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Argentina U20 win 2-0 vs. Chile in opening match at COTIF

The Argentina U20 national team won 2-0 against Chile in their opening match at the COTIF.

Argentina are taking part in the annual COTIF tournament, a youth tournament taking place in Spain. The official eleven has not been reported but at 0-0, Diego Placente’s team were awarded a penalty kick.

It was Thomas De Martis de la Rosa who took it and scored to give Argentina the 1-0 lead. Argentina took a 2-0 lead off an own goal deflection.

Diego Placente’s team will play the Valencia U20 team on Wednesday.

Strasbourg in advanced talks for Joaquín Panichelli of Alavés

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Strasbourg are in advanced talks to sign Joaquín Panichelli of Alavés.

Joaquín Panichelli could be joining Strasbourg. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Ligue 1 side are looking to close the deal this week from Alavés for the 22 year old forward.

It would be an agreement close to €16 million for the Argentine. Panichelli spent last season on loan at Mirandés in the second division in Spain where he scored 20 league goals.

Uruguay bids to host 2026 Finalissima at Estadio Centenario

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According to Uruguayan journalist Gonzalo Ronchi on La Mañana del Fútbol, Uruguay has officially put forward the historic Estadio Centenario as a candidate to host the 2026 Finalissima between Argentina and Spain. The match could mark a symbolic farewell to the stadium before it undergoes major renovations ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

Argentina and Spain are expected to face off in the second edition of the Finalissima this March, during the international break from March 26 to 31. The match, which brings together the reigning champions of South America and Europe, was agreed upon by AFA president Claudio Tapia and RFEF president Rafael Louzán, pending Spain’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Ángel Di María makes it two goals in two games with Rosario Central

Ángel Di María has made it two goals in two games with Rosario Central.

Di María had the only goal of the match for Rosario Central in their 1-0 win against Lanús. Once more, it was a penalty kick as Rosario Central were awarded a penalty after a foul inside the penalty area.

Up stepped the 37 year old and the Argentine would go to the goalkeeper’s left with the goalkeeper diving to the right. Di María would be substituted out in the 91st minute.

Lionel Messi scores twice, assists once for Inter Miami in 5-1 win vs. NY Red Bulls

Lionel Messi had two goals and one assist for Inter Miami in their 5-1 win against NY Red Bulls.

Messi made it 13 goals and five assists in his last eight matches with Inter Miami. With NY Red Bulls leading 1-0, Messi produced a pass similar which only he can produce, a through ball which cut through the NY Red Bulls back line to Jordi Alba who scored to draw Inter Miami level.

With Inter Miami leading 3-1, Sergio Busquets played a through ball in to Messi and he ran one against one with the goalkeeper, dribbling passed him and scoring his first goal of the match. But Messi was not done yet.

At 4-1, Luis Suárez crossed the ball into the penalty area to Messi who chested the ball down and score his second goal of the match.