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Argentina to play Ecuador in 2022 World Cup qualifier at La Bombonera

Argentina will play their opening World Cup qualifier match against Ecuador at Boca’s La Bombonera.

Per a report by TyC Sports, when the 2022 World Cup qualifiers kick off, Lionel Scaloni’s team will not play their first match at the mystical Monumental. Instead, the team will play at La Bombonera, site of their last home World Cup qualifying match which came in 2017 vs. Peru.

The last time the team played there was against Haiti prior to the last World Cup.

World Cup qualifying kicks off for Argentina on the 26th of March vs. Ecuador before traveling to La Paz to on March 31 to play Bolivia.

Argentina striker Adolfo Gaich close to joining Club Brugge in Belgium

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Adolfo Gaich could be on his way to Belgium as Club Bruges have reportedly made several offers for the striker.

Capped with the Argentina national team and presently with the U23 squad, Adolfo Gaich could be making the jump over to Europe. Per a report by Clarin, San Lorenzo have received an offer of €17 million. San Lorenzo are reportedly close to accepting it with minor details left to iron out.

Gaich, still only 20 years of age, has scored 7 goals in 20 matches for San Lorenzo.

Giovani Lo Celso signs until 2025 with Tottenham

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Giovani Lo Celso has signed a deal with Tottenham, keeping him at the club until 2025.

On loan from Real Betis, Tottenham have announced that they have exercised their option to sign Lo Celso. The 23 year old midfielder has received high praise from coach Jose Mourinho in the past as well as team mates.

Alexis Mac Allister scores as Argentina win vs. Ecuador in Olympic qualifier

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Alexis Mac Allister scored for the Argentina U23 team in their 1-0 win vs. Ecuador in the Olympic qualifiers.

It’s two goals in two matches for Mac Allister and a second assist of the tournament for Adolfo Gaich. Argentina once more took an early lead as Mac Allister received the ball, passed it to Gaich, made a run where Gaich would return the pass and Alexis would score to give Argentina the lead.

Goalscorer from the second game Nehuen Perez would make a goal line clearance in the second half. With goalkeeper Facundo Cambese beaten, John Sanchez of Ecuador would attempt a shot but Nehuen Perez would stop it with his head.

Argentina starting eleven vs. Ecuador in Olympic qualifiers, Gaich, Mac Allister

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Argentina will look to make it three wins out of three in their quest to qualify for the Olympics.

Fernando Batista’s team have Alexis Mac Allister back in the starting eleven vs. Ecuador after sitting out the 2-0 win vs. Chile due to suspension. Here’s the starting eleven:

Facundo Cambeses
Hernan De La Fuente
Nehuen Perez
Facundo Medina
Claudio Bravo
Nicolas Capaldo
Fausto Vera
Matias Zaracho
Alexis Mac Allister
Julian Alvarez
Adolfo Gaich