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Genoa confirm interest from Juventus, Inter for Argentine defender Cristian ROMERO

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Cristian ROMERO of Genoa is being linked with a move to Juventus or Inter.

Genoa general manager Giorgio PERINETTI spoke with Tuttosport and confirmed with them that both Juventus and Inter have shown interest in the Argentine defender. Here’s what PERINETTI had to say:

“Both have shown interest, but at the moment the Bianconeri have proved more concrete: the relations with Juventus are excellent, we have made several successful deals in recent times.”

The 20 year old joined Genoa during the summer from Belgrano for €1.6 million and has impressed during his first year in Serie A. Genoa are reportedly asking in the region of €20 million.

Lionel MESSI scores first goal of 2019 for FC Barcelona

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Lionel MESSI scored the first goal of 2019 for FC Barcelona in their 2-1 win against Getafe.

For the fourth year in a row, MESSI scored Barcelona’s opening goal of the new year. While being surrounded by two Getafe players, MESSI went passed them, played the ball in between the legs of the goalkeeper and scored the open net.

However, that wasn’t the only piece of wizardry by the little magician. A pass which broke through the Getafe team and one worth the watch.

Nicolas OTAMENDI scores in Manchester City FA Cup win

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Nicolas OTAMENDIN was in the starting eleven for Manchester City and scored in their 7-0 win against Rotherham.

The Argentina man hasn’t started many matches for Pep GUARDIOLA this season but the coach fielded what was a strong line-up in the FA Cup. OTAMENDI’s City kept a clean sheet as he scored the sixth goal of the match.

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Leandro PAREDES: “I want to return to Boca Juniors” says Argentina man

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Leandro PAREDES has stated that he would like to return back home to play with Boca Juniors.

The Argentina man would like to go back home but claims that his current club Zenit do not want to sell. Speaking with Radio La Red, here’s what PAREDES had to say:

“The defeat Copa Libertadores final defeat against River Plate made me want to return to Boca Juniors. I have already talked to BURDISSO about it and I would return immediately but it doesn’t only depend on me. The possibilities of going back are small as Zenit don’t want to sell me.”

Argentina to play Venezuela in March, Lionel MESSI could make team return

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Argentina will reportedly play Venezuela in March where Lionel MESSI could make his return to the team.

Per a report by Doble Amarilla, the Argentina team will play Venezuela in March in Madrid. The stadium is expected to be that of Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitan. It would be the first official match for Lionel SCALONI after he was named as the coach of the Argentina team.

The team will play a second match in March and there are rumors that it could be Ricardo GARECA’s Peru. News regarding the second match is expected to be released on Wednesday.

Lionel SCALONI’s team will also have two other matches to prepare for the 2019 Copa America. They would either be played at the end of May or beginning of June.