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Marcos Senesi of Feyenoord wants to make Argentina Olympic team

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Marcos Senesi of Feyenoord has stated that he wants to make the Argentina Olympic team.

Senesi was not part of the Argentina team which qualified for the Olympics as his club Feyenoord did not allow him to participate. Speaking in an interview with Ole, Senesi had this to say:

“One dreams of being in the national team and at any tournament. If God wants, I’ll be at the Olympics. And why not, maybe even the senior national team. Not being part of the team which qualified for the Olympics didn’t affect me. There was a very good group and the club didn’t let me participate because the league was going on. Allowing me to go was not an obligation.”

 

FIFA extend age limit for next year’s Olympic games

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FIFA have altered the rules for next year’s Olympic games which can see 24 year olds compete.

With the Olympics postponed until next year, FIFA has agreed to extend the age limit from 23 to 24, allowing players which would normally have beel selected this year to take part again next year.

The football tournament will kick off before July 23, 2021 which is when the actual games in Tokyo would begin. Countries will still be allowed to select three over-age players.

Martin Demichelis comments on dream of 2014 World Cup, 2010 World Cup

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Martin Demichelis spoke to Radio La Red where he discussed the 2014 and 2010 FIFA World Cup defeats.

Demichelis played in two of the biggest matches one could play in his career and was on the wrong end of the result both times. The first was the infamous 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the second was another loss to the Germans at the 2014 World Cup.

The former Manchester City and Bayern Munich man mentioned what he had in mind had the 2014 result gone the other way. Here’s what he had to say:

“It’s going to hurt forever but there’s very little to reproach us with.

“In my head, I had imagined us leaving at dawn with the World Cup to Christ the Redeemer. It would have been an image for all eternity.”

He also revealed that he has yet to rewatch the Eorld Cup final but thay eventually he will:

“When my son Bastian will be older and he’ll understand football and ask me to watch it, I’ll sit and watch it with great pride.”

Asked abiut the 2010 World Cup quarter final defeat to Germany, here’s what he had to say:

“A few days ago I saw a summary of the game. I saw highlights ans I believe we were up to it in the match until the 65-70 minute mark with a lot of chances to draw level. After the 2-0, every time they passed the middle of the pitch, there was a feeling they would score.

“We started the match 1-0 down within two minytes. We were competing but the 4-0 remains and there are no excuses and it remains there to analyze in Argentine football. We were eliminated.”

Carlos Tevez says players, clubs should take pay cut due to coronavirus

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Carlos Tevez has stated that football players should take a pay cut with everything going around with the coronavirus.

Tevez has come out and spoken about how a football player should have to take a pay cut and that the clubs have to help out the communities. Speaking to America TV in Argentina, here’s what he had to say:

“A footballer can live six months or a year without receiving [wages]. We are not in the same despair as those who live with kids every day, who have to leave their house at six in the morning and return at seven in the evening to feed the family. 

“We are not an example in this case; yes in other things. We have to be there and help. It is easy for me to speak from home, knowing that I have food for my children. 

“But desperate people, who cannot move and cannot leave the house. That is worrying.”

The Boca Juniors man says it’s not just the players but the clubs who have to do their part as well:

“The clubs have to get involved. Instead of going to train in the morning, they [should] demand that you do things for the people. For example, go to the dining rooms in La Boca. I would be delighted to go. I know that my family is fine.

“That’s where the great example begins. You can make videos, like me at home from my living room, but the great example would be that we all go out and help.”

“There are no shirts here. Social class does not matter. We all want to help. Hopefully the world will be more supportive. We are realising that we are all the same. Hopefully we grow as a society and tomorrow this has changed the world for good. This virus teaches us that. Hopefully it is for the good and that we are all one and come out of this together.”

Credit to Bein Sports for the translated quotes:

Federico Fernandez comments on World Cup, Argentina team, coronavirus, more

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Federico Fernandez gave an interview with Ole where he discussed the Argentina national team, the 2014 World Cup, Lionel Messi and the coronavirus.

Fernandez hasn’t played in a tournament for Argentina since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He didn’t take part in the final but was part of the entire World Cup qualifiers as well as the friendly matches which lead to the World Cup. Here’s what he had to say about it all:

“No doubt about it, my time with the Argentina national team with Sabella, during the entire World Cup qualifying process, was something exceptional. I enjoyed it a ton. A good team was formed leading into the World Cup. A new coach came in, with new ideas but it wasn’t to be.

“I played six years in the Premier League, I played everything. And the coaches watch everything, they’re aware. I have to play well with Newcastle. If I get a call, I have to be ready.

“I have never closed any door in regards to the Argentina national team and I don’t believe the coach shuts anyone out. The idea is always there but I am also aware that it’s a new period with young players. If I get a call, great.”

In regards to the 2014 World Cup final:

“I can’t go back and watch that match. In general, Argentina were better, had the better chances. Everything was pointing towards the match going to penalty kicks and they won from a play out of nothing and it ended in a goal. Football is like that. In the end it’s like that, nothing and we couldn’t…”

About Lionel Messi:

“He won so much with Barcelona and it’s just not happening with the Argentina national team. They are different scenarios, playing with the national team is also easier, it’s less games, the competition is different. Hopefully with the years he has left, he can fight and bring the Argentina national team to another final. He fights until the end. As a fan, it’s what one wants.”

Regarding the coronavirus:

“We don’t know what will happen, there’s nothing official. It changes from one week to another, it depends on the virus. When they told us that we would all have to stay home, we thought it would all be inder control in two weeks. Now, we will supposedly be in training for the 15th of April, but I doubt it. I doubt it will start in May, I think it will get extended until June and July.”

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