Tata MARTINO on MESSI, HIGUAIN and more

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February 1, 2016

Gerardo MARTINO spoke to the media and commented on Lionel MESSI, Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Mauro ICARDI and Carlos TEVEZ. Here’s what he had to say:

On Lionel MESSI and the Olympics:
“MESSI won’t go to the Olympic games because there’s a lot of tournaments for the National Team during the year. We have the Copa America, the Olympics and after that three World Cup Qualifying matches. The way things are for Barcelona, it’s going to be a long season“.

About Gonzalo HIGUAIN:
“HIGUAIN’s situation is almost a personal one. I hope everything goes well for him”.

Regarding Mauro ICARDI and the Olympics:
“We have DYBALA, VIETTO and CALLERI, we can’t go with three 9’s but it’s good to have choices. In ICARDI’s case, it’s not the best time”.

About Carlos TEVEZ and the National Team:
“In TEVEZ’s case, nothing has changed. He remains a player of the National Team”.

New Argentina shirt for Copa America

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Roy Nemer

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January 28, 2016

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Argentina will have a new shirt for the upcoming Copa America.

That’s 3 years in a row that the National Team will have a change of kits. One for the 2014 World Cup, the other for 2015 Copa America and another for the upcoming Copa America. It remains to be seen if the team will wear the new shirt prior to the Copa America.

Argentina’s upcoming World Cup Qualifying matches

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January 28, 2016

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Argentina’s next two World Cup Qualifying matches come in March against two very familiar teams.

The Albiceleste play against Chile on March 24 in Santiago. The match will take place at 8:30pm local time. Jorge SAMPAOLI, the Argentinian who lead Chile to their first ever trophy at last year’s Copa America has stepped down and Chile will have a new coach.

On March 29, Gerardo MARTINO’s men will play Bolivia in Argentina. However, there are rumors that the match will take place in Cordoba at the Mario Kempes stadium and not at the Monumental. While that isn’t confirmed, there have been rumors in the past of the National Team playing outside of Buenos Aires.

Argentina at the 2016 Copa America

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Roy Nemer

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January 28, 2016

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Some news regarding the Albiceleste for the 2016 Copa America.

Argentina will be a seeded team, along with the United States, Mexico and Brazil for the upcoming Copa America this June. Because Argentina are in Group D, they will be playing on the following match days at the following locations:

Santa Clara, California: June 6
Chicago, Illinois: June 10
Seattle, Washington: June 14

Should Argentina win their group, they will play the runner up of Brazil’s group in Boston. For those familiar with the United States or even just by looking at a map, that’s quiet the traveling the team will have to do. The final is played in New Jersey at Metlife Stadium.

The draw for the Copa America will be held on Sunday, February 21 in New York.

Angel DI MARIA steals the show for PSG

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January 25, 2016

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Angel DI MARIA absolutely stole the show with two fantastic goals, one of which a goal of the season candidate. DI MARIA scored twice in PSG’s 5-1 win against Angers.