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Argentina likely to play Ecuador or Mexico in quarter finals of Copa America

Argentina are likely to play either Ecuador or Mexico in the quarter finals of the Copa America.

The Argentina national team were the first team to secure a quarter final spot at the 2024 Copa America in the United States. A goal by Lautaro Martínez and a 1-0 win vs. Chile secured Argentina a spot and a 1-0 win for Venezuela vs. Mexico in Group B also secured them a spot.

Venezuela are presently on six points and will play the quarter finals with one match left against Jamaica. Venezuela need a draw in that match to secure to place in the group.

Ecuador will play Mexico and should Venezuela get a draw or a win against Jamaica, Argentina will play the winner of Ecuador and Mexico in the quarter finals.

Cristian Romero speaks on Argentina’s 1-0 win vs. Chile at Copa America

Cristian Romero spoke about Argentina’s 1-0 win vs. Chile at the Copa America.

Romero was one of Argentina’s best players in their 1-0 win vs. Chile. Speaking to the media after the match, here is what he had to say:

“It was a tough match. In the Copa America it seems that all the teams play us the same.

“We are happy because we played a good game, we showed that we are doing very well and that we are still hungry to achieve things.”

Argentina extends deal with Adidas until 2038

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The Argentina national team have extended their deal with Adidas until 2038.

Argentina will remain with Adidas for the next 14 years. The extension was announced on Tuesday.

Adidas has been producing Argentina merchandise since 2001, after Argentina signed with them from Reebok.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni confirms changes vs. Peru

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that he will make changes vs. Peru.

Lionel Scaloni celebrated Lautaro’s goal in Argentina’s 1-0 win vs. Chile on Tuesday. Lautaro Martínez was substituted in for Julián Álvarez in the second half and scored. The Argentina national team coach spoke at a press conference about Lautaro’s goal. Here is what he had to say:

“The happiest person for the goal is Lautaro and the second is Julián and I’m the third.”

Scaloni also commented on Argentina’s Copa America match on Saturday vs. Peru:

“Against Peru, the guys who didn’t get minutes in these matches (Canada and Chile) will play.”

Emiliano Martínez comments on Argentina’s win vs. Chile at the Copa America

Emiliano Martínez commented on Argentina’s 1-0 win vs. Chile at the Copa America.

Martínez made a few massive saves for Argentina prior to Lautaro Martínez scoring. The goalkeeper made it two clean sheets in a row to start the Copa America. He spoke to the media after Argentina’s win. Here is what he had to say:

“We have two of the best forwards in the world, Julián (Álvarez) and Lautaro (Martínez).

“Chile was playing for its life and had to win to continue. We knew it was going to be difficult. Claudio (Bravo) played a great game, but we deserved to win. I always have to save one or two per game and luckily I’m doing it.”

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