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Cristian PAVON and three others make Argentina list

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November 2, 2017

Cristian PAVON and three others make Argentina list

Cristian PAVON is the latest name called-up from the domestic league.

With the two matches against Russia and Nigeria fast approaching, Jorge SAMPAOLI has called-up four players based in Argentina. Those four players being youngster Cristian PAVON (Boca Juniors), Enzo PEREZ (River Plate)’ Dario BENEDETTO (Boca Juniors) and Fernando BBELLUSCHI (San Lorenzo).

With Lucas BIGLIA’s injury, SAMPAOLI decided to name a replacement, with that player being Emiliano INSUA of Stuttgart. Here is the updated list (including the four domestic players):

Argentina list — Argentina’s list of players for the matches against Russia and Nigeria.

Argentina Goalkeepers:

Sergio ROMERO
Nahuel GUZMAN
Agustin MARCHESIN

Argentina Defenders:

Javier MASCHERANO
Federico FAZIO
Gabriel MERCADO
Nicolas OTAMENDI
German PEZZELLA
Emiliano INSUA

Argentina Midfielders:

Eduardo SALVIO
Ever BANEGA
Marcos ACUNA
Leandro PAREDES
Emiliano RIGONI
Matias KRANEVITTER
Aleandro GOMEZ
Diego PEROTTI
Enzo PEREZ
Fernando BELLUSCHI

Argentina Forwards:

Lionel MESSI
Sergio AGUERO
Mauro ICARDI
Angel DI MARIA
Paulo DYBALA
Cristian PAVON
Dario BENEDETTO

Lionel MESSI to sit out match against Nigeria

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November 2, 2017

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Lionel MESSI to sit out match against Nigeria

Lionel MESSI is expected to sit out the match against Nigeria.

Reports are coming out that Lionel MESSI will not take part in Argentina’s friendly match later this month (on November 14) against Nigeria. MESSI will play Argentina’s first friendly match against Russia on November 11 in Moscow before flying back to Barcelona.

MESSI did the same thing back in June when Jorge SAMPAOLI first took charge of the team. The Argentina captain played in the team’s 1-0 victory against Brazil in Australia while missing the match against Singapore a few days later.

Argentina versus Nigeria at 2014 World Cup

The last time the two teams faced off was at the 2014 FIFA World Cup where the Albiceleste won 3-2 courtesy of two goals by Lionel MESSI himself.

Sergio AGUERO breaks the Manchester City goalscoring record

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November 1, 2017

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A match for the history books as Sergio AGUERO breaks the Manchester City goalscoring record.

It’s been coming since the start of the season. The magical number to break was 177 and Sergio AGUERO reached it a few weeks ago and scored goal number 178 in a Manchester City shirt to become the club’s all time highest goalscorer. However, AGUERO wasn’t the only Argentinian to find the back of the net. With Napoli ahead 1-0, Nicolas OTAMENDI scored a well placed header to draw Pep GUARDIOLA’s team level.

With the score at 2-2, Kun pounced on a dead ball, ran forward and his shot found the back of the net for goal number 178 (in 264 matches) in a Manchester City shirt. That goal proved to be the winner as Manchester City picked up a 3-2 win against Napoli.

Pep GUARDIOLA as well as Sergio AGUERO himself (speaking with Manchester City’s website) commented on the goalscoring record. Here’s what they had to say:

Pep GUARDIOLA:

“When one guy achieved that – big congratulations. What he’s done for all his team-mates – he’s a legend in the history of this club. Enjoy it. Everyone has to be so proud.”

Sergio AGUERO on goalscoring record:

“I am very happy for this moment. I am happy because the team helped support me with the City fans and the staff. Thank you very much for everyone. Now, I am enjoying this moment.

“I am very happy. This moment is once in a lifetime. This [shirt] is for my son. He text me to say: if I score, to bring the shirt to him!

“I am happy for my family in Argentina and my friends. Hi everyone!”

Sergio AGUERO and Nicolas OTAMENDI’s goals:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr4qoqjOkZg

Sergio AGUERO talks goalscoring record

Team mates congratulate Sergio AGUERO

Congratulations to AGUERO for such an incredible achievement. A Manchester City legend!

Emiliano INSUA replaces Lucas BIGLIA in Argentina team

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November 1, 2017

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Emiliano INSUA replaces Lucas BIGLIA in Argentina team

Emiliano INSUA has replaced Lucas BIGLIA in the Argentina team.

Lucas BIGLIA has picked up an injury and is out of Argentina’s matches later this month. As Argentina National Team coach Jorge SAMPAOLI prepares for this month’s friendly matches against Nigeria and Russia, he’ll be unable to count on AC Milan’s Lucas BIGLIA who has a knock in his leg. SAMPAOLI has decided not to waste any time and has already called-up former Liverpool man Emiliano INSUA to the squad.

INSUA, now 28 years old and currently with Bundesliga club Stuttgart, last played for Argentina in 2011 when Sergio BATISTA was in charge in the team’s 2-1 loss to Poland.

Argentina World Cup home kit leaked

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October 30, 2017

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The Argentina World Cup home kit has been leaked.

A few weeks ago we posted pictures of Argentina’s potential home kit for the World Cup, as well as the away kit. With the release date for the kit soon approaching, more and more leaked images of the home kit have been making rounds. The vertical sky blue stripes appear to have a fade to it with the shorts being all black.

The images were leaked by Todo Sobre Camisetas and credit to them for those images.