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CONMEBOL confirm Brazil as hosts of Copa America

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CONMEBOL have confirmed that Brazil will be hosting the Copa America.

It was confirmed on Monday morning that current champions Brazil will be hosting the Copa America in June and July. The tournament was originally supposed to be hosted by both Colombia and Argentina but Colombia withdrew from hosting duties several days ago.

Argentina were rumored to be the sole hosts but CONMEBOL announced on late Sunday evening that the country will not be hosting. An emergency meeting was held on Monday where it was announced that Brazil will be hosting it. Cities and match fixtures will be announced in the next few hours.

They also hosted the tournament in 2019 where they were crowned champions.

Sergio Aguero joins FC Barcelona

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After weeks of speculation, the Catalan club has announced that Sergio Aguero has joined FC Barcelona.

Sergio Aguero played his last match for Manchester City on Saturday and completed his transfer on Monday. The 32 year old signed a contract which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2023 season.

CONMEBOL confirm Copa America will not be in Argentina

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CONMEBOL have confirmed that the Copa America will not be held in Argentina.

A decision has been made after days and weeks of speculation. While the Copa America was initially supposed to be held in both Colombia and Argentina, Colombia had to drop out of being the host due to social and COVID problems in the country.

That left Argentina as potential hosts for the tournament. A final decision was expected on Monday but CONMEBOL announced it through Twitter that the Copa won’t be held in Argentina and that they are looking at other countries as potential hosts.

There have been rumors of Chile and even the United States as potential hosts.

Argentina news from training, 6 vs. 6 tournament, barbecue on a relaxed Sunday

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The Argentina national team had a relaxed practice this Sunday morning at AFA’s training facility in Ezeiza, thinking about next Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Chile. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni organized a workout with some exercises with the ball, followed by 6 vs. 6 matches which ended with a big group barbecue on a sunny but cold day in Buenos Aires province.

Lionel Messi’s team made up of Juan Musso, Nicolás Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Tagliafico and Rodrigo De Paul were the winners of the 6 vs. 6 tournament. Here are some pictures from Sunday’s practice, via the Argentina Twitter account:

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Emi Martinez: “It’s not the same Martinez from 2 years ago”

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has a decision to be made regaring the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the Copa America.

It is World Cup qualifying week in South America and coach Lionel Scaloni has nearly everyone in training. Every player is presently with the squad but for Sergio Aguero who competed in Saturday’s Champions League final.

With the team training, Scaloni has yet to decide on the starting goalkeeper for the qualifier vs. Chile, this per a report by Ole. It’s between Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa and Franco Armani of River Plate.

Speaking with La Nacion a few days ago, here’s what Scaloni had to say regarding the goalkeepers:

“We called-up the goalkeepers because of their form, for us, it’s fundamental that they play. The Martinez now is not the same one from two years ago.

“Saying who is going to be the goalkeeper is not appropriate but we are very happy with everyone. Who is going to be the goalkeeper, I can’t say. It’s obvious that for us, Franco was always the goalkeeper but when the training sessions begin, we will see how the situation is going.”

That appears to be one of the two doubts in the team. The other is between Juan Foyth and Gonzalo Montiel for the right back spot. Per TyC Sports, here is the eleven vs. Chile:

Armani, Montiel/Foyth, Martinez Quarta, Pezzella, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso, Di Maria; Messi, Lautaro Martinez

 

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