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Paulo Dybala on his Argentina role: “Scaloni wants me to play as a number 9”

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Paulo Dybala recently gave an interview eith DirecTV where he discussed his role with the Argentina team.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni mentioned that Paulo Dybala is one player who will have a long national team career. Under Scaloni, the Argentina and Juventus man has played in different positions on the pitch. Speaking with DirecTV, here’s whar Dybala had to say:

“Scaloni wants me to play as a number 9, it’s what I am doing at my club. Everything that’s in front of, I have no problem. I have played in different positions since I started playing football.”

Dybala also spoke about what Scaloni had said during the Copa America:

“Scaloni has always been very direct and has said things the way they should be said. He was very smart about it and there was a good communication between the coaching staff and the players. Also, when the team is not happy, they are always there to listen to us.”

Lionel Messi wins Golden Shoe, record number six

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Congratulations to Lionel Messi becoming the first player ever to win six Golden Shoes.

Lionel Messi has won his third consecutive Golden Shoe, a record six in his ever growing collection of individual trophies. The Argentine is also the first player to ever win it three straight times.

Here is Messi’s record tally of goals when winning the award:

2009/10: 34 goals
2011/12: 50 goals
2012/13: 46 goals
2016/17: 37 goals
2017/18: 34 goals
2018/19: 36 goals

Rodrigo De Paul renews until 2024 with Udinese

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Rodrigo De Paul has renews his contract until 2024 with Udinese.

After moving around from Racing Club to Valencia, the Argentine has found a permanent place with Udinese. He first joined the club in 2016 and since joining Udinese, he has scored 18 goals and 20 assists in 116 games.

Argentina to start 2020 Copa America on June 12, draw, more

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The draw for the 2020 Copa America which will take place in both Argentina and Colombia will be held on December 3 in Cartagena.

A meeting was held with different South American footballing officials and it was announced that the draw for the tournament will be held on December 3 and we also know Argentina’s first match.

Argentina will take part in the opening game of the Copa America which will be on June 12, 2020. The final will be held in Colombia.

Ronaldo Nazario: “Roberto Ayala always threatened me and played to the limit”

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Brazilian and football legend Ronaldo Nazario recently gave an interview where he mentioned Roberto Ayala as the defender who hit him the most.

An illustrious national team and club career, Ronaldo has played against the very top defenders the world has had to offer. But it’s one Argentine who stands above the rest in one aspect. Speaking with La Gazzetta dello Sport, here’s what he had to say:

“Roberto Ayala was probably the defender who hit me the most in my career.

“Every time I faced him, he always threatened me and played to the limit. I just tried to defend myself.”

High praise from one of the all time greats.

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