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Nicolás Otamendi reaches 25 career titles, most all time for Argentina defender

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Nicolás Otamendi has reached 25 career titles, the most all time for an Argentina defender.

Otamendi lifted the Portuguese League Cup with Benfica, making it three trophies with them and 25 career titles. The 36 year old won his first title in 2009, the Clausura with Vélez. He would go on to win eight titles with FC Porto, one of which was the Europa League before joining Manchester City where he would win nine titles.

With the Argentina national team, Otamendi won the World Cup, two Copa America titles and the Finalissima. The Argentine is sixth in the all time’s list of trophies won by Argentina players. Otamendi is behind Lucho González and Franco Armani, who both have 27 trophies, Carlos Tevez who has 29 trophies, Ángel Di María on 36 trophies and Lionel Messi on 47 trophies.

How to watch the Portuguese Primeira Liga in the US or Canada: live stream, fixture and standings.

Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi play and win Portuguese League Cup with Benfica

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Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi both won the Portuguese League Cup with Benfica.

Di María and Otamendi lifted another trophy with Benfica following their penalty shootout win against Sporting in the final. Di María had an assist on Benfica’s goal, which was scored by Andreas Schjelderup.

The match went to penalty kicks and both Di María and Otamendi scored their respective penalties in the 7-6 shootout win.

Congratulations to Ángel Di María, Nicolás Otamendi, Gianluca Prestianni and Benjamín Rollheiser on winning the Portuguese League Cup.

How to watch the Portuguese Primeira Liga in the US or Canada: live stream, fixture and standings.

Facundo Buonanotte scores for Leicester City in 6-2 win over QPR

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Facundo Buonanotte scored for Leicester City in their 6-2 home victory against Queens Park Rangers in the 3rd round of the FA Cup.

With Leicester leading 2-1 in the 38th minute, the 19-year-old Argentine started the play in the center of the field with a pass to the left wing. He then ran toward the penalty area, where he received a cross and headed the ball into the back of the net, making it 3-1 for his team.

Buonanotte also provided an assist earlier in the first half.

Emiliano Martínez wins Premier League Save of the Month for December

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Emiliano Martínez has won the Premier League Save of the Month for December.

Martínez had the best save last month with his reflexes for Aston Villa against Nottingham Forest. The Argentine made a goal line save to keep out Nicolás Domínguez.

This also comes after he was named the Best Goalkeeper in the World last month.

Nico Paz injured after dangerous tackle vs. Lazio

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Argentina’s young talent Nico Paz suffered a serious blow during Como’s 1-1 draw against Lazio in Serie A. The 20-year-old midfielder had to leave the field in tears just 19 minutes into the match after a reckless challenge from Samuel Gigot. Surprisingly, the incident went unpunished, with the referee not issuing even a yellow card.

Paz and his club await medical tests to determine the severity of the injury.

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