the 27 year old gave Juventus the early lead. A low pass into the penalty area found an on-running Dybala, who was Juventus captain for the match and his first touch ended with his first goal of the season. He finished last season with four goals in the league.

With Juventus leading 2-0, Udinese were awarded a penalty. Up stepped Roberto Pereyra and the Argentine made no mistake as he sent the goalkeeper the wrong way and scored. Nahuel Molina also started the match for Udinese as all three Argentine players took part in the 90 minutes.

It looked as if Juventus were about to steal the three points as Cristiano scored in injury time as he took his shirt off celebrating. However, VAR ruled the goal offside as the match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Inter CEO confirms that Lautaro Martinez will remain at Inter

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Lautaro Martinez has been linked with a move away to Inter but the club’s CEO confirmed that he won’t be going anywhere.

Martinez is presently out injured as he missed Inter’s opening match of the season but his name still made the news. Being linked with a possible move to Tottenham and even Arsenal, Lautaro’s future seemed uncertain for a few days. However, Inter CEO Marotta stated that he will remain at the club. Speaking with DAZN, here’s what he had to say:

“Lautaro Martinez has decided to stay at Inter, he strongly wants to stay also with many clubs approaching us with official bids to sign Lautaro. We’re so proud.”

Still only 23 years old, Lautaro has already won Serie A with Inter and lifted the Copa America trophy with Argentina last month.

Mauro Icardi out for 20 days, would miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches

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Mauro Icardi is reportedly out for 20 days and will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches.

Icardi scored two goals in his first three games of the season for PSG and was set to be included in the Argentina squad for September’s matches. With injuries to Lautaro Martinez, Lucas Alario and Sergio Aguero, Icardi was next in line.

However, as we reported on Friday, Icardi was substituted off for PSG in their 4-2 win vs. Brest with a shoulder injury. According to L’ÉQUIPE, tests have shown that he has an AC sprain in his right shoulder which would keep him out for 20 days.

Argentina play Venezuela, Brazil and Bolivia in World Cup qualifying matches in September.

Mauro Icardi substituted off for PSG with shoulder injury, a doubt for Argentina

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Mauro Icardi had to be substituted off injured for PSG.

Icardi was unable to finish the match for PSG after having gone down and landing on his shoulder. He was holding his shoulder while being substituted off and was seen leaving the stadium with his arm in a sling. PSG coach Maurico Pochettino stated the following:

“It will be necessary to see the analysis, the scans when we land in Paris. We will see but it doesn’t look good. Let’s hope it’s just a scare and nothing serious, he has pain in his shoulder.”

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni was expected to include Mauro Icardi in the squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers. With the injuries to Lautaro Martinez, Lucas Alario and Sergio Aguero, Icardi was next in line to be included but this injury could keep him out.

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