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Fernando BATISTA named new coach of Argentina U20 team

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Fernando BATISTA has been named as the new coach of the Argentina U20 team.

It will all be up to BATISTA to lead the new generation of Argentina players. There were rumors that Pablo AIMAR, Lionel SCALONI or Lucas BERNARDI would manage the team but the official confirmation came on Wednesday that it would be BATISTA.

He has previously worked with San Lorenzo, Argentinos Juniors and was Claudio UBEDA’s assistant when UBEDA was coaching the U20 team.

Esteban SOLARI, Cristian PALANDELLA and Gustavo PINERO will be a part of the coaching staff. SOLARI would be his assistant, PALANDELLA as fitness coach and PINERO in charge of the goalkeepers.

He’ll manage the team at next month’s South American U20 tournament from the 17th of January until the 10th of February with a spot at next year’s U20 World Cup to be held in Poland to play for.

Argentina duo Paulo DYBALA scores for Juventus, Nicolas TAGLIAFICO for Ajax in Champions League

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Paulo DYBALA scored for Juventus while Nicolas TAGLIAFICO scored for Ajax in the Champions League.

A great goal and another one disallowed by Paulo DYBALA in their 2-1 loss against Young Boys in the Champions League. A fantastic strike by DYBALA from outside of the penalty area gave his team a chance to come back into the match. With the score at 2-1, DYBALA had a second chance on goal which went in but with Cristiano RONALDO attempting to play the ball from an offside decision, the goal was disallowed.

Nicolas TAGLIAFICO scored once more in the Champions League, this time in injury time in Ajax’s 3-3 draw against Bayern Munich. A poacher goal from the left back who received staples in the back of the head following a flying kick by Thomas MULLER of Bayern Munich.

Juan Roman RIQUELME talks about Argentina national team coach Lionel SCALONI

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Legendary Argentina and Boca Juniors figure Juan Roman RIQUELME was on Fox Sports where he discussed a number of topics, one of which was the Argentina national team coach.

RIQUELME, who retired twice from the Argentina team and played under the likes of Marcelo BIELSA and Jose PEKERMAN, gave his thoughts on two coaches who he used to play alongside with. Here’s what he had to say:

“BECACCECE, HEINZE and SCALONI who is with the Argentina national team. They are all young and starting up. Hopefully in a few years we’ll be able to say that they are great coaches. We have to leave them alone and have them build their careers.”

Ajax make new offer for defender Lisandro MAGALLAN

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Ajax have reportedly made a new offer for Boca Juniors defender Lisandro MAGALLAN.

Per a report by Cesar Luis MERLO, Ajax had made an offer for the defender prior to the final against River Plate. The offer is reportedly that of €9 million for the 25 year old.

He has been linked with a move to the club in the past and should he join, he would play alongside Argentina defender Nicolas TAGLIAFICO.

Gio LO CELSO of Argentina, Real Betis says Angel DI MARIA was his idol, talks Lionel MESSI

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Giovani LO CELSO of Argentina and Real Betis gave an interview where he discussed Angel DI MARIA, Lionel MESSI and more.

Following him scoring in a 2-0 win for Real Betis, the Argentina man gave an interview with Marca. The former Rosario Central midfielder stated that Angel DI MARIA was his idol while also talking about Lionel MESSI and his current coach. When asked about who his reference was, here’s what he had to say:

“It was Angel DI MARIA, who came from the same club (Rosario Central) as I did. He’s had a great career and he was humbled. Characteristically, we are very DIFFERENT but when I left there, he was my idol and my reflection. I took the time to thank him for everything he’s done for me. He did a lot for my adaptation in Paris. I couldn’t believe that I would share moments with him.”

In regards to Lionel MESSI, LO CELSO said this:

“There’s only one MESSI, we see it match after match. That comparison does not make sense. There’s only one, he’s Barcelona’s number 10 and he always surprises us. He fills the eyes of all football fans.”

About the goals for the rest of the season:

“We always set goals. We have three competitions and we are well positioned in La Liga, first in Europe at the moment (Europa League) and there’s the Copa (del Rey) left. There are objectives for the future, a beautiful season with a lot of excitement. It’s a very passionate city.”

When asked about his coach, LO CELSO said this:

“He likes to play a way which I like. He wants me to be a protagonist, to have the ball.”

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