Nicolás González scored for Juventus in their 4-0 win vs. Cagliari.
González was back in the team for Juventus following a muscle injury. The Argentine was substituted into the match and scored on his return.
With Juventus leading 3-0, González received the ball in his own half, ran towards the Cagliari goalkeeper and chipped him from distance to give Juventus the 4-0 lead.
Emiliano Martínez has been included in The Best FIFA Men’s XI team.
Martínez was named as The Best Goalkeeper in the World and included in the Team of the Year. He is the only Argentine in the team with Lionel Messi not being included. Here is the FIFA Men’s best eleven:
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
Defenders: William Saliba, Rúben Dias, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Carvajal
Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Rodri, Jude Bellingham
Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal
Emiliano Martínez has been named as The Best Goalkeeper in the World.
Martínez was named as The Best Goalkeeper in the World for a second time on Tuesday. The Argentine was previously named The Best in 2022 after the World Cup.
With the Argentina national team, Emiliano Martínez won the Copa America and was also named as the Copa America’s best goalkeeper.
Alejandro Garnacho has won the Puskas award for Goal of the Year.
Garnacho has won his first Best trophy, winning the Puskas award. The Argentine scored a bicycle kick for Manchester United against Everon last season, the goal also being named as the Premier League Goal of the Season.
🚨 Alejandro Garnacho has won the Puskas award for this goal! 🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/CPDETXhM0E
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) December 17, 2024
Sony Pictures Television and Sony Music Vision have unveiled “Messi and the Giants,” a new sci-fi animated series inspired by Lionel Messi and targeted for kids. Disney Branded Television has acquired the series, which will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Channel On Demand before becoming available globally on Disney+.
The story follows Leo, a 12-year-old boy transported from Argentina to an alternate universe where he must lead a fight against the Giants, villains controlling the 10 realms of Iko. Each 22-minute episode explores universal themes of teamwork, perseverance, and determination, delivering a coming-of-age journey for young viewers.
Lionel Messi expressed his excitement for the series, stating:
“I always dreamed of being involved in a project that would share the values of sports, the very same values that have been so important to my career, with younger generations. Nothing truly is impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. I look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and I hope I will inspire them and motivate them to achieve their own dreams. Ever since I was a kid, I always loved animated series, and I look forward to watching this series with my own kids.”
