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Argentine trio of German PEZZELA, Cristian ANSALDI, Rodrigo PALACIO score in Serie A

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The Argentine trio of German PEZZELLA, Cristian ANSALDI and Rodrigo PALACIO all scored for their clubs in Serie A.

Cristian ANSALDI scored for Torino in their 3-2 loss against AS Roma. A right footed finish from outside of the penalty area drew Torino level. Federico FAZIO started for Roma.

Rodrigo PALACIO, now 36 years old, scored from outside of the penalty area into the top corner for Bologna, in their 1-1 draw against SPAL.

The third Argentine to score in Serie A was Fiorentina captain German PEZZELLA in their 3-3 draw against Sampdoria. With the score a 3-2 and in injury time, PEZZELLA pounced on a loose ball inside the penalty area.

Maxi ROMERO of PSV scores as Argentina draw against Paraguay

Argentina drew 1-1 in their opening match of the Sudamericano against Paraguay.

The PSV striker gave Argentina the 1-0 lead in the 30th minute. A cross sent in by Facundo MURA was found by Maxi ROMERO as he headed in the first goal of the match.

Right before half time, Paraguay were awarded a free kick and NAMANDU scored to draw level.

The next match for Argentina is on Tuesday against Ecuador.

Argentina U20 team make Sudamericano debut against Paraguay

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The Argentina U20 team will make their Sudamericano (South American Youth Cup) debut against Paraguay on Sunday.

A few injuries to Fernando BATISTA’s team going into the tournament but it’s show time for the kids and they will look to get a full 3 points in their opening match. Argentina will wear their second kit, their black one, with the goalkeeper wearing the orange shirt.

Argentina and Paraguay kits for the match.

Here is the rumored eleven to start the match:

Manuel ROFFO

Facundo MURA

Nahuen PEREZ

Facundo MEDINA

Francisco ORTEGA

Aníbal MORENO

Santiago SOSA

Manuel INSAUREALDE

Julián ÁLVAREZ

Maximiliano ROMERO

Thiago ALMADA or Pedro DE LA VEGA

Emiliano SALA signs with Cardiff City in club transfer record

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Emiliano SALA has signed with Cardiff City for a club record fee.

The Argentine makes the switch from FC Nantes to Wales on a £15 million transfer for a 3 and a half year deal. Speaking to the club’s official website, the Argentine had this to say:

“I’m very happy to be here. It gives me great pleasure and I can’t wait to start training, meet my new teammates and get down to work.

“For me it feels special [to be the club’s record signing]. I have come here wanting to work and to help my teammates and the club. I can’t wait to get to work straight away and do everything I can.”

Argentine Leonardo JARA of Boca Juniors to join DC United in MLS

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Leonardo JARA of Boca Juniors will continue his career with DC United.

The Argentine will join DC United on a loan deal for a year and a half. Following the end of the loan deal, the club would have the option to buy him for $2 million. There’s been a big number of Argentine talent joining the MLS the past few weeks and the 27 year old is the latest.