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Matias Palacios set to join FC Basel in Switzerland

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Matias Palacios is set to join FC Basel from San Lorenzo.

Palacios, an Argentina U20 player, will reportedly join the Swiss club. Per a report by Leandro Alves of ESPN, FC Basel and San Lorenzo have agreed on a $6.3 million fee for 50% of his rights. The only thing missing is the player to agree.

Still only 18 years of age, midfielder has represented Argentina at youth level.

Lucas Ocampos to miss World Cup qualifiers for Argentina

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Lucas Ocampos is set to miss March’s World Cup qualifiers for Argentina following his injury while playing for Sevilla.

Ocampos had to be substituted off for Alejandro Papu Gomez following a dangerous tackle. Tests done confirmed that he has an ankle injury which will rule him out for 4-6 weeks.

Argentina play two World Cup qualifying matches next month. The first on March 25 in Argentina vs. Uruguay while the second on March 30 vs. Brazil. 

Lionel Messi scores for FC Barcelona in 3-2 win vs. Real Betis

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Lionel Messi came on as a substitute and scored for Barcelona in their 3-2 win vs. Real Betis.

Messi started the match on the bench for Barcelona and had an instant impact. It took him just 136 seconds after being substituted on to score for Barcelona to draw them level. A left footed shot from the edge of the penalty area beat the goalkeeper as he takes his goal tally to 17 in total for the season.

The Argentine was not done there as he played a part in the other two goals. A great pass cut through the Betis back line for the second goal while a chipped ball into the penalty area lead to the third goal.

Jonathan Calleri scores for Osasuna in 2-1 win vs. Eibar

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Jonathan Calleri scored for Osasuna in their 2-1 win vs. Eibar.

Calleri got his fourth goal of the season as he fired Osasuna home to give them the 1-0 lead. A pull back found the former Argentina U23 man as the Argentine would score. That win took Osasuna outside of the relegation and into

Still only 27 years old, Calleri is on loan at Osasuna and has four goals and one assist this season.

Alejandro Papu Gomez scores for Sevilla in 3-0 win vs. Getafe

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Alejandro Papu Gomez scored for Sevilla in their 3-0 win vs. Getafe.

Papu Gomez had a memorable debut in Spain as the Argentine managed to score in his first match for his new club. With the match at 0-0, Gomez was substituted on for Sevilla after a bad tackle on Lucas Ocampos. Sevilla would take a 1-0 lead shortly after and it would be the Argentine’s time to shine.

Gomez would give Sevilla the 2-0 lead with a thunderous shot from outside of the penalty area. While he shot would take a deflection and in, the goal was given to the Argentine.

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