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With Lionel Messi, the Argentina National Team trained this morning in Ezeiza

The Argentina National Team, which is preparing for the two upcoming South American World Cup Qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, completed another training session on Monday in Ezeiza.

The squad, with Lionel Messi who arrived early this morning, began the session in the gym with intense stationary bike exercises.

Afterward, coach Lionel Scaloni led tactical drills focusing on defense-to-attack transitions, finishing exercises, and small-sided games in three 10-minute blocks.

The team’s defenders also worked on specific drills alongside Walter Samuel and Roberto Ayala, with an emphasis on build-up play and defensive reorganization when tracking back.


Activity Schedule

Tuesday, June 3
5:00 p.m. – Training

Wednesday, June 4

  • Lionel Scaloni press conference
  • Evening training session (time to be confirmed)
  • Travel to Santiago, Chile (time to be confirmed)

(Photos and information courtesy of AFA)

Lionel Messi arrives in Argentina for June World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi has arrived in Argentina for the June World Cup qualifying matches.

Messi is in Argentina but arrived after Sunday’s training session. He will be with the team and is not one of the players suspended against Chile for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier.

Argentina will play a second World Cup qualifying match against Colombia on Tuesday, June 10.

Argentina train for first time before June World Cup qualifiers

The Argentina national team trained for the first time before their June World Cup qualifying matches.

Reigning World Cup, Finalissima and back to back Copa America champions Argentina held a training session on Sunday. Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni had many players available and a first training was done.

Lionel Scaloni’s team will play Chile on Thursday, June 5 and on June 10 will play Colombia.

Walter Benítez in very advanced talks to play in Premier League

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Walter Benítez is in very advanced talks to play in the Premier League.

Benítez could be leacing PSV Eindhoven to play in England. According to Gastón Edul, the 32 year old is in very advanced talks to play in the Premier League but no club has been specified.

The Argentine has been with PSV since 2022, joining them from Nice. He has won the last two league titles in the Netherlands.

He is presently with the Argentina national team.

Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández and Nicolás Otamendi suspended for Argentina

Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández and Nicolás Otamendi are suspended for Argentina’s match against Chile.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni will be without Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández and Nicolás Otamendi for their World Cup qualifying match against Chile due to yellow card accumulation.

Lionel Scaloni’s team will play Chile on Thursday and the three players will be available against Colombia on June 10 in Argentina’s second World Cup qualifying match.

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