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Gerardo “Tata” MARTINO of Atlanta United linked to Mexico, talks Argentina FA

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Gerardo “Tata” MARTINO looks set to take over as coach of the Mexican National Team as rumors intensify while also giving his thoughts on the Argentina FA.

No stranger to the Argentina national team or the AFA, the current Atlanta United coach gave his thoughts on the AFA. Speaking with Daniel ARCUCCI, here’s what he had to say in regards to the AFA:

“From close, it looks worse. The conditions are far worse, with what Julio GRONDONA’s death represented, it was very logicial that there would be a moment of confusion.”

While he is being very closely linked to coach Mexico, MARTINO himself has not given any indication. In regards to his future, MARTINO said this through a translator when asked:

“Nothing to say. I don’t have to clarify things I haven’t said. This is always the same thing. Whenever there is some news to give, we’ll be sure to tell you. Until then, nothing has changed.

“I don’t have an agent. I have a daughter who handles (my) contract issues. The same daughter that handled my contract with Atlanta.

“As I’ve said, when there is any kind of news to clarify I will let you guys know. I haven’t talked to (Atlanta United president Darren EALES) this week. I haven’t had a chance. We’re focusing on Chicago. The most important thing is these two remaining games and then whatever is left of the playoffs. That’s what we’re focused on.”

Mauro ICARDI injury time winner wins it for Inter vs. AC Milan

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Mauro ICARDI was the hero for Inter in their 1-0 win against AC Milan.

It took a header in injury time to separate the two sides. VECINO sent in a lovely cross and Mauro ICARDI towered over the AC Milan back line and a thumping header by the Inter captain gave his team the win.

Lautaro MARTINEZ remained an unused substitute for Inter while Mateo MUSACCHIO, Lucas BIGLIA and Gonzalo HIGUAIN all started for AC Milan.

Sergio AGUERO, Roberto PEREYRA, Erik LAMELA all score in English Premier League

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Sergio AGUERO, Roberto PEREYRA and Erik LAMELA all scored for their clubs on Saturday in the English Premier League.

Beginning with Manchester City’s 5-0 win against Burnley, Sergio AGUERO continued to move up in the all time league goal scorers list. His strike to make it 1-0 was his 149th goal in 215 games for Manchester City. That goal took him to third spot for most Premier League goals for a single club as he over took Frank LAMPARD and Alan SHEARER. Only Wayne Rooney and Thierry HENRY have scored more for a single club.

It was also his 6th goal of the season, moving him to second place, just one goal behind league leader Eden HAZARD of Chelsea who is on 7 goals.

Erik LAMELA scored once more for Tottenham, this time in their 1-0 win against West Ham. LAMELA had a fine performance for Mauricio POCHETTINO’s team, so much so far the hearned the praise of the coach himself and of team mate DEMBELE. Here’s what Mousa DEMBELE had to say about LAMELA:

“He’s unbelievable. He’s helping us a lot – skills, goals, work rate, everything we can ask from a top player like him.

“Everyone knows he has a strong mentality and that’s why he’s improved a lot and you can see he’s so important for us and we always knew this. We’re happy he’s showing the world what he’s capable of.”

Coach Mauricio POCHETTINO said this about LAMELA:

“I feel very happy for Erik. It’s his sixth season with us. I’m happy for him, he provided the three points for the team and was very good.

“It’s very good to see him being very competitive again and helping the team, that’s most important. I feel always to be consistent, to fight, to try to give your best that the depth of the squad is so important.”

There was another goal scorer in England, this time Roberto Pereyra netting for Watford in their 2-0 win against Wolves. PEREYRA made it 2-0 with a lovely chip over the goalkeeper.

Lionel MESSI scores, assists and gets injured for FC Barcelona

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It was a ridiculous 15 minutes for Lionel MESSI against Sevilla as he scored, assisted and got injured.

Before the start of the match, MESSI was awarded the liga player of the month award. The trophy was handed to him by formee team mate Javier SAVIOLA.

Lionel MESSI started the match strong for Barcelona as he helped set up the first goal in their 4-2 win against Sevilla. He played a pass in to COUTINHO and the Brazilian perfectly slotted the ball into the top corner of the net.

MESSI added Barcelona’s second shortly after. The captain received the ball in midfield as he drove towards the penalty area and passes the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

The injury came just minutes after that as he fell down holding his shoulder. Official reports by the club have MESSI out for around 3 weeks which would mean he would miss next week’s clasico against Real Madrid but also the Champions League clash against Inter.

 

Gonzalo “Pity” MARTINEZ of River Plate joins MLS club Atlanta United

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Gonzalo “Pity” MARTINEZ of River Plate has joined Atlanta United.

Per a report by TNT Sport, the transfer is done. Atlanta United will pay his release clause of $17.2 million with River Plate getting 80% of the transfer and the remaining 20% going towards MARTI EZ and his manager. TNT are also stating that the move will be on January 1 with everything being agreed upon yesterday.

 

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