Bayern Leverkusen striker Lucas ALARIO has been called-up to the Argentina national team.
Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI has added one more name to the list of players who will take on Chile and Mexico in friendly matches next month. The former River Plate man has received his first call-up in well over a year.
Lucas ALARIO finished last season with 9 goals in 27 matches in the Bundesliga, 4 goals in 7 matches in the Europa League. For Argentina, he has scored once in three matches.
Sergio AGUERO scored twice for Manchester City in their 3-1 win against Bournemouth.
The Manchester City man’s double took him to 400 career goals for club and country. AGUERO opened the scoring early in the first half with a shot from close range.
Bournemouth would draw level and City would take the lead once more through Raheem STERLING.
AGUERO would double City’s lead after some lovely work from David SILVA. Sergio has now broken into the top 5 list of players with most away goals in Premier League history.
Wayne ROONEY: 94 goals
Alan SHEARER: 87 goals
Frank LAMPARD: 85 goals
Andy COLE: 83 goals
Michael OWEN, Sergio AGUERO: 70 goals
Sergio AGUERO career goals:
Argentina: 41
Independiente: 23
Atletico: 101
Manchester City: 235
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Facundo FERREYRA and Matias VARGAS both scored for Espanyol in their 3-1 win against Zorya in the Europa League.
Both Argentine players scored in the first leg of their Europa League tie against their Ukranian opponents. Zorya took the lead in the first half but Facundo FERREYRA drew the Catalan club level. He headed the ball in from close range.
Former Velez man Matias VARGAS came on as a substitute and scored just 10 minutes later. He received the ball inside the penalty area, cut to his right and his shot went to the goalkeepers left and into the net.
Veteran of the Argentina national team, Angel DI MARIA recently gave an interview with Fox Sports where he discussed the national team, Lionel SCALONI and Lionel MESSI.
A member of three World Cup and four Copa America squads, Angel DI MARIA’s time with the Argentina national team could soon be coming to an end, if it hasn’t already. DI MARIA has stated that it’s time for the team to look to the future. Here’s what he had to say:
“I spoke to Lea PAREDES a few days ago and it’s the moment to build a team. During his time, SABELLA did it and so did MARTINO. You have to put together a team and support them, to lift them. The Copa America has passed and next you have to put together a team.”
With coach Lionel SCALONI announcing his squad for the matches against Chile and Mexico, Angel DI MARIA’s name was left out. DI MARIA commented on his stance with the team:
“I didn’t talk to Leo. I keep working at my club and if he calls me up, I will never say no to the Argentina national team. The most beautiful thing is to wear this shirt.”
In regards to the teams being called to the Argentina national team:
“I really like it, a lot. Not for the older names but for the new ones. You can see that there is quality and a lot of potential, that they can wear the shirt and that is the most important thing for this new step. I like SCALONI, he is surrounded by good, trust worthy people and that is important.”
Talking about Lionel MESSI and why he is more vocal:
“Leo has always had that in him to talk, to express himself. It just happened that during that time, there was MASCHE, who liked to talk and express things more. Leo stayed more reserved.”
Adolfo GAICH has received his first call-up to the senior Argentina national team and he wants to take advantage of it.
One of the star players recently for Fernando BATISTA’s Argentina U23 team, GAICH was scoring goals for fun at the FIFA U20 World Cup and the Pan American Games where Argentina won gold. The San Lorenzo man spoke with ESPN where he talked about his call-up and how coach Lionel SCALONI phoned him to tell him.
Here’s what he had to say:
“I was watching television and I got a message: It was him who wanted to tell me… He called me and we spoke a bit. It was to tell me that the list of players was going to be released and I would be included.
“I didn’t have him in my contacts and when I realized it was him, it was a very nice surprise and there was lots of joy. I was quick to put his name in my contacts.
“It’s a beautiful opportunity, a nice reward for the form I’ve had. Now I have to take advantage of this great chance and to enjoy it also.”
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