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Cristian Romero speaks on Argentina team, Emiliano Martínez, Paulo Dybala absence

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Cristian Romero spoke about the Argentina national team, Emiliano Martínez and Paulo dybala’s absence from the team.

Romero was included by coach Lionel Scaloni for Argentina’s two friendly matches in June and the provisional team for the Copa America. Paulo Dybala was not included in the team and speaking in an interview with DSports, here is what Romero had to say about Dybala’s exclusion:

“It must be difficult for the coaching staff to make decisions. It’s not easy because there are many young players at a high level, many stand out.

“Paulo (Dybala) is someone who has always been there, who adds a lot. He is one of the fundamental players for the Argentina national team. It’s sad but it’s difficult for the coaching staff to make the decisions.”

The Argentine also spoke about Emiliano Martínez:

“Dibu is a maniac, he is unbearable. He is at his best, we enjoy it being Argentines. It’s nice to see him because he is someone who came from the bottom and today, for many, is the best goalkeeper in the world. It’s beautiful to see him there.”

He was also asked about the Argentina national team and winning the World Cup:

“We are all part of it, it is beautiful to have been part of our country’s history. It is the best thing you can have as a player, you are recognized every day. That’s the most beautiful part of adding a star to our national team and being part of history.

“We are going to be remembered as the group that we are, that we brought the star in the worst moment of our country, so to speak. We united all the people and that was what gave us the most euphoria. I hope that the situation improves and that we continue to unite our people.

“We play football and try to carry a message, but in the end the most important thing is that our country improves. The situation is tough and it is not nice to see our country like this. I hope we get through this.”

Francisco Ortega and Santiago Hezze win Conference League with Olympiacos

Francisco Ortega and Santiago Hezze won the Conference League with Olympiacos.

Ortega and Hezze each one their first trophy with Olympiacos and it was a first international trophy for the club. Olympiacos lifted the trophy after a 1-0 win vs. Fiorentina and an assist from Santiago Hezze to Ayoub El Kaabi who scored in extra time.

For Fiorentina, it was a second consecutive loss in the Conference League final. Nicolás González and Lucas Martínez Quarta both started the match, Lucas Beltrán was brought on as a substitute and Gino Infantino stayed on the bench.

Congratulations to Ortega, Hezze and Olympiacos on winning the Conference League.

Conference League final: Olympiacos vs. Fiorentina, an Argentine to win it

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The Conference League final takes place on Wednesday between Olympiacos and Fiorentina and an Argentine player will be winning the trophy.

For a second consecutive year, an Argentine will be winning the Conference League. Last season it was Manuel Lanzini with West Ham United who won it against this season’s finalists, Fiorentina.

At least two Argentine players will be lifting the trophy this season. Francisco Ortega and Santiago Hezze with Olympiacos or Nicolás González, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lucas Beltrán and Gino Infantino.

Nicolás González and Lucas Martínez have been called up for the Argentina national team for the two friendly matches in June and the provisional team for the Copa America.

Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Garnacho could go to Olympics

Emiliano Martínez, Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Garnacho could be going to the Olympics with Argentina.

Martínez, Fernández and Garnacho could be joining Javier Mascherano and the Argentina team in France for the Olympics. According to Gastón Edul, the Argentina national team are waiting to get authorization for them to play in the Olympic games.

Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Garnacho would go as underage players and Martínez would go as an overage player. Javier Mascherano will be have Nicolás Otamendi and Julián Álvarez going to the Olympics, with both players overage.

Nicolás Otamendi and Julián Álvarez to play the Olympics with Argentina

Nicolás Otamendi and Julián Álvarez will play the Olympics with Argentina.

Otamendi and Álvarez will be in France with Javier Mascherano and the team. According to Gastón Edul, the two will be there and Benfica have confirmed to the AFA.

Both players would be in the over age bracket of the team. Mascherano can include up to three players over 23 years of age.

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