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Italian Serie A: Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Rodrigo DE PAUL, Gonzalo RODRIGUEZ, ALVAREZ score

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Italian Serie A: Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Rodrigo DE PAUL, Gonzalo RODRIGUEZ, ALVAREZ score

It was goals galore in Serie A this weekend with goals from Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Rodrigo DE PAUL, Gonzalo RODRIGUEZ and Ricardo ALVAREZ.

Five goals were scored by Argentine players in Serie A this weekend, with Gonzalo HIGUAIN scoring twice and one each from Rodrigo DE PAUL, Gonzalo RODRIGUEZ and Ricardo ALVAREZ. Beginning with Juventus, Paulo DYBALA was a nightmare for Chievo as he ran them into the ground. DYBALA had a direct assist for the first goal as he left his marker while playing a massive part in the second goal. With his two goals, Gonzalo HIGUAIN is the first Juventus player to score 20 goals in their debut season since John CHARLES and Omar SIVORI did it in the 1957-1958 seaon.

Rodrigo DE PAUL scored for Udinese in their 3-0 win against Genoa. DE PAUL scored Udinese’s first goal of the match, a strike coming from outside the area which beat the goalkeeper. For Genoa, Nicolas BURDISSO, Ezequiel MUNOZ and Giovanni SIMEONE all played.

The Serie A match between Sampdoria and Fiorentina saw goals coming from Argentine’s. For Fiorentina, Gonzalo RODRIGUEZ scored their first goal after a powerful header through a corner kick. For Sampdoria, Ricardo ALVAREZ scored their second with a nice finish from the area.

Paulo DYBALA:

Gonzalo HIGUAIN’s goal:

Rodrigo DE PAUL:

Gonzalo RODRIGUEZ and Ricardo ALVAREZ’s goals:

Report: Jorge SAMPAOLI wants Argentina job

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Report: Jorge SAMPAOLI wants Argentina job

A report from Ole has Jorge SAMPAOLI wanting the Argentina job.

The never ending saga of the Argentina National Team coaching job just took another turn. On Thursday, a leaked Whatsapp conversation involving AFA president TAPIA was made public. In the coversation, TAPIA reportedly embarassed and was name calling current Argentina coach Edgardo BAUZA.

Ole is currently reporting that current Sevilla coach Jorge SAMPAOLI is willing to take the Argentina job under the condition that he remain as coach until the 2022 World Cup. Reportedly, the reason why TAPIA and the AFA have yet to fire Edgardo BAUZA is because they want to confirm Jorge SAMPAOLI first prior to firing BAUZA.

There are also rumors that the AFA can’t afford to fire BAUZA due to a release clause in his contract and also because they are currently being sued by Gerardo “Tata” MARTINO’s coaching staff. And also they would have to pay Jorge SAMPAOLI’s release clause at Sevilla and his salary as Argentina coach.

Edgardo BAUZA AFA meeting, to stay as Argentina coach

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Edgardo BAUZA AFA meeting, to stay as Argentina coach

Edgardo BAUZA’s meeting with the AFA took place on Thursday and the verdict is out.

The Argentina National Team coach met with the AFA president TAPIA as well as TINELLI regarding his future. TAPIA has come out and stated that Edgardo BAUZA will remain as the Argentina National Team coach and will resume working next week.

However, they will all meet again next week to keep talking regarding the team.

Gabriel BATISTUTA recalls cold story with current Argentina team

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Gabriel BATISTUTA recalls cold story with current Argentina team

The legendary Gabriel BATISTUTA has recalled a story he has involving the current Argentina National Team.

Gabriel BATISTUTA, the second all time leading goalscorer of the Argentina National Team, has come out and told a story regarding himself and the current Argentina National Team. BATISTUTA, who was on a TyC Sports, spoke about how he was recently with the Argentina National Team (he didn’t specify when) and how some of the players reacted to him being there. He also spoke about Lionel MESSI and Gonzalo HIGUAIN. Here’s what he had to say:

Gabriel BATISTUTA on the Argentina National Team:

“I entered the dressing room and half of them didn’t even extend their hand. There was a certain coldness to it, that’s how it was. I took it as something that is generational. I have nothing to do with them. However, I would have liked for them to greet me, not for who I am but because at one time I played there and shared the dressing room.”

Gabriel BATISTUTA on the mess that is the AFA:

“I don’t think they disrespected me, maybe they just didn’t feel it… I think they didn’t get help from the coaches, there’s no world champions around there for example. BILARDO’s one of the coaches who has won the World Cup and he didn’t even get a ticket… My God, that’s insane. It’s an incredible mess.”

Gabriel BATISTUTA on Lionel MESSI and Gonzalo HIGUAIN:

“I really like HIGUAIN. But it’s obvious that he’s not doing the same thing he’s been doing at Juventus. MESSI could have stayed in Spain and avoided travelling 14,000km to hear us criticizing him.”

While BATISTUTA did not specify on when it took place, one could speculate that it was at Copa America or even a World Cup Qualifier which took place in Argentina.

Lionel MESSI: Olympic title is the most valued

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Lionel MESSI: Olympic title is the most valued

Lionel MESSI has won several titles in his illustrious career but according to him, the one you win at the Olympics is the most valued.

The Argentina and Barcelona captain sat down with Esquire magazine and spoke about a number of topics. From Argentina to the sacrifices he had to make to become a player even to his private life, Lionel Messi commented about it. Here’s what he had to say:

Lionel MESSI on Argentina National Team:

“I understand the people that ask and demand their National Team to win something but no one more than the players who make up the National Team want to win that title (World Cup).”

Lionel MESSI on most important title:

“The most valued title is that of the Olympics because it’s a tournament that you get to play in once in your life. It’s where you get to live with athletes from different sports.”

Lionel Messi Argentina
Lionel Messi with the gold medal he won with Argentina at the 2008 Olympics.

Lionel MESSI on sacrifices:

“To be an elite player, one has to sacrifice a lot but not more than any other worker who has to provide for their family. It’s difficult but it’s what I chose.”

Lionel MESSI on maturing as a player:

“I’m calmer when I think and I pick my moments.”

Lionel MESSI on his personal life and his pastime:

“Being with my kids and and enjoying playing with them. Also, watching television.”

This is the first interview given by Lionel MESSI regarding the Argentina National Team since the infamous press conference in November where he stated that no one from the Argentina National Team will be speaking to the media.

The comments against the media came after a few journalists were reporting and attacking the team, more specifically Ezequiel LAVEZZI. The team have not spoken to the media since November.

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