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Maxi ROMERO of PSV gives Argentina U20 win over Chile before South American tournament

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Maxi ROMERO of PSV gave Argentina the 1-0 win against Chile.

As Argentina U20 coach Fernando BATISTA prepares for the South American U20 tournament in one week, the kids picked up a 1-0 win against hosts Chile. The PSV striker scored the only goal of the match in the 87th minute. Here was the Argentina XI:

ROFFO; MURA, PEREZ, MEDINA, PEREYRA; MORENO, SOSA, ALMENDRA; ALVAREZ, GAICH, DE LA VEGA

Substitutes:
Lautaro MORALES for Manuel ROFFO
Francisco ORTEGA for Elias PEREYRA
Manuel INSAURRALDE for Anibal MORENO
Francesco LO CELSO for Agustin ALMENDRA
Gonzalo MARONI for Julian ALVAREZ
Maxi ROMERO for Adolfo GAICH
Thiago ALMADA for Pedro DE LA VEGA

Argentina kick off their South American U20 tournament against Paraguay on Sunday, January 20 before playing on the 22nd against Ecuador. On Thursday, January 24 they will play Uruguay before closing out the group on January 26 against Peru.

Borussia Dortmund sign Argentina youth, Boca Juniors defender Leonardo BALERDI

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Borussia Dortmund have signed Argentine defender Leonardo BALERDI.

Boca Juniors president Daniel ANGELICI has confirmed that the German club have purchased BALERDI for €16 million. Currently away with the Argentina U20 team, BALERDI is considered one of the hottest prospects in Argentina.

Marcelo GALLARDO talks about coaching the Argentina national team

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River Plate coach Marcelo GALLARDO spoke about coaching the Argentina national team.

Marcelo GALLARDO, who recently won the Copa Libertadores with River Plate, stated that he was never approached about coaching the Argentina national team. Speaking at a press conference, here’s what he had to say:

“I like where I am. I’m totally committed to River Plate.

“I never rejected the National Team because they never offered me the position. I’m tired of being told that I rejected the job, what coach would not like to direct the Argentina National Team?

“Today, I owe River Plate a lot and I have a very big commitment to them, but I needed to clarify this situation.”

Alexis MAC ALLISTER of Argentinos Juniors linked with a move to Brighton

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Argentinos Juniors midfielder Alexis MAC ALLISTER is being linked with a $10 million move to English Premier League club Brighton.

Despite interest from Argentine club Boca Juniors, the 20 year old’s future could be in England with Brighton. A report by El Sol claims that the club are willing to pay the $10 million release clause.

Chelsea reportedly submit bid for Argentine Leandro PAREDES

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Chelsea have reportedly submitted a bid for Argentine midfielder Leandro PAREDES.

Per a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea have submitted a €30 million bid to Zenit for the midfielder. With veteran midfielder Cesc FABREGAS off to Monaco, Chelsea are looking to sign a replacement and PAREDES is one of the names emerging.