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Nicolas OTAMENDI of Manchester City out of Argentina team

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Nicolas OTAMENDI is injured and will not be taking part in Argentina’s friendly matches this month.

Per a tweet by the Argentina account, the Manchester City defender won’t play against Venezuela and Morocco. OTAMENDI suffered a sprained left ankle during City’s 3-2 win against Swansea in the FA Cup.

This would mean that both of City’s Argentine representatives, Sergio AGUERO and Nicolas OTAMENDI will not be taking part in the matches.

Lionel MESSI scores ridiculous hat trick, free kick, chip in Barcelona win against Real Betis

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Lionel MESSI scored one of the most ridiculous hattricks you will ever see in FC Barcelona’s 4-1 win against Real Betis.

MESSI with three very different types of goals, all of which were worthy of winning a match but he truly saved the best for last. Barcelona were awarded a free kick and the captain stepped up to take it. Not under the wall or over the wall, MESSI’s shot went to the left of the wall and into the top corner of the net.

But the magic was just starting. Luis SUAREZ played sublime pass in to MESSI and his shot beat the goalkeeper to make it 2-0 for Barcelona.

However, the best was yet to come. MESSI received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and with a first time touch of the ball, chipped it over the goalkeeper and into the net.

Real Betis gave MESSI a standing ovation following the third goal.

The Argentina and Barcelona captain spoke after the match regarding Betis fans giving him an ovation:

“I don’t remember the last time a rival audience applauded me… Betis fans always treat us very well and I’m very grateful.”

Sergio CANALES of Real Betis had this to say after the match:

“When MESSI is in this form, what the heck can you do? He’s the best player in the world.”

With his free kick goal, MESSI, well, here’s a statistic. The most direct free kick goals scored since 2011-2012 season.

Juventus: 29 goals
Lionel MESSI: 25 goals
Real Madrid: 24 goals
Lyon: 22 goals
AS Roma, PSG: 21 goals
Liverpool: 19 goals

Manuel LANZINI, Roberto PEREYRA, other Argentine players arrive in Madrid

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A few players from the Argentina national team have arrived in Madrid for the friendly match against Venezuela.

Six Argentine players are now in Madrid and at coach Lionel SCALONI’s disposal. Manuel LANZINI, Roberto PEREYRA, Angel CORREA, Juan FOYTH, German PEZZELLA and Marcos ACUNA already did work at the gym.

The team will play Venezuela on Friday, March 22 in Madrid.

Diego PEROTTI scores in AS Roma loss to SPAL

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Diego PEROTTI scored for AS Roma in their 2-1 loss to SPAL.

The Argentine scored only his second goal of the season but it wasn’t enough as Roma went on to allow one more goal. With the score at 1-0, Roma were awarded a penalty and up stepped PEROTTI. The 30 year old’s shot send the goalkeeper the wrong way.

Sergio AGUERO winner sends Manchester City to FA Cup semi-finals

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Sergio AGUERO scored for Manchester City in their 3-2 win against Swansea to send them to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Swansea took a 2-0 advantage and looked to be eliminating Manchester City from the competition until Bernardo SILVA scored City’s first goal off a Sergio AGUERO assist. City’s all time leading scorer made it 2-2 off a penalty. His shot hit the post, deflected off the goalkeeper and in to draw City level.

AGUERO would make it 3-2 and score the winner off a headed goal but not without controversy. His goal would stand despite being offside.

Manchester City coach Pep GUARDIOLA had this to say about AGUERO after the match:

“I asked him: ‘Please train a little bit in this week off, don’t drop your physical condition’ because now he is in incredible top form.”

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