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Rumored Argentina line-up, LAVEZZI to start

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Rumored Argentina line-up, LAVEZZI to start

The injury and suspension Nicolas GAITAN means that one of Ezequiel LAVEZZI or Erik LAMELA would start up front alongside Gonzalo HIGUAIN and Lionel MESSI.

Based off the training session, Tata MARTINO is going to start the same attack as the one Alejandro SABELLA started with in the final of the World Cup. That is to say Ezequiel LAVEZZI with Gonzalo HIGUAIN and Lionel MESSI.

ROMERO; ROJO, OTAMENDI, FUNES MORI, MERCADO; BANEGA, MASCHERANO, FERNANDEZ; LAVEZZI, HIGUAIN, MESSI

Rumored Argentina line-up for Tuesday: Romero; Rojo, Otamendi, Funes Mori, Mercado; Banega, Mascherano, Augusto; Lavezzi, Higuain, Messi

New “Edit Comment” feature

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New “Edit Comment” feature

Hello everyone,

As we mentioned, we are continuing to edit things here on the new Mundo Albiceleste. Some of it is the visual aspect of the website, other is more technical stuff for us Admins.

One new feature which has been implemented is about the comments section. We have now made it possible for you to edit a comment which you have posted. This is something which many people have been asking for and we’ve finally brought it.

The edit comment feature only works for 5 minutes after your commented has been submitted. That is to say once you submit your comment, you will have 5 minutes to edit it. At the bottom of your comment you will see a “Click to Edit” button with a timer on it. Click on that button, edit your comment and click Save!

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We are also aware that many of you did not like the old “Kudos” system which we had and that is the reason why we have not brought it onto the new Mundo. If there is a high demand for it, it is possible that we bring it back but for now, it will not be possible.

We hope you enjoy the Edit feature and we will continue to work on aspects of Mundo!

Thank you,

Roy

Argentina’s alternate shirt record at tournaments

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Argentina’s alternate shirt record at tournaments

For the longest time, Argentina’s “alternate” shirt (the dark blue shirt) has been seen as bad luck for the team. And with the blue shirt getting ready to make an appearance in Tuesday’s Copa America semi-final match, some superstitious people may get nervous.

Since the 1990 World Cup, Argentina has worn the alternate blue shirt 13 times in tournaments (World Cup and Copa America). Three of those 13 came at Copa America tournaments and the other 10 at World Cup’s. So what is the record? I’ve done some digging and here are the results:

Tournament
Team
Result
2015 Copa America
 Uruguay Win. 1-0.
2014 World Cup
 Germany Loss. 1-0 Extra Time.
2011 Copa America
 Uruguay Loss. 1-1 on penalty kicks.
2010 World Cup
 Greece Win. 2-0.
2006 World Cup
 Germany Loss. 1-1 on penalty kicks.
2006 World Cup
 Serbia and Montenegro Win. 6-0.
2004 Copa America
 Uruguay Win. 4-2.
2002 World Cup
 Sweden Draw. 1-1.
2002 World Cup
 Nigeria Win. 1-0.
1998 World Cup
 England Win. 2-2 on penalty kicks.
1998 World Cup
 Croatia Win. 1-0.
1994 World Cup
 Greece Win. 4-0.
1990 World Cup
 West Germany Loss. 1-0.
1990 World Cup
 Yugoslavia Win. 0-0 on penalty kicks.

That equals to 9 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw if you want to count the outcome of the match (as FIFA doesn’t count penalty kick losses a an official “loss” but rather a “draw”).

The reason why it’s seen as bad luck for many is because Argentina lost the 1990 World Cup final, wore it twice at the 2002 World Cup (which was a disaster for the team), wore it on the penalty shootout elimination at the 2006 World Cup and wore it in the final of the 2014 World Cup.

Argentina to use dark blue shirt in semi-finals

Roy Nemer
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Argentina to use dark blue shirt in semi-finals

Per Copa America bracket, Argentina is seen as the “away” team in their match against the United States at the Copa America.

Due to the bracket, Argentina will play with their dark blue shirts in the semi-finals on Tuesday. This will be the first time the team plays with that shirt in this Copa America.

Angel DI MARIA and PASTORE could make bench

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As Argentina are preparing for their Copa America semi-final match on Tuesday, Tata MARTINO might be able to count on two additional players.

Reports in the media are that Angel DI MARIA will likely be fit enough to make the bench for Argentina. DI MARIA, who got injured against Panama, appears to have made a speedy recovery and could even see some minutes in the semi-finals.

The other player who could see the bench is Javier PASTORE. Some reports are stating that PASTORE could be fit enough to get some minutes in Argentina’s semi-final match.

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