Argentina against Italy at the Etihad in March

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January 25, 2018

Confirmation on Thursday that the Argentina National Team will play at at the Etihad stadium.

It was already confirmed that the Argentina National Team would play two friendly matches in March. The first against four time world champions Italy with the second coming against the 2010 world champions Spain. What was not fully confirmed were the locations.

Per the official Argentina team Twitter account, Argentina against Italy will be played at the Etihad stadium, home of Sergio AGUERO and Nicolas OTAMENDI’s Manchester City. The last time the team played in Manchester was on the red side of the city, at Old Trafford back in 2014 in a 1-0 loss to Portugal. This would be the first time the team would play at the Manchester City’s stadium.

The second match against Spain will be played at the newly opened Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. The stadium is home to Diego SIMEONE’s Atletico Madrid.

[SELECCIÓN MAYOR]
Próximos amistosos ⚽️:
🇦🇷 @Argentina – @FIGC 🇮🇹
📅 23/03/2018
🏟 Etihad Stadium (Mánchester)
🇪🇸@SeFutbol – @Argentina 🇦🇷
📅 27/03/2018
🏟 Wanda Metropolitano (Madrid) pic.twitter.com/ZPKjBkws51

— Selección Argentina (@Argentina) January 25, 2018

Etihad and Wanda Metropolitano

Argentina vs. Italy, March 23: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
Argentina vs. Spain, March 27: Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, England

Internazionale interested in Joaquin CORREA, Javier PASTORE

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Roy Nemer

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January 25, 2018

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Joaquin Correa Sevilla Argentina Internazionale

It appears as though Internazionale are set to sign one of Javier PASTORE or Joaquin CORREA.

Per a report by Sky Sport, one of the two Argentinians could still be joining the Italian club. Should Joaquin CORREA be the one to join the Italian giants, Inter have reportedly offered Marcelo BROZOVIC in exchange for the Sevilla player. Per a separate report, AS Roma are interested in signing CORREA.

Regarding PASTORE, the Argentina has been rumored to leave Paris for some time now, with media speculation intesifying in this transfer window. Inter remain the sole club in the news which is constantly being linked to PSG’s former number 10. Apparently, Internazionale are hoping that PSG would accept a loan move for PASTORE.

Guido CARRILLO of AS Monaco agrees fee with Southampton

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Roy Nemer

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January 24, 2018

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Guido CARRILLO will be joining English Premier League club Southampton.

AS Monaco have reportedly agreed to sell striker Gudio CARRILLO. The former Estudiantes man will leave Monaco for £19.2 million (€22 million). While the deal has not yet been finalized, all is expected to be done before the end of the transfer window. While the club has no Argentinian players, they are managed by an Argentinian with Mauricio PELLEGRINO (who coached Estudiantes when CARRILLO was there) at the helm.

From AS Monaco to Southampton for Guido CARRILLO

The player first joined Monaco from Estudiantes in 2015 and has netted 15 times in 65 league appearances.

Lionel MESSI masterclass for Barcelona, AGUERO and more score

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Roy Nemer

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January 23, 2018

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Lionel Messi masterclass Barcelona Real Betis

A Lionel MESSI masterclass was on show for the world to see on Sunday while Jonathan CALLERI and Franco VAZQUEZ also netted in La Liga with Sergio AGUERO and Ever BANEGA finding the back of the net.

Like fine wine, Lionel MESSI appears to be getting better with age. Two goals and one assist for the little magician in Barcelona’s 5-0 win against Real Betis. However, it wasn’t the goals which got Real Betis fans to clap for MESSI but it was the dribbles. The second half was a pulga highlight reel. The one’s you would find on Youtube. Dribbles around the Real Betis players which would were worth the price of admission for the match alone. The win for the Catalan club extends their lead at the top of the table ahead of Diego SIMEONE’s Atletico Madrid by 11 points.

There were two more Argentinians who scored in Spain on the weekend. Beginning with Jonathan CALLERI, the former Boca Juniors and West Ham man scored for Las Palmas in a 2-1 win against Valencia. CALLERI’s goal came from the spot which ended up being the winning goal.

Still in La Liga, Franco VAZQUEZ scored for Sevilla (who had an Argentinian score for them on Tuesday) in their 3-0 demolition of Espanyol.

Shifting over to Tuesday, Ever BANEGA had a stellar performance in the Copa del Rey against Atletico Madrid. The Sevilla man scored a penalty for the home team in their 3-1 win (5-2 aggregate) against Atletico.

Moving over to England and the League Cup, Sergio AGUERO scored the goal that took Manchester City to Wembley as City picked up a 3-2 win (5-3 aggregate) against Bristol City. This is AGUERO’s fourth goal of the week after having scored three goals on the weekend.

Lionel MESSI masterclass in skill

Jonathan CALLERI goal

Franco VAZQUEZ goal

Ever BANEGA’s goal

Vamos semifinales 💪👏👏 @Ever10Banega pic.twitter.com/ViIbQIFE5x

— valeria juan (@valeyagos) January 23, 2018

Sergio AGUERO’s goal

Aguero is so deadly. Look at the De Bruyne pass too. So hard to play against them at times. pic.twitter.com/mGFnsT62ln

— #TheCounterAttack (@OnTheCounterSay) January 23, 2018

Nicolas TAGLIAFICO named Man of the Match in Ajax debut

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Roy Nemer

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January 21, 2018

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It didn’t take Nicolas TAGLIAFICO long to make a name for himself at Ajax.

The former Independiente skipper made his debut for Ajax in the biggest match of the season, in De Klassieker between Ajax and Feyenoord. An assist with a stellar performance to boot was enough to be named the Man of the Match.

With the number 31 shirt on his back, TAGLIFICO assisted the first goal on Donny VAN DE BEEK’s finish. The €4M man received a pass from Justin KLUIVERT and the Argentinian sent in a a low pass from the left for the goal.

He was substituted with minutes left in the match to a standing ovation by the home fans who saw their team pick up the 2-0 win.

Nicolas TAGLIAFICO’s debut for Ajax

1 assist
44 passes
84% pass accuracy
2 key passes
1 dribble won
4 tackles won
6 interceptions
3 aerials won
4 clearances

Nicolas TAGLIAFICO’s assist

What a lovely finish from Donny van de Beek to give Ajax a 1-0 lead over Feyenoord pic.twitter.com/ICGxaeBC80

— Goal UK (@GoalUK) January 21, 2018

Ajax fans give TAGLIAFICO a standing ovation

Ídolo! Que sea el comienzo de muchos éxitos!@nico_taglia #Tagliafico #Ajax #Independiente pic.twitter.com/sdus9TD6PN

— Aiwass Crowley (@Geller__Bing) January 21, 2018

As we reported earlier in the week, Argentina National Team coach Jorge SAMPAOLI met with TAGLIAFICO despite the meeting not being in his original plans. Should Nicolas keep up these types of performances, he could easily find himself in the Argentina squad.