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Zanetti Speaks About Messi & Maradona

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In a recent interview, Javier ZANETTI, Argentina’s most capped player had his say on the comparison between Lionel MESSI and Diego MARADONA.

ZANETTI said “I do not understand the comparisons between the two (Messi and Diego Maradona)”.

“I think Diego was unique & Messi is doing unique things. What can you say about Messi?”. “Messi has won five Ballon d’Ors, four Champions Leagues and has scored 97 goals in a year”.

“There is no need to win a World Cup to certify that talent. Messi is an ambassador of Argentina, and I am also proud of him as an Argentine”.

Rumors on the three overage players for Olympics

Roy Nemer
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Rumors in the media the past week have been circulating over who the 3 overage players will be for Argentina during the Olympics.

The last time Argentina took part in the 2009 Olympic games in football, Juan RIQUELME, Javier MASCHERANO and Nicolas PAREJA were the three players over the age of 23 who represented the Albiceleste. In 2004, it was Roberto AYALA, Gabriel HEINZE and Kily GONZALEZ.

The three names for 2016 appear to be goalkeeper Geronimo RULLI and defenders Ramiro FUNES MORI and Mateo MUSACCHIO.

While these names are not set in stone, they do appear to be the 3 overage players who will represent Argentina this summer in Rio.

Argentinians moving around in Europe

Roy Nemer
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Several moves involving Argentinians in Europe. Here’s a list of Argentinians who moved around in the transfer market in January.

Ricardo ALVAREZ has joined Serie A club Sampdoria.

Lucas ORBAN has joined Levante on loan until the end of the season.

Bruno ZUCULINI has joined AEK Athens on loan from Manchester City.

Federico FAZIO is back at his old club Sevilla from Tottenham.

Hernan BARCOS makes the jump to Europe as he joins Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.

Diego PEROTTI has joined Roma until the end of the season.

Alberto COSTA, known for his free kicks, has joined Fiorentina.

Mauro ZARATE has joined Fiorentina.

Andres D’ALESSANDRO, LOPEZ, more come back

Roy Nemer
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A number of Argentinian players have made the trip back home to play in the domestic league.

Andres D’ALESSANDRO is arguably the biggest name to come back to Argentina as he has joined River Plate. He had a great career in Brazil with Internacional de Porto Alegre where his crowning moment was winning the Copa Libertadores with the Brazilian club.

Another one to return is Lisandro LOPEZ who comes back to his beloved Racing Club. LOPEZ made a name for himself in Europe, most notably in Portugal with FC Porto and in France with Lyon.

Another number 9 to come back is German DENIS, who spent the last few years flying under the radar as he scored goals for Atalanta in Serie A. He returns to former club Independiente.

Marcos ANGELERI, who was capped a few times by Diego MARADONA for Argentina has come back to Argentina, this time joining San Lorenzo.

Tata MARTINO on MESSI, HIGUAIN and more

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Gerardo MARTINO spoke to the media and commented on Lionel MESSI, Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Mauro ICARDI and Carlos TEVEZ. Here’s what he had to say:

On Lionel MESSI and the Olympics:
“MESSI won’t go to the Olympic games because there’s a lot of tournaments for the National Team during the year. We have the Copa America, the Olympics and after that three World Cup Qualifying matches. The way things are for Barcelona, it’s going to be a long season“.

About Gonzalo HIGUAIN:
“HIGUAIN’s situation is almost a personal one. I hope everything goes well for him”.

Regarding Mauro ICARDI and the Olympics:
“We have DYBALA, VIETTO and CALLERI, we can’t go with three 9’s but it’s good to have choices. In ICARDI’s case, it’s not the best time”. 

About Carlos TEVEZ and the National Team:
“In TEVEZ’s case, nothing has changed. He remains a player of the National Team”.

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