Valentín Barco has spoke about Joaquín Panichelli’s injury.
Barco and Panichelli are team mates at Strasbourg and with the Argentina national team. The two were with the Argentina national team when Panichelli injured his ACL and he is out of the World Cup for Argentina.
Following Argentina’s 5-0 win against Zambia, Barco, who scored in the match, spoke about Panichelli’s injury. Here is what he had to say:
“The injury was difficult, it was a very, very, difficult moment for everyone. I was next to him and it was the most difficult moment I have lived. I am very sad for him because I know everything that he has worked for every day to be here. Now, I will be there for his recovery.”
Mundo Albiceleste continues its series of monthly giveaways this April with one of the most anticipated kits in recent years: the 2026 Argentina Away Jersey. This brand-new World Cup shirt has already become a fan favorite, representing the next chapter for La Albiceleste on football’s biggest stage.
The winner will be announced before May 5, both during one of our YouTube live shows and right here on the Mundo Albiceleste website.
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We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our March giveaway! The 1994 Argentina Away Jersey — the iconic shirt worn by the Albiceleste during the 1994 FIFA World Cup — goes to Jax Munteanu.
This classic jersey was worn during a memorable tournament by players such as Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta, Claudio Caniggia, Fernando Redondo, and Diego Simeone.
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“I want you to be prepared because France are a very good team, better than Brazil and Spain, with respect. Mbappe is the best player in the world, with Messi and Dibu Martínez.”
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke to the media after the team’s 5-0 win against Zambia.
Lionel Scaloni held a press conference after the match where he discussed the team’s performance, Lionel Messi and players being called up. Here is what he had to say about the match:
“The important thing is that what happened the other day didn’t happen again; I think today it was shown that it was an accident and the team, by working together, manages to play well.
“With this shirt, you can’t relax. You can play well or poorly but there are things that must not happen and the team understood that. That’s the most important thing.
“The player always has to feel that any national team match is crucial in consideration, I think they all understand that.
“The players give their all. In football, we know that the best doesn’t always win but there are ways and ways to carry out a line of play. And the demand has always been the maximum and they have responded.”
Scaloni also spoke about Lionel Messi:
“If he (Messi) wants to come, it will be an honor again We have the feeling that he always wants to be there and compete. Hopefully that’s the case and we can enjoy him.”
When talking about the team and calling up players:
“Everyone has a chance to be a starter, we don’t bring in players to make up the numbers. There should always be balance in the team.
“The team grows strong through ball possession. We emphasize that, which also has to do with how well the players know each other and these are things we have already tested.
“Many of the players are going to play important things towards the end of the season and we wish for all of them to arrive in the best possible way from now on.
“We have to prepare because what is coming is going to be really tough. We have seen great football and hopefully we can keep delivering it.
“The first thing I think about when deciding on call-ups is the physical and mental state. Everyone who is here already knows what they play for and they know what the team plays for.
“It will be a very complex, difficult World Cup. We will need everyone to arrive in the best possible shape and in that way compete against whoever.”
