Stephen “Kiki” Ramos has become the first Haitian to play with the Argentina national team.
Ramos, born in Haiti, played for the Argentina U17 national team in their 2-1 friendly match win against Ecuador. Part of the Velez youth team, the forward has 12 goals with the team.
The Argentina national team has had players born in Spain represent the Argentina national team and Ramos is the first one born in Haiti to play for Argentina.
Spartak Moscow have made a bid for José Manuel López of Palmeiras.
José Manuel López could be leaving Palmeiras in Brazil. According to SportsCenter Brasil, Spartak Moscow have made a bid of around €24 million for the Argentine.
Palmeiras value him between €35 million to €40 million and has a contract until December 2029 with the club. His contract has a release clause of €100 million.
Santiago Castro is in Rome and will be joining AS Roma from Bologna.
Castro arrived in Rome on Monday evening where he will be joining AS Roma. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Argentine will be joining them on a €35 million move from Bologna and the contract to be signed on Tuesday.
The 21 year old scored seven league goals and had three assists in 35 league matches last season.
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has posted a message on his Instagram after Argentina’s World Cup final loss.
Lionel Scaloni is in Argentina, having already spoken to fans and the media. On Sunday, the Argentina national team coach posted on his Instagram about the World Cup final. Here is what he posted:
“After an intense week where sadness mixed with joy, tears with smiles, anxiety with peace and nerves with calm, I can finally sit down and write a few words. Even though you all know I’m not someone who likes social media very much, maybe this is the best way to reach you.
“The first thing I want to say is that I’m sorry we couldn’t bring you another trophy and give you another reason to be happy, even if it was only for a few days and help you forget about life’s difficult moments.
“But I want you to remember what this group of players, my warriors, as I always called them when I spoke about them to my wife, tried to show you.
“Their hard work, their desire to keep going, their belief, their “I can do it” attitude, never giving up even when everything feels impossible, giving everything they have even when they have nothing left, taking criticism from people who don’t even know us, staying united and continuing to fight even when their legs no longer respond to what their minds are asking them to do.
“That is the real trophy.
“I will always be grateful to my coaching staff, my players, the AFA staff, everyone who works quietly behind the scenes to make sure we have everything we need and to every one of you for all the love and support you’ve given us.
“Lionel Scaloni
“P.S. Whoever has an Argentine friend has a treasure.”
Paulo Dybala scored two goals for AS Roma in their preseason 3-3 draw against AS Cannes.
Dybala had two goals to start his preseason. With the score at 0-0, AS Roma were awarded a free kick.
It was Dybala who took it and the Argentine scored to give AS Roma the 1-0 lead. With AS Roma leading 2-0, the Argentine received the ball outwide, cut inside and scored AS Roma’s third goal of the match.
AS Cannes scored three goals to draw level.
