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Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal rumored to make Argentina team, Aguero, Vargas rumored list

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Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal and Matias Vargas are one of a few players who are expected to get a chance with the Argentina national team.

As reported, Lionel Scaloni’s team will play against both Germany and Ecuador in October. It’s already been confirmed that no players from either Boca Juniors or River Plate will take part in the games due to their Copa Libertadores clash.

This opens a number of spots for players which might normally not get a chance. Per a report by TyC Sports, Agustin Marchesin of FC Porto is likely the only one who was part of the September squad which will be part of the October team. With no Franco Armani and Esteban Andrada due to the aforementioned Superclasico, Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal is rumored to get called.

Emiliano Martinez recently gave an interview where he mentioned that he wanted to be part of the Argentina team for the 2020 Copa America. He might get his chance to debut with the team in October. The other goalkeeping spot could go to Udinese man Juan Musso, who was the third goalkeeper at the 2019 Copa America.

Matias Vargas is the other which will get an opportunity in the Argentina team. Newly signed with Espanyol, Vargas has been scoring and assisting with his performances finally getting him in the Argentina team. 

Nicolas Gonzalez of Stuttgart, who was part of the Argentina U23 team is rumored to make the senior squad this time around while Lisandro Martinez would remain with the youth team.

Walter Kannemann, who missed the Copa America due to injury is likely to make the team.

Sergio Aguero is likely to miss the October games as well but is reported to make the November matches.

Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino: “The dream is to coach Argentina”

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Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino has stated that he would like to coach the Argentine national team one day.

Speaking in an interview with Canal 7 from Mendoza, the former Argentina international spoke about coaching Argentina, the current coach and the future.

Here’s what he had to say:

“The dream is to one day be able to coach the Argentina national team. As an Argentina, that’s non-negotiable. Your country, your shirt, your flag… That is always a priority. What is clear is that the circumstances have to come naturally for it to be able to succeed. Today, it’s difficult because my future and my circumstances has it that I’m in England.

“But personally, it will always be a dream or one will always wait for the moment to get the chance to train their national team.”

On his name being thrown around along with Diego Simeone’s name and Marcelo Gallardo’s name as one of the candidates to coach Argentina after last year’s World Cup.

“They are two great coaches but Argentina have other great coaches as well and they could be up to the level to coach the national team.

“Myself, no one ever called me. I saw it in the press because logically I follow what is being said in Argentina and at times my name is there but no one communicated with me.

“It wasn’t an easy situation for the AFA, taking decisions is not something easy and even more so in football to be able to find that leader that could carry the job and allow Argentina to recover and be where it deserves to be.

“The current coaching staff, which is now confirmed, could bring Argentina back to their winning ways.”

Argentina to play Ecuador in FIFA friendly on October 13 in Spain

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Argentina will play Ecuador in a FIFA friendly game as the date and venue have been confirmed.

Both federations have reportedly reached an agreement on the match. It will take place on Sunday, October 13 at the Martinez Valero stadium in Alicante, Spain. The stadium is Elche’s home stadium.

This would be the second of two friendly games set for Lionel Scaloni’s team for October. After playing against Chile and Mexico in September in the United States, Argentina will play both matches in Europe.

The first against Germany on Wednesday, October 9 in Dortmund. The second against Ecuador on October 13 in Spain.

Lionel Messi wins FIFA 2019 The Best award, record 6 times, beats Van Dijk, Ronaldo

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Lionel Messi has won the 2019 Best award after receiving more votes than Virgil Van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo.

A big congratulations to the Argentina and FC Barcelona captain as he has been named the best male player of the year. It is Messi’s first individual award since 2015 and is now on 6 best player of the year awards which is a record.

Lionel Messi’s achievements for this season with FC Barcelona:

La Liga
Spanish Super Cup
Golden Shoe
UEFA Champions League top scorer
Pichichi
Most assists in La Liga
Most free kick goals
Scoring 51 goals in 50 games

With Argentina, he was part of the team which finished in third place at the Copa America.

Lionel Messi voted for Sadio Mane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Frenkie de Jong, in that order.

Virgil Van Dijk voted for Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in that order.

Cristiano Ronaldo voted for Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong and Kylian Mbappe in that order.

Congratulations to Lionel Messi!

Sergio Aguero, Nicolas Otamendi score in Man City win vs. Watford

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Sergio Aguero and Nicolas Otamendi both scored in Manchester City’s massive 8-0 win vs. Watford.

Five goals in the first 18 minutes for the reigning league champions but the game out of reach for Roberto Pereyra’s team. With the score at 1-0, City were awarded a penalty kick and it was regular penalty taker Sergio Aguero who stepped up. He sent the goalkeeper the wrong way as City doubled their lead.

Nicolas Otamendi, who had a nightmare of a game vs. Norwich last weekend got his goal. Following a corner kick, the Argentine was first to react to the loose ball and his header found the back of the net.

https://youtu.be/8e67lcVdbTo

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