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Ariel ORTEGA scores memorable goal for Argentina in 1998 win against Republic of Ireland

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Weeks before the 1998 FIFA World Cup, on April 22, 1998, Argentina played a friendly match in Dublin where they won 2-0 against the Republic of Ireland.

A match which saw Gabriel BATISTUTA scoring one of his many, many goals for the Argentina team also produced an Ariel ORTEGA goal which still holds up 20 years later. The first goal came following a ball sent in from the left side which found BATISTUTA who slotted home from close range.

Argentina’s second goal was magic by ORTEGA. With the ball glued to his foot, the number 10 toyed with the Irish back line and goalkeeper Shay GIVEN before chipping the ball over everyone and into the net.

Here was Argentina’s starting XI, coached by Daniel PASSARELLA:

German BURGOS
Roberto AYALA
Nelson VIVAS
Roberto SENSINI
Matias ALMEYDA
Sergio BERTI
Diego SIMEONE
Juan Sebastian VERON
Gabriel BATISTUTA
Claudio LOPEZ
Ariel ORTEGA

Lucas OCAMPOS strike wins it for Olympique Marseille against Dijon

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Lucas OCAMPOS scored for Olympique Marseille in their 2-1 win against Dijon.

The former River Plate player scored his third goal of the Ligue 1 season, giving his side the win. The hosts Dijon took a 1-0 lead which lasted until the second half. Mario BALOTELLI scored to make it 1-1 and draw Marseille level.

Up stepped Lucas OCAMPOS who played a nutmeg and his shot went into the top corner of the net for his third goal of the Ligue 1 season.

FC Nantes retire Emiliano SALA’s number 9 shirt

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Following the death of Emiliano SALA, FC Nantes president Waldemar KITA has confirmed that would he would like to retire the number 9 shirt.

The body which was recovered from the plane wreckage was confirmed to be that Emiliano SALA. Following the confirmation, club president KITA stated he would like the shirt to be retired.

“I don’t have the words. It’s a tragedy, I’m crushed. Emiliano left his mark. That’s why like many fans, I wish to honour him by retiring the number nine.”

Argentina qualify to U20 FIFA World Cup with win against Uruguay

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Argentina have qualified for the U20 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win against Uruguay.

The boys made it three wins out of four in the second stage of the Sudamericano. Fernando BATISTA’s team opened the scoring with a great strike by Anibal MORENO. His first time shot from outside the penalty area made it 1-0 going into the first half.

At 1-0, Gonzalo MARONI doubled Argentina’s advantage after some poor defending by Uruguay. Late in injury time, Uruguay would make it 2-1 but Argentina would hang on for the win.

With that win, Argentina have qualified for both the U20 FIFA World Cup as well as the 2019 Pan American games.

Lautaro MARTINEZ of Inter talks about Lionel MESSI, Mauro ICARDI, Javier ZANETTI

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Lautaro MARTINEZ gave his thoughts on Mauro ICARDI, Javier ZANETTI and Lionel MESSI.

In an interview with La Nacion, the Argentina and Inter forward stated that he would like to play with Lionel MESSI, how Mauro ICARDI has helped him since joining the club and on Javier ZANETTI. Here’s what he had to say about Mauro ICARDI with full credit going to Calcio Mercato for the translations:

“He’s been helping me since my very first day here. He helped me to change some habits and he explained me what I had to do. We are very close, we get long on and off the pitch. He always tells me that I can call him anytime, his mobile is always on”.

Lautaro MARTINEZ spoke about Javier ZANETTI and Lionel MESSI:

“ZANETTI was waiting for me in the club’s headquarters when I arrived. He welcomed me and he keeps calling me to know how I feel and to tell me that I have to work hard, regardless my game time. MESSI? I’d ask him to play for his entire life and I hope he will return in the national team. I shared the dressing room with Diego MILITO in the past and one day I’d love to play with MESSI and other players of my national team. I’ve never played one single minute with him on the pitch but it’s one of my targets”.