Nicolas OTAMENDI out injured

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March 15, 2016

Nicolas OTAMENDI suffered an injury in Manchester City’s Champions League match against Dynamo Kyiv.

OTAMENDI had to be substituted off in the first half of the match but did comment on his injury following the match. Speaking to Manchester City’s official website, here’s what he had to say:

“It was something similar to a quadriceps paralysis, I may review that tomorrow but the knock was so deep I couldn’t keep playing and decided to leave my place to a teammate.”

“I’ll have a medical review tomorrow. I hope everything is fine and I could be called up by Argentina.”

Mateo MUSACCHIO: “It’s great joy”

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March 10, 2016

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Mateo MUSACCHIO spoke about his call-up to the Argentina National Team.

The Villarreal defender just missed out on the Copa America last year with a horrific injury which kept him sidelined for several months. The 25 year old has 3 caps to his name but all of which were friendly matches.

“For me it’s great joy and revenge, revenge for what happened to me last year.”

“It was a tough year but I’ve turned the page and feel comfortable playing again. The call up comes at a great time, it’s a good opportunity”.

“They’re important matches for what their significance. I’ve played in friendly matches but those are different. I’m going to try and enjoy myself and if I get the chance to play, I’ll try and seize it all.”

Argentina’s list for WCQ matches!

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March 8, 2016

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Gerardo MARTINO has released his list of players for Argentina’s World Cup Qualifying matches later this month against Chile and Bolivia.

Some new faces on the team, including goalkeeper RULLI, defenders VANGIONI, PINOLA and midfielder Augusto FERNANDEZ.

Notable absentees include Carlos TEVEZ and Ezequiel GARAY.

Goalkeepers:
Sergio ROMERO
Nahuel GUZMAN
Geronimo RULLI

Defenders:
Pablo ZABALETA
Facundo RONCAGLIA
Gabriel MERCADO
Nicolas OTAMENDI
Mateo MUSACCHIO
Ramiro FUNES MORI
Marcos ROJO
Leonel VANGIONI
Javier PINOLA
Martin DEMICHELIS

Midfielders:
Javier MASCHERANO
Matias KRANEVITTER
Augusto FERNANDEZ
Enzo PEREZ
Lucas BIGLIA
Javier PASTORE
Ever BANEGA

Forwards:
Angel DI MARIA
Erik LAMELA
Ezequiel LAVEZZI
Lionel MESSI
Nicolas GAITAN
Sergio AGUERO
Gonzalo HIGUAIN
Paulo DYBALA
Angel CORREA

On this day in 2010: Argentina 1 – 0 Germany

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March 3, 2016

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On March 3, 2006, Argentina defeated Germany 1-0 with the winning goal coming from Gonzalo HIGUAIN.

Argentina, coached by Diego MARADONA, went with this line-up against the Germans:

ROMERO; OTAMENDI, DEMICHELIS, SAMUEL, HEINZE; GUTIERREZ, MASCHERANO, VERON, DI MARIA; HIGUAIN and MESSI
Substitutes: Nicolas BURDISSO, Clemente RODRIGUEZ, Carlos TEVEZ

Geronimo RULLI: “A dream to win a medal”

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March 3, 2016

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Real Sociedad goalkeeper Geronimo RULLI spoke to FIFA.com about the Olympics, being part of the Argentina National Team and more. After leaving RULLI out of the Argentina squad for the 2015 Copa America, Gerardo MARTINO had this to say about the goalkeeper:

"RULLI will probably be the national team keeper for the next ten years. Barring any strange happenings, that ought to be the case."

That seems to be the general feeling among Albiceleste fans regarding the goalkeeper position. As for RULLI, here’s what he had to say:

"I love sport and being at the Olympic Games or the World Cup is the pinnacle of what a footballer can aspire to. It must be an incredible atmosphere to play in and to share in with other sports. It would be a dream for me to be there and win a medal."

"There’s always reason to believe with the national team. There are great players who, despite being under 23, have already gone a long way in football. Argentina should always be favourites for any competition they’re playing in and I have no doubts it’ll be the same in Rio. However, if I want to be involved, I have to perform well for my club. Here’s hoping I can keep up what I’ve been doing in recent games and the call-up comes."

To read the entire interview, click here.