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Paulo DYBALA: “Argentina deserved more than third place at Copa America”

Paulo DYBALA spoke with Ole in Argentina where he discussed playing alongside Lionel MESSI and Sergio AGUERO while also the team’s Copa America.

Despite not having too much playing time at the Copa America, Paulo DYBALA did well with the minutes he was given while on the pitch. There had been talks in the past that he can’t play with Lionel MESSI and DYBALA quickly squashed those comments. Here’s what he had to say:

“I think I showed that I could play with MESSI. It’s a question of getting to know each other better, finding the harmony, of seeing where and how each one of us moves and being more comfortable with each other and making the other feel comfortable. There was good play between us. Against Chile, it was me with Leo and also with Kun.

“Before the match, we spoke about the movements, that if one stays up front, the other has to stay back and get the ball. We did things well, it left me happy. I always try to give my best, when I play and when I don’t.

As for the team and the referees:

“We started badly and we had to regroup and after that we deserved more than third place. But due to things which can be seen, we stayed in third place. If things were done for a team to win or not, I don’t know if we’ll find that out. But the doubt is there and it’s ugly.”

Argentina’s Leandro PAREDES named in Copa America Team of the Tournament

Congratulations to Leandro PAREDES who was named in the Copa America team of the tournament.

Argentina has one representative when it comes to the Copa America team of the tournament and it’s the number of that team, Leandro PAREDES. Here’s the breakdown of the team:

Alisson (Brazil)
TRAUCO (Peru)
Thiago SILVA (Brazil)
GIMENEZ (Uruguay)
Dani ALVES (Brazil)
VIDAL (Chile)
PAREDES (Argentina)
Arthur (Brazil)
Everton (Brazil)
GUERRERO (Peru)
RODRIGUEZ (Colombia)

The 2019 Copa America team of the tournament.

Lionel MESSI could receive 2 year ban after CONMEBOL comments

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Reports are coming out that CONMEBOL could be sanctioning Lionel MESSI for two years following his comments against South America’s governing body.

Lionel MESSI could miss all of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Argentina as well as next year’s Copa America which will be held in Argentina.

Gerardo “Tata” MARTINO wins Gold Cup with Mexico

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Gerardo “Tata” MARTINO won the Gold Cup following a 1-0 win against the United States in the final.

It was MARTINO’s fourth continental cup final and his first win. After having lead Paraguay to a 2011 Copa America final appearance where he lost, he went on to make two more consecutive Copa America finals but with Argentina. He lost both on penalty kicks but can now celebrate.

Congratulations to Gerardo “Tata” MARTINO on the win!

Lionel MESSI says they didn’t want Argentina in final, Copa is made for Brazil

Lionel MESSI has completely hit back at CONMEBOL and VAR while also saying that they didn’t want Argentina in the final.

After his comments following the game against Brazil, Argentina captain Lionel MESSI has come out and attacked CONMEBOL once more. Speaking after the third place win against Chile where he was controversially sent off, MESSI went after CONMEBOL. Here’s what he had to say:

“What I said, happened. I didn’t go to the podium because we shouldn’t be part of the corruption and lack of respect. We were meant for more but they didn’t let us be in the final. The corruption and the refs didn’t allow the people to enjoy and football is ruined.

“The corruption and the referees didn’t allow us to be in the final. You have to say the truth.

“Brazil champions? No doubt. Sadly, I think it’s set up for Brazil. Hopefully the refs and VAR will have nothing to do with it and Peru will be able to compete because they have the team to do it. But I see it as difficult.”

MESSI also hinted that the red card he received was because of the comments he made against CONMEBOL after the semi final game.

There’s also a report that MESSI told his team mates in the changing rooms not to say anything and he would be the one to talk about the referees.

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