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Diego Maradona: “I think SAMPAOLI is the best”

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Diego MARADONA had his say on who he thinks the best Argentina coach is in La Liga.

While Mauricio PELLEGRINO managed to get his side to their first Copa del Rey final, for MARADONA, it was between Diego SIMEONE and Jorge SAMPAOLI as to who the best Argentine manager is in La Liga. MARADONA (who has officially announced that he now works for FIFA), had this to say:

“SIMEONE would be the best coach in Argentina, but he left River Plate in last place. Today, I think SAMPAOLI is the best coach.”

Who do you think is the best Argentine coach in La Liga? Or even in Europe? Let us know!

Mauricio PELLEGRINO and Alaves reach Copa final

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Mauricio PELLEGRINO has lead his side to their first ever Copa del Rey final.

A 1-0 win for Alaves at home against Celta de Vigo was enough to see them through to their first ever Copa final. PELLEGRINO, who took over the club this season, had this to say about the win.

“This was unthinkable in the beginning of the season. We’ll be mobilized for this final.”

PELLEGRINO is one of many Argentine coaches who continues to impress in Europe.

Sub-20: Argentina vs Brazil

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Hey guys!

Today the Argentina Sub-20 national team plays against Brazil in a must win match if they are to make to the World Cup in S. Korea this summer.  They currently sit in 5th place in the table.  They’re last game was a poor display where they lost 3-0 to the host of the  tournament: Ecuador.

Coach Claudio Ubeda is obliged to make a change for today’s match as defender Lisandro Martinez is suspended.  Milton Valenzuela who started against Uruguay and Colombia will replace Martinez.  Also, Nahuel Molinda may also make a return to the starting lineup for Nicolas Salazar who did not play his best match vs Ecuador.  Lastly, midfielder Julian Chicco may also lose his spot to Tomas Belmonte who has served his two game suspension.

What do you guys think? Will we beat Brazil? Do we have any chance? Or have you lost all hope with this team?  Last game was very a poor display.  There’s no excuses. Not even the altitude.

Sudamericano Sub 20 Table:

Pos Equipo PJ PG PE PP DG PT
1 UruguayUruguay 3 3 0 0 7 9
2 VenezuelaVenezuela 3 1 1 1 1 4
3 BrasilBrasil 3 1 1 1 0 4
4 EcuadorEcuador 3 1 1 1 -1 4
5 ArgentinaArgentina 3 1 0 2 -3 3
6 ColombiaColombia 3 0 1 2 -4 1
 
Probable formation:
Argentina: Facundo Cambeses; Nicolas Zalazar, Cristian Romero, Juan Foyth, Lisandro Martínez; Santiago Ascacibar y Julián Chicco; Tomás Conechny y Brian Mansilla; Marcelo Torres & Lautaro Martinez. Coach: Claudio Ubeda.

Stadium: Olímpico Atahualpa, de Quito.

Time: 22.30 (Argentina Time).

TV: TyC Sports.

 

VAMOS ARGENTINA!!!

Los Pibes Lose Again!

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Argentina Under 20 suffered their second defeat in the Hexagon round, this time to Ecuador 3-0!

Ecuador took the lead before half time with a penalty from Pervis ESTUPINAN and in the second half, Jordy CAICEDO and Bryan CABEZAS sealed the win for the home side.

The result leave Claudio UBEDA’s boys now second from bottom with just 3 points and with the next march against Brazil; things could get even more complicated with regards to qualifying for the Under-20 World Cup to be held in South Korea later this year.

A far cry from what our youth side used to be, sadly!

When Leo Met Patrick from the Patriots!

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Congratulations to the New England Patriots, campeone Super Bowl LI!

 

Just thought of writing something that is related to this even, for the fun of it!

Here’s an interesting throwback that happened almost 8 months ago when Argentina were taking on Venezuela during the Copa América Centenario quarter-final at the Gillette Stadium, home of the Patriots.

Among those who attended to watch the game in which Argentina won 4-1 was Pats safefy, Patrick CHUNG!

Right after the game, CHUNG took the opportunity to meet Lionel MESSI and gave him signed helmet and a Pat’s jersey with Leo’s name on it. MESSI returned the gesture with a signed Argentina’s kit for CHUNG!

Sorry about the photo, as these were the only ones available.

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