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Nicolás Valentini could not go to the 2024 Olympics with Argentina

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Nicolás Valentini could not be going to the 2024 Olympics since the AFA would have determined that all players who have conflicts over contract renewals in Argentina will not be called up.

Per a report by Olé, although it is not official yet, the AFA and the Argentine clubs would have reached this agreement, which affects Boca Juniors’ center back. Valentini had a conflict a month ago regarding his new contract with the club’s directives and hasn’t signed his renewal yet. The 23-year-old has not played with the Xeneizes since then.

Although Valentini and his agent haven’t reached an agreement with Boca Juniors, AFA’s drastic decision could potentially accelerate a deal between the parties.

Argentina’s U-23 right back Gonzalo Luján from San Lorenzo would be in a similar situation too.

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Lionel Messi questionable for Inter Miami vs. Orlando City

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Lionel Messi is questionable for Inter Miami against Orlando City.

Messi might not start or play for Inter Miami on Wednesday. The club has announced that Messi’s status is questional because of his leg for Wednesday’s match against Orlando City.

The 36 year old was fouled against Montreal in their last league match where he had to leave the pitch for a few minutes to receive treatment and many are stating that is the reason why he is a doubt for the match.

Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales has stated that Messi has a slight knock.

River Plate qualify for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

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River Plate have qualified for the 2025 FIFA World Cup.

Martín Demichelis and River Plate are the first Argentine team to qualify for the 2025 FIFA World Cup which will be held in the United States. River Plate won 2-0 against Libertad on Tuesday in the Copa Libertadores and that win qualifies them for next year’s tournament.

A total of 27 teams have qualified for the new 32 team format which will run in the United States from June 15 until July 13 next year. Here are the teams that have qualified:

CONMEBOL, South America:
River Plate (Argentina)
Flamengo (Brazil)
Palmeiras (Brazil)
Fluminense (Brazil)

UEFA, Europe:
Real Madrid (Spain)
Atlético Madrid (Spain)
Bayern Munich (Germany)
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City (England)
󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea (England)
Inter (Italy)
Juventus (Italy)
PSG (France)
Benfica (Portugal)
Porto (Portugal)
RB Salzburg (Austria)

AFC, Asia:
Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Urawa Reds Diamonds (Japan)
Ulsan Hyundai (South Kore)

CAF, Africa:
Al Ahly (Egypt)
Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Esperánce (Tunisia)

CONCACAF, North America:
Seattle Sounders (United States of America)
Monterrey (Mexico)
León (Mexico)

OFC, Oceanie
Aucland City (New Zealand)

Emiliano Martínez celebrates Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League

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Emiliano Martínez was shown celebrating Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League.

Martínez is a big reason why Aston Villa are in the Champions League. The Argentine has kept nine clean sheets this season and with Tottenham Hotspur mathematically out of a Champions League spot, it will be Villa, Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool and reigning Premier League champions Manchester City and Julián Álvarez who will be playing in Europe’s top club competition next season.

The 31 year old was shown celebrating Villa’s qualifying for the Champions League and Emiliano was shown spraying coach Unai Emery with champagne. This is Villa’s first time in the competition in 42 years.

Congratulations to Emiliano Martínez and Emiliano Buendía on qualifying.


Coach Marcelo Gallardo linked to AC Milan

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Coach Marcelo Gallardo is being linked to AC Milan, according to Sky Sports.

The 48-year-old Argentine and Al Ittihad are set to part ways, per reports by Fabrizio Romano, as the relationship between Gallardo and the club is “very complicated.” The Saudi club has lost its last four matches, with the latest being a 0-5 defeat, and is currently in fifth position in the Saudi Pro League.

According to the Italian journalist, the final detail to be clarified is whether the former River Plate coach will leave Al Ittihad now or in June.

On the other hand, there have already been reports of an initial contact between AC Milan and the Argentine coach. According to Argentine journalist Gastón Edul, AC Milan “has asked for a meeting” with Gallardo.

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