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Hernán Barcos scores for Alianza Lima in 3-2 win vs. Talleres Córdoba

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Hernán Barcos scored for Alianza Lima in their 3-2 win against Talleres Córdoba.

Barcos remains the top scorer of this season’s Copa Libertadores tournament with five goals. The 41 year old Argentine scored the third goal for Alianza Lima in their win against the Argentine club.

The Argentine played four matches with the Argentina national team in 2012 under coach Alejandro Sabella.

Alexandro Bernabei scores for Internacional in 3-3 draw vs. Nacional

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Alexandro Bernabei scored for Internacional in their 3-3 draw against Nacional in the Copa Libertadores.

Bernabei got his first goal in the Copa Libertadores for Internacional, scoring in their draw. With Nacional leading 3-1, it was a cross into the penalty area which found Bernabei and the Argentine left back would control it and score Internacional’s second goal of the match.

The 24 year old was named as last season’s best left back in the Brazilian league.


Cristian Romero: “I’m missing playing in Spain to compete in all the strong Leagues”

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Cristian Romero has spoken about his future, stating that he still has to play in Spain.

Romero has been with Tottenham Hotspur since joining them in 2021 from Atalanta. With the club, he is presently in the semi-finals of the Europa League. Speaking in an interview with LosEdul, Romero spoke about his future. Here is what he had to say:

“We are in the semifinals of the Europa League and I want to finish the season in the best way possible. After that we will see, in my head is always to grow and look for new places to continue growing.

“I’m missing playing in Spain to compete in all the strong Leagues.”

Nico Paz with through ball assist for Como in 3-0 win vs. Lecce

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Nico Paz had a through ball assist for Como in their 3-0 win against Lecce.

Paz started and had an assist for Como in their win. The Argentine played a sublime through ball from his which cut through Lecce’s back line for Assane Diao who scored.

The 20 year old was part of the Argentina national team for the March World Cup qualifying matches.

Lionel Messi on Emiliano Martínez, World Cup final vs. France

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Lionel Messi spoke about Emiliano Martínez and the 2022 World Cup final against France.

Messi gave an interview with Simplemente Fútbol where he discussed wanting to play in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina’s matches in the 2022 World Cup and going first in a penalty shootout for his teams. In the interview, the Argentine also discussed Emiliano Martínez and the final against France. Here is what he had to say:

“We know that when we get to penalty kicks, we have that beast.”

He also spoke about Emiliano Martínez making the save against Randal Kolo Muani:

“It was crazy if they scored that goal. At some point you have to get lucky… in this case it wasn’t luck, it was Dibu.”

About winning the World Cup:

“Mbappé has the peace of mind that he won the 2018 World Cup. Even though it’s crazy, what he did in the final, scored four goals and still didn’t become champion.

“The same thing happened to me in 2014, it was torture for me. You also look back and think, ‘I could’ve won two.

“Being able to say that I’ve achieved everything in football is something truly valuable.

“I always say I’m very grateful to God for everything he has blessed me with. God gave me everything.”