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Lautaro MARTINEZ talks Argentina national team, Lionel MESSI, being left out of World Cup

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Lautaro MARTINEZ recently spoke about with Sportia about the Argentina national team.

The Inter hitman commented on the Argentina national team, Lionel MESSI and being left out of the World Cup team by Jorge SAMPAOLI. Here’s what he had to say:

“I try to give my best for Inter so that when the Argentina coach gives out his list, my name is there. I’m proud to wear this shirt and to be called-up. I work every day for that.

“You have to prepare, be attentive, to give the best possible and after that it’s the coach’s decision. I have always respected that and will continue to respect it.”

Lautaro MARTINEZ also spoke about playing alongside Lionel MESSI:

“I try to enjoy MESSI and to learn. We have him next to us and he will make all of us grow.”

About being left out of the World Cup team:

“With SAMPAOLI, there were things that I didn’t like. I was happy to be in the list of 35 and it was painful to be left out of the World Cup but I still supported as a fan.”

Argentina local league team in the works, could play friendly match

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Argentina national team coach Lionel SCALONI met with the director of football teams Cesar Luis MENOTTI as the two discussed a local league team.

There have been rumors circulating about it the past few weeks but it could soon be true. Per a tweet by the official Argentina account, coach SCALONI met with the director of football teams Cesar Luis MENOTTI and a local league team could be in the works.

Per the tweet, the two spoke about putting together a team consisting of local league players which would play a friendly match in the next few weeks, should the calendar allow it.

Pablo AIMAR’s Argentina U17 qualify for FIFA World Cup

Pablo AIMAR’s Argentina U17 team qualified to the FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win against Paraguay.

With one game left to spare, AIMAR’s U17 team were able to brush aside Paraguay and qualify for the World Cup to be held in November in Brazil. The three goals came from Juan Pablo KRILANOVICH, Cristian MEDINA and Alan VELASCO.

Argentina have one game left against Ecuador where a victory would mean they would clinch the Sudamericano title.

Also on Pablo AIMAR’s coaching staff is former Argentina man Diego PLACENTE.

The Argentina U17 team.

Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI on Lionel MESSI: “He was the first one pushing forward”

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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI was back in Argentina where he commented on captain Lionel MESSI.

All eyes were on MESSI last month when Argentina played Venezuela in Madrid. It was his first match back in over 6 months and it was his first time alongside new coach SCALONI. Speaking to the media, here’s what the manager had to say:

“He was the first one pushing forward. His availability in Madrid was the most and we saw him very involved with guys he didn’t know very well.”

In regards to MESSI missing the match against Morocco due to injury:

“A player who cannot play in the next match has to leave for his club. It’s in the regulations.”

Inter reportedly make offer for Argentina U20 player Pedro DE LA VEGA

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Pedro DE LA VEGA is reportedly wanted by Inter.

The Lanus player has caught the eye of the Italian club with an offer already on the table. Per a report by Ole, Inter have submitted an offer which is believed to have been in the region of €12 million. However, Lanus are hoping to get about €20 million.

DI SANTIS, who works for Inter had this to say about the player:

“DE LA VEGA is pure talent and very coveted. We are talking about a player that is born in 2001, who’s right footed and offensive.”

Still only 18 years old, the forward was part of the Argentina U20 team at the Sudamericano.

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