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Argentina presents a “strict protocol” to CONMEBOL to host 2021 Copa America

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Argentine President Alberto Fernández presented to CONMEBOL a “strict protocol” to host the 2021 Copa America 2021. The proposal was presented during a meeting held on Wednesday afternoon at the Quinta de Olivos, with the president of CONMEBOL, Alejandro Domínguez.

The tournament is scheduled to run from June 13th to July 10th on Argentine soil. Below is the official statement by CONMEBOL:

“The Argentine government presented a strict protocol to CONMEBOL for the realization of Copa America 2021, to be held in the country. In a meeting that took place at the Quinta de Olivos, the organizational and logistical aspects were evaluated -with the eventual authorization of additional venue’s- and everything concerning the sanitary protocols.”

“The analysis of this CONMEBOL Copa America and its sanitary protocols, so that it can be organized in the country, will remain under the rigorous study of officials of the Ministry of Health of the República Argentina. This was agreed by the President of the República Argentina, Alberto Fernández, and the head of CONMEBOL, Alejandro Domínguez.”

With Colombia having already withdrawn as one of the two hosts due to several social conflicts in the country, and Argentina immersed in a sanitary crisis because of COVID-19, CONMEBOL is seriously considering moving next month’s Copa America to the United States. We previously reported about this earlier this week. You can read the article by clicking here. In addition, a final answer is expected within the next 48 hours.

Seven medical professionals accused of homicide in Diego Maradona’s death

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The medical team made up of Leopoldo Luciano Luque (39), neurosurgeon; Agustina Cosachov (36), psychiatrist; Carlos Daniel “Charly” Díaz (29), psychologist; Mariano Ariel Perroni (40), head of nurses; Dahiana Gisela Madrid (36), nurse on the morning-afternoon shift; Ricardo Omar Almirón (37), nurse on the night shift; and Nancy Edith Forlini (52), doctor, will have to respond to the accusation of “simple homicide with possible intent” (this via Infobae.com).

All of them will begin to be inquired by the Argentine justice from next Monday, and none of them will be able to leave the country during the process. Per the report, the people responsible violated their duties and responsibilities. This led to a fatal outcome which could have been avoided.

Six months after Maradona’s death (November 25th, 2020), Diego’s fans around the world keep waiting for explanations as to why there was so much negligence when it came to taking care of Maradona during his last days. With many audios, files and information being revealed, there’s a feeling of anger and sadness among all the “Maradonianos.”

Nicolas Dominguez fit to play for Argentina

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Nicolas Dominguez has reportedly recovered from his injury and is fit for Argentina.

The midfielder missed the end of the season with Bologna due to a knee injury and was a doubt for Argentina. However, per a report by TyC Sports, Dominguez has recovered and is fit for Argentina. This is some good news especially seeing as how the trio of Lucas Alario, Nicolas Gonzalez and Exequiel Palacios are still not fully fit.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni will be able to count on him not only in the two World Cup qualifying matches vs. Chile and Colombia but also in the Copa America should he be selected.

Nicolas Gonzalez, Exequiel Palacios, Lucas Alario not ruled out for Argentina

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni might be able to count on the Bundesliga trio for the Copa America, which begins next month.

Lionel Scaloni will need everyone available for the World Cup qualifiers next week. Two matches against Chile and Colombia before the start of the Copa America means a large squad is a must.

While it is confirmed that Exequiel Palacios will miss the qualifying matches, TyC is reporting that he is not fully ruled out of the Copa America as it appears the coaching staff will wait on his recovery.

Lucas Alario is another one who is ruled out of the matches vs. Chile and Colombia. Alario was one of the first to join the Argentina squad in preparation for the matches and his presence in the preliminary list means that the goal is to definitely reach the Copa America.

The third player based in Germany is Nicolas Gonzalez who is also recovering. All three players have played an important part in Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina at one point or another.

Geronimo Rulli penalty hero, Juan Foyth, Funes Mori win Europa League with Villarreal

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Geronimo Rulli was the penalty hero for Villarreal as the club lifted their first ever European trophy.

It was Villarreal vs. Manchester United in the Europa League final and an early scared for Juan Foyth. The Tottenham loanee tripped on the ball as his head colided with Pogba’s knee. He was cut in the face but did continue the match.

Villarreal took the lead after 29 minutes with Gerard Moreno scoring as they kept that lead going into half time. The second half saw Manchester United mostly in control as Edinson Cavani scored to draw them level.

Juan Foyth was substituted off in the 88th minute. The match remained at 1-1 as it went to extra time and to a penalty shootout. At this point, Ramiro Funes Mori was an unused substitute and Rulli was the only Argentine on the pitch.

The penalty shootout was not a short one as it went to 22 kicks, 11 rounds with every player having a kick of the ball. Ultimately, it came down to Geronimo Rulli and David De Gea as the last two. Rulli went up first and dispatched a perfectly placed penalty kick to make it 11-10 in favor of the Yellow Submarines.

Up stepped Manchester United’s David De Gea but it was Rulli who made the save as Villareal were crowned Europa League champions.

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