Paulo Dybala scored for AS Roma in their 2-1 loss against Viktoria Plzeň.
Dybala got his first goal, scoring in the Europa League. Viktoria Plzeň took a 2-0 lead and AS Roma were awarded a penalty kick.
It was the Argentine who took it and Dybala went to the goalkeepers left as the goalkeeper went to the right and he scored. Dybala played the entire match for AS Roma while Matías Soulé also started the game but was substituted out.
Joaquín Panichelli scored for Strasbourg in their 1-1 draw against Jagiellonia Białystok.
Panichelli made it eight goals for Strasbourg, scoring five goals in his last three matches. With Jagiellonia Białystok leading 1-0, Strasbourg were awarded a free kick.
Valentín Barco took the free kick and crossed it inside the penalty area. The ball was headed inside the penalty area and found Panichelli, who scored an overhead bicycle kick goal to draw Strasbourg level.
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Lionel Messi has renewed his contract with Inter Miami.
Messi has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until December 2028. Inter Miami announced the contract signing on Thursday.
The Argentine joined them in 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain and will stay at the club until 41 years of age. With the club, he has won the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield.
Diego Placente has announced the 21-player list for Argentina’s U17 National Team ahead of the 2025 World Cup in Qatar, scheduled from November 3 to 27. The squad includes players who won the L’Alcudia Tournament earlier this year, two based in Europe, and several notable absences.
Among the European-based players are goalkeeper José Castelau from Real Madrid’s youth team and forward Can Armando Güner from Borussia Mönchengladbach. Güner, born in Germany, has Argentine nationality through his mother and carries “Armando” as his middle name in honor of Diego Maradona.
Several players have already trained or debuted with professional teams in Argentina, including Thomas De Martis(Lanús), Jerónimo Gómez Mattar (Newell’s), and Gastón Bouhier (Argentinos Juniors). Matías Satas (Boca Juniors) also makes the list after being named among the top 60 young talents to watch by a British newspaper.
The number 10 shirt will go to Uriel Ojeda from San Lorenzo, who trains regularly with the first team. Missing from the list are Juan Cruz Meza (River), Alex Verón (Vélez), and Tomás Parmo (Independiente), who were key players during the qualification process.
Argentina U17 World Cup Squad – Qatar 2025
Goalkeepers:
José Castelau (Real Madrid)
Juan Manuel Centurión (Independiente)
Valentín Reigia (Argentinos Juniors)
Defenders:
Fernando Closter (Independiente)
Thiago Yañez (Argentinos Juniors)
Simón Escobar (Vélez)
Matías Satas (Boca Juniors)
Mateo Martínez (Racing)
Santiago Silvera (Argentinos Juniors)
Misael Zalazar (Talleres)
Midfielders:
Alejandro Tello (Racing)
Santiago Espíndola (River)
Felipe Pujol (Vélez)
Jerónimo Gómez Mattar (Newell’s)
Ramiro Tulián (Belgrano)
Uriel Ojeda (San Lorenzo)
Forwards:
Can Armando Güner (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
Felipe Esquivel (River)
Thomas De Martis (Lanús)
Facundo Jainikoski (Argentinos Juniors)
Gastón Bouhier (Argentinos Juniors)
A new partnership between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the global CFD trading platform Mitrade has drawn attention across both the sports and financial industries. While football sponsorships by trading platforms are not new, this collaboration emphasizes education, transparency, and institutional credibility rather than marketing hype.
According to the statement published by the AFA, the alliance reflects a broader trend among regulated financial companies seeking partnerships with globally recognized organizations to reinforce trust. As financial regulators introduce stricter advertising standards, companies like Mitrade are shifting from viral marketing strategies to partnerships that highlight responsible growth and user education.
“Unlike early adopters who prioritized speed and access, this new generation of traders asks harder questions,” said Kevin Lai, Vice President of Mitrade Group. “Who regulates this platform? How can I build knowledge to trade more confidently? Where can I find education that helps me improve, not just promotions?”
Source: Mitrade
Founded over 130 years ago, the AFA operates under FIFA’s global regulatory framework and remains one of the world’s most established football institutions. Its partnerships typically undergo review from multiple stakeholders, ensuring alignment with both ethical and institutional standards.
The collaboration with Mitrade represents an approach that connects sports governance with financial responsibility. In contrast to celebrity-driven endorsements, this partnership aligns Mitrade with an organization that has both international reach and regulatory oversight, helping promote awareness of financial literacy among younger audiences in Latin America and beyond.
The press release highlights that today’s traders—particularly younger ones across Australia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America—approach financial markets with a desire to learn, not just to speculate. Surveys cited by regulators like ASIC show that over half of young people want to understand risk management and investment strategies before entering markets.
“We’re seeing traders who want to understand the ‘why’ behind market movements, not just the ‘how’ of executing trades,” Lai explained. “Our partnership with the AFA reflects our commitment to building financial literacy that connects global events to market impacts.”
The initiative aims to integrate educational resources with sporting outreach, encouraging fans to approach trading as a structured and informed discipline rather than a high-risk form of entertainment.
Operating in over 100 countries, Mitrade’s collaboration with the AFA is part of a wider strategy to associate with institutions that embody transparency and long-term credibility. The company’s platform is licensed by multiple regulatory bodies, including ASIC, CySEC, CIMA, and FSC, and its emphasis on education has earned industry recognition such as the “Best Educational Resources 2025” award from Global Forex Awards.
