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Diego MARADONA takes jab at Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI

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Diego MARADONA is never one to shy away from a microphone and in his latest interview, the football legend took a jab at Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI.

The current coach of Dorados in Mexico is against the appointment of Lionel SCALONI as manager of the Argentina team. Here’s what he had to say:

“We Argentines have the boy Lionel SCALONI, who is not to blame for being there, but the problem is that he thinks he’s the coach and wants to go to the World Cup. He can go, but to the Motorcycling World Cup, not the football one.

“In Argentina we do things so badly. We have Cesar Luis MENOTTI, Tata MARTINO, Flaco GARECA, Gustavo ALFARO, Marcelo GALLARDO and Barros SCHELOTTO, but we go to SCALONI. We Argentines are living in the world upside down.”

Lionel SCALONI to be named as Argentina coach until Copa America

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Lionel SCALONI is expected to be named as the Argentina coach until the Copa America.

Several reports are coming out that SCALONI will be offered a contract until next year’s Copa America. Per the reports, it appears as though the AFA will proceed with SCALONI and there are also chances that he managed the U20 team at the Sudamericano next year. Pablo AIMAR would likely remain on his coaching staff.

Argentina legend Gabriel BATISTUTA says it’s time for Inter man Mauro ICARDI

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Argentina legend Gabriel BATISTUTA has come out and spoken about Mauro ICARDI.

After finally scoring his first goal for Argentina, Mauro ICARDI has now received the backing of former Fiorentina and Argentina man Gabriel BATISTUTA. Speaking with Metro 95.1, here’s what the legendary striker had to say:

“I heard him and it appears to me that he’s excited. That he’s doing well is good.

“Argentina are good. Until the World Cup, there was HIGUAIN, who deserved to play for his experience and not because he was less than ICARDI. Now, his time has passed and it’s Mauro’s time. I think we are good there. I like that he scored, it’s liberating.”

Lionel MESSI to return to the Argentina National Team in March

Per a report, Lionel MESSI will come back to the Argentina National Team in March of next year.

According to HernanSCastillo of TNT Sports, MESSI will return for the friendly matches that month.

Mauro ICARDI on the Argentina national team: “There is more companionship, friendship”

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Mauro ICARDI has finally scored his first goal for Argentina and has given his thoughts on the team.

Following Argentina’s 2-0 win against Mexico, the Inter striker gave his opinion on the team, the past and Lionel MESSI. Here’s what he had to say:

“In this new step, we feel very comfortable, very good. With everyone in the coaching staff. Leo (SCALONI) has formed something very beautiful. I’ve lived the Argentina national team before and there wasn’t as much companionship, as much friendship.

“When I would come here, I didn’t feel what I felt today. Now, there are many young people and before there was a lot of experience. Now, there’s a lot that start from the very bottom and it’s a plus that we have gotten to know each other in these six matches.”

ICARDI also spoke about the past generation which had reached three finals.

“Everyone wants the best for the Argentina national team. Representing our country is the most beautiful thing there is. Now, we are all young players looking to bring some joy to the Argentina team. Now, the pressure of our old team mates which made three finals is off our shoulders.”

And finally, ICARDI talked about Lionel MESSI.

“We wait for Leo, he is the best player in the world. Everyone wants a player like him. Hopefully in the next call-up he be here and at the Copa America.”

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