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Javier Mascherano could remain as coach of Argentina U20 team

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Javier Mascherano could remain as the coach of the Argentina U20 team.

Mascherano stated earlier this year that he will likely not be continuing as coach of the Argentina U20 team but a new report states that he could stay on. According to Fernando Czyz, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni and Lionel Messi both spoke with Mascherano and he has agreed to rethink his decision.

The AFA are trying to persuade him to continue as coach and per the report, he has a chance to continue if the U20 World Cup is held in Argentina.

FIFA remove Indonesia as U20 World Cup host, AFA wants to host tournament

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FIFA have removed Indonesia as host of the U20 World Cup and the AFA have already communicated that they would like to host the tournament.

Indonesia were originally going to host the 2023 U20 World Cup but FIFA have removed them as hosts due to Indonesia’s political stance. FIFA have confirmed that the tournament will continue as planned, starting on May 20 with a new host to be announced in the next few days.

Argentina did not qualify for the tournament but should they be named as hosts, they would be participating in the U20 World Cup.

Lionel Messi breaks South American, world records, reaching 102 Argentina goals

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Lionel Messi made South American history and broke a world record as he added two more records, reaching 102 goals with the Argentina national team.

Messi started Argentina’s match vs. Curaçao on 99 goals with the Argentina national team and would go on to score three goals in the win. His first goal would make him the first South American player to score 100 goals for his country.

The best player in the world would go on to score two more, reaching 102 goals. He also became the first World Cup winner to score 100 goals for their country.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni: “We like to compete”

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about the World Cup celebrations and the players with the team.

Lionel Scaloni has won every trophy there is to win as coach of the Argentina national team. He was moved to tears prior to Argentina’s match against Panama on Thursday and after the team’s 7-0 win vs. Curacao, the World Cup winning coach spoke to the media about it. Here is what he had to say:

“We like to compete and that’s the most important thing for what’s to come. We will never finish celebrating and I think it’s only fair that the whole country can enjoy it. From out side, we think about the sporting aspect because the ball runs and you have to keep going.

“We prepared for the match like we do for all of them. We don’t believe there are any small opponents. We have the experience of the first match from the World Cup.

“The goal is always the same: To compete. And that the guys that come don’t relax. That is what we all have in our minds.

“Everyone knows that Nicolás González and Giovanni Lo Celso were in the World Cup list. They were always in the cycle and they deserved to be in this celebration. They both bring us a lot of things on the pitch.

“The Argentine fans have always been one of the best and now they are the best. Whenever we played with this shirt, we always felt identified. Wherever we went, they always support us.

“We will continue to think objectively about what we might be lacking. We have a wide range of players. Thirty three came, so we have the pattern to pick from. If others come along, they will come too.

“The welcoming was very nice and I thank everyone who came to see their heroes. People have come from all over.

“The week was very emotional. To see how the people were jumping and singing at River’s stadium, to see the players emotional on the pitch, I think it was one of the best moments.”

Nicolás González comments on missing the World Cup, Lionel Messi

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Nicolás González commented on missing the World Cup and Lionel Messi.

González was in the starting eleven for the World Cup champions Argentina and scored in the 7-0 win vs. Curacao. He had missed the World Cup due to injury but is back with the team. Speaking to the media after the win, here is what he had to say:

“This is pure joy, we just have to enjoy it. We feel part of this beautiful journey. You have to enjoy the World Cup, it’s something unique, you don’t get to experience it all the time.

“Missing out on a World Cup is the most difficult thing that can happen to a football player. It was a difficult process but with the support of my family and friends, I was able to get through it. I am happy and calm to be able to wear this shirt again.”

The goal scorer also spoke about Lionel Messi:

“You can’t describe Messi with words. He is the best in the world and he shows it match by match, day to day. Every time he touches the ball, he makes it smile.”