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Enzo Fernández scores for Chelsea in 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool

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Enzo Fernández scores for Chelsea in 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool

Enzo Fernández scored a free-kick goal in 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Alexis Mac Allister and Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League.

Liverpool took the lead just five minutes into the match, giving the home side early control. Mac Allister featured in midfield for the Reds as they looked set to secure an important victory in the race for the UEFA Champions League places.

Chelsea responded in the 35th minute, and Enzo Fernández found the equalizer from a free kick that aimed for a low cross into the box, but the ball skipped past everyone and went in after striking the post to make it 1-1.

With the result, Chelsea moved to 49 points, three behind sixth-placed Bournemouth and the UEFA Europa League qualification spots. Liverpool remain fourth in the table with 59 points, still inside the Champions League positions.

Nicolás Otamendi to join River Plate after the World Cup

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Nicolás Otamendi to join River Plate after the World Cup

Nicolás Otamendi is set to join River Plate after the World Cup.

Otamendi will be returning to play in Argentina after the World Cup with the Argentina national team. According to Juan Pablo Marrón, the 38 year old is going to join the Argentine club.

The defender is set to leave Benfica and return to Argentina after 16 years in Europe. Otamendi began his career with Vélez Sarsfield and in 2010 joined FC Porto. In Europe, he has played with FC Porto, Valencia, Manchester City and Benfica.

He had a short stint on loan at Atlético Mineiro in Brazil. In Europe, he has won 21 trophies.

Lionel Messi speaks on teams arriving in better form at World Cup, Lionel Scaloni

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Lionel Messi speaks on teams arriving in better form at World Cup, Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Messi has spoken about national teams that are arriving in better form than Argentina at the World Cup and coach Lionel Scaloni.

Messi commented on the national teams that are ahead of the Argentina national team and in better form. Speaking in an interview with Pollo Alvarez, here is what Messi had to say:

“Ahead of us, there are other favorites, arriving in better form. France are very good, once more. They have a lot of players at a great level.

“Spain, Brazil, are always a candidate.

“Portugal, have a very competitive national team.”

The 38 year old also spoke about Lionel Scaloni and the day he would leave as coach of the Argentina national team:

“Scaloni’s future? It depends on what he intends, what he wants. Maybe he wants to try new challenges. He’s never been on a team, a day to day. For what I’ve lived, the experience and what I see, he is the best, to stay as long as he wants.

“It’s going to be tough for whoever comes next. Being on the national team after everything that has been achieved in this generation.

“We are a country that demands.”

Nicolás Otamendi cleared to play in Argentina’s World Cup opener

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Nicolás Otamendi cleared to play in Argentina’s World Cup opener

Nicolás Otamendi has received good news ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA granted the defender amnesty following his red card against Ecuador in Argentina’s final World Cup qualifying match.

The decision means the Argentina national football team center back will now be available for the Albiceleste’s opening World Cup match against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas.

Otamendi had originally been expected to miss the match due to suspension after being sent off in September during Argentina’s final qualifier. The Benfica defender brought down Enner Valencia near the edge of the penalty area as the Ecuador striker was through on goal. Referee Wilmar Roldán immediately showed a red card without consulting VAR, marking Otamendi’s first-ever sending off with Argentina.

Because Argentina did not play another official match afterward — with the planned Finalissima in March ultimately canceled — Otamendi was set to serve the suspension in Argentina’s World Cup opener.

However, FIFA accepted a request from the Argentine Football Association and granted the experienced defender amnesty, clearing him to play in the first match of Group J.

Emiliano Buendía scores for Aston Villa in 4-0 win vs. Nottingham Forest to reach Europa League Final

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Emiliano Buendía scores for Aston Villa in 4-0 win vs. Nottingham Forest to reach Europa League Final

After 44 years, Aston Villa are back in a European final, with Emiliano Martínez and Emiliano Buendía playing important roles in the team’s run.

Aston Villa defeated Nottingham Forest 4-0 at Villa Park to reach the Europa League final, where they will play Freiburg in Istanbul.

After losing the first leg 1-0, Villa needed a comeback at home. Nottingham Forest started Nicolás Domínguez in midfield, but the home team took control of the match after the opening goal.

Late in the first half, Buendía made a good play before assisting Ollie Watkins for the first goal, tying the series on aggregate.

Villa continued to attack in the second half and Buendía scored the team’s second goal from the penalty spot to give Aston Villa full control of the semifinal.

Emiliano Martínez did not have much work during the match, but the Argentina goalkeeper once again started in an important European game for Aston Villa as the club reached its first continental final since 1982.

Buendía continues to finish the season strongly as he looks to compete for a place in Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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