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Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Willy CABALLERO win Europa League with Chelsea

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Congratulations to both Gonzalo HIGUAIN and Willy CABALLERO on winning the Europa League with Chelsea.

Despite not playing in the final, both players will be able to add Europa League winners medals to their trophy cabinet. For the former Argentina forward, it’s his first trophy with Chelsea since joining them in January from AC Milan on loan. It’s also his first European cup trophy as he has never won the Champions League.

For goalkeeper Willy CABALLERO, it’s his second trophy with Chelsea after having won the 2017-2018 FA Cup. Just like HIGUAIN, he has never won the Champions League and it’s his first European cup.

Congratulations to both Gonzalo HIGUAIN and Willy CABALLERO!

Tottenham submit bid for Argentina’s Giovani LO CELSO

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Tottenham have reportedly made a bid for Argentina’s Giovani LO CELSO.

Per a report by BBC, the Champions League finalists have submitted a bid of €60 million for the Argentina and Real Betis man. However, per the report, Real Betis have a clause of €100 million for the midfielder and would like to get something more in that region.

Giovani LO CELSO scored 16 goals and had 6 assists in a breakout season for Betis where he was one of their best players. He was included in Argentina’s World Cup team last year and finds himself included in the Copa America squad.

 

Milton CASCO could start as right back for Argentina instead of Renzo SARAVIA at Copa America

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The right back position is one which is raising a few eyebrows for the Argentina national team.

Renzo SARAVIA of Racing Club was expected to be the starting right back for Argentina at the Copa America but fitness issues appear to be a problem. With his team’s opening match at the Copa America in two weeks, coach Lionel SCALONI could start Milton CASCO instead of SARAVIA who is battling fitness issues.

A report by TyC Sports states that CASCO has emerged as the favorite in the list of players to replace SARAVIA should he not be fit to start.

Paulo DYBALA on being with Argentina national team: “Always beautiful being here”

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Argentina’s Paulo DYBALA is one of the latest one’s to arrive and train with the rest of the team.

Upon his arrival, he was asked about being with the Argentina national team as well as comparing Lionel MESSI and Cristiano RONALDO. Here’s what he had to say:

“It’s immense joy. It’s always beautiful being here. I’m enjoying it, I always give my maximum and I give my all to be here. I believe we have to work in a calm manner to go as far as we can and to have a good tournament.”

DYBALA was also asked about his Argentina team mate Lionel MESSI and his Juventus team mate Cristiano RONALDO:

“They each have their own characteristics, their way of playing. They are both great and phenomenal. I don’t compare them, I just enjoy.”

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

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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.”
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