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Germán PEZZELLA says Argentina are not candidates to win the Copa America

Argentina’s Germán PEZZELLA has arrived ahead of the Copa America to start training with the rest of the team. The Fiorentina man has been in great form for his club and is expected to be one of the starters for his country in Brazil. However, the center back does not see his team as candidates to win the Copa America. Speaking to the media upon his arrival, here’s what he had to say:

“Today, Argentina are not candidates, there are other national teams that are. We are transitioning. It’s a process where we have to work hard these days and we have to go give our best at the Copa America. When one gives his all, the results will come, that’s what we are hoping for.”

PEZZELLA, who was did not make last year’s World Cup team, had this to say about being included in the Copa America squad:

“It brought me a lot of joy when the call-up list came out. I lived through some complicated moments in Italy but it made me happy. That’s why from now on, we prepare in the best way.”

Barack OBAMA talks about Lionel MESSI’s World Cup struggles with Argentina national team

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Former president of the United States, Barack OBAMA was discussing team work where he used Lionel MESSI’s struggles with the Argentina national team as an example.

In a headline many thought they would never read, the former president stated that the reason why Argentina have failed to win a World Cup despite having Lionel MESSI is because of no team work. Speaking at the EXMA conference in Bogota, here’s what he had to say:

“Even people that we consider geniuses work with other people in order to develop their style. In Argentina, even though MESSI is wonderful, they have problems winning the World Cup. My advice to young people is that we have to recognise very few people achieve great things on their own.”

 

Argentina with a foot in Round of 16 at FIFA U20 World Cup with win against Portugal

Argentina have a foot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U20 World Cup following a 2-0 win against Portugal.

Two wins out of two, seven goals scored, Argentina defeated one of the tournament favorites and don’t have to stress going into the last group stage game. GAICH received the ball inside the penalty area and with a marker close on him, his shot from a difficult angle beat the goalkeeper to give Argentina the 1-0 lead.

MORENO nearly made it 2-0 with a lovely strike from outside of the penalty area which hit the post. Argentina’s captain Nehuen PEREZ made it 2-0 as Argentina would get the three points.

Argentina U20 World Cup line-up confirmed for match against Portugal

Argentina’s U20 team will play their second match at the FIFA U20 World Cup against Portugal and the starting eleven has been confirmed.

Fernando BATISTA’s team won their opening match 5-2 against South Africa, making them griup leaders going into this game. Here’s the starting eleven.

Leandro PAREDES of Argentina, PSG talks about the Copa America

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Argentina’s Leandro PAREDES landed and has joined the team ahead of the Copa America.

Speaking with the media at the airport, the PSG player stated that it was very important to have Lionel MESSI and Sergio AGUERO at the level they are at while also having to prepare properly for the Copa America. Here’s what he had to say:

“It’s very important to have Leo (MESSI) at the level that he’s at and Sergio (AGÜERO) has just finished off a very good season. Having them at that level is an advantage for us.

“Football always gives you a chance for revenge. We have a very important Copa where we have to prepare in the best possible way. We have to prepare to be candidates.”