It’s been a while since our last random Mundo video and considering it’s Friday, why not do one about a certain #9 Argentina had just a few years ago. Hernan CRESPO!
The previous generation grew up with BATISTUTA, CANIGGIA, Kily GONZALEZ, ZANETTI and a few other veterans but Hernan CRESPO’s name must surely also be up there as a fan favorite. Without further a do, Hernan CRESPO!
It was a midweek full of goals by Argentinians in the Champions League and Europa League.
In the Champions League, Lionel MESSI scored twice for the reigning champions in their 2-0 win in London against Arsenal. Much talk prior to the match was about how MESSI had never scored against Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech when he was with Chelsea. Well, MESSI took CECH down to his knees (literally) on the first goal and slotted a penalty past him for the second.
Sergio AGUERO also found the back of the net away from home for his club in their 3-1 win against Dynamo Kyiv.
Paulo DYBALA scored for Juventus in their 2-2 draw at home in a battle of the heavyweights against Bayern.
In the Europa League, Erik LAMELA scored as his Tottenham secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the Europa League with a 3-0 win against Fiorentina.
Lionel MESSI’s goals:
Sergio AGUERO’s goal:
Paulo DYBALA’s goal:
Erik LAMELA’s goal:
The draw for the 2016 Copa America was held on Sunday in New York.
Argentina’s group for the 2016 Copa America could have been much more difficult. The groups are the following:
Group A:
United States
Colombia
Costa Rica
Paraguay
Group B:
Brazil
Ecuador
Haiti
Peru
Group C:
Mexico
Uruguay
Jamaica
Venezuela
Group D:
Argentina
Chile
Panama
Bolivia
Argentina’s matches are the following:
June 6, Santa Clara, California: Argentina vs. Chile
June 10, Soldier Field, Chicago: Argentina vs. Panama
June 14, CenturyLink Field, Seattle: Argentina vs. Bolivia
Ezequiel LAVEZZI has been linked with a possible move away from Paris but much to everyone’s surprise (or maybe not but we will come back to that part later) he has chosen to sign with Chinese Super League side Hebei Fortune.
The official announcement of this signing was made just about an hour ago. OFFICIAL: Hebei China Fortune have completed the signing of Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi (31) from PSG.
OFFICIAL: Hebei China Fortune have completed the signing of Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi (31) from PSG. pic.twitter.com/TZXxQzYWLd
— TransferMarkt China (@asaikana) February 17, 2016
It appears Pocho has signed a 2 year deal worth £23.5 milion and will earn about £400,000 per week wages.
As you all know there has been a massive spending from clubs in China during the month of January with lots of surprise names making their move to the Far East.
With that said, I guess this could be the end for Pocho career with the National Team but then again, wouldn’t surprise me if Tata MARTINO still thinks he has a place with the Albiceleste.
Hello everyone!
As you can tell, there’s been lack of updates lately and we apologize for that but there’s a good reason.
Behind the scenes, there’s been a lot of planning for Mundo Albiceleste. Planning for bigger and better things, especially with the Copa America and Summer Olympics coming up and the World Cup Qualifiers already well under way.
That planning and behind the scenes work has taken over the time available for posting news updates and I do apologize for that.
The World Cup Qualifiers resume next month, Tata MARTINO will announce his list of players in a few weeks, the Champions League restarts this week, Olympic news, our players scoring… There’s just so much news to cover and we will be back on top of it, that is a guarantee!
I felt like you, the readers, who make Mundo what it is, deserved to know what was going on and why there’s been a lack of updates lately. I’ve been reading your suggestions and ideas as to what you would like to see on Mundo and hopefully they can all be put out soon.
If you have any specific comments or improvements which you would like to see on Mundo Albiceleste, do let us know by using the Contact Us form at the top of the page or even by replying to this topic.
I can’t say too much as to what we’re working on but we’re working on making Mundo Albiceleste the ONLY news source regarding the Argentina National Team and its players you will EVER need. Changes are coming and thank you for everything!
Thank you,
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