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Enzo Fernández speaks on meeting Lionel Messi, his goal at the World Cup

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Enzo Fernández spoke about meeting Lionel Messi and his goal at the World Cup.

Fernández has become an undisputed member of the Argentina national team. Named the World Cup’s best player, Enzo received his first call-up for Argentina at 20 years of age.

The midfielder gave an interview to Diario Ole where he spoke about meeting Lionel Messi. Here is what he had to say about his first Argentina call-up:

“I was 20 years old, it was my first call up. I was nervous, scared and very anxious… A lot of feelings. I had always dreamed of having a picture with Leo, so I went and asked him for one because I didn’t know if I would get called back and I wanted to have it to keep it and show it to my family.”

He also commented about his goal vs. Mexico at the World Cup:

“He (Lionel Messi) wanted us to play there, in the corner because there were three or four minutes until the end of the match. But when he gave it to me, I had space in the middle. I had planned to face the defender and cross, but when I dribbled, the defender opened up and I had space to shoot the ball.”

Real Betis approach Tottenham Hotspur for Gio Lo Celso

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Real Betis have been approached by Tottenham Hotspur for Gio Lo Celso.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly have a few clubs interested in the Argentine. According to Fabrizio Romano, there are two to three clubs that are interested in Lo Celso with former club Real Betis keen on opening talks in the next weeks.

Gio Lo Celso spent two seasons at Real Betis prior to joining Tottenham Hotspur. He spent last season on loan at Villarreal.

Lazio interested in Fausto Vera of Corinthians

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Lazio are interested in Fausto Vera of Corinthians.

Fausto Vera could be making the move over to Europe. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Lazio are considering signing the 23 year old midfielder.

Vera joined Corinthians from Argentinos Juniors in 2022 and has represented Argentina at youth level. He presently has a contract with the Brazilian club until December 2026 and is being valued at around €12 million.

Two years ago, Argentina conquered Brazil at the Maracanã for the Copa America

Two years ago, Argentina conquered Brazil at the Maracanã to win the Copa America.

A 28 year curse was finally put to an end for the Argentina national team. After 28 years, Argentina celebrated winning the Copa America and in memorable fashion.

Ángel Di María scored the only goal of the match and it was Argentina’s first goal in a final since the 2005 Confederations Cup. To put it into perspective, it was Argentina’s first goal in a final after four tournaments.

The Copa America was supposed to be held in Argentina but the pandemic caused it to be moved to Brazil and it was a final between the reigning champions and a young Lionel Scaloni team. The final produced one goal and many memorable moments but it was Argentina who lifted the trophy.

Lionel Messi finally won a trophy with the Argentina national team and it was a turning point for the team. They would go on to win the Finalissima and the biggest prize there is to win in football, the World Cup.

Thank you to Lionel Messi for never giving up, thank you to Ángel Di María for being the ultimate big game player, thank you to the players for conquering South America and thank you to Lionel Scaloni for doing what many before him were unable to do.

And thank you to every one at Mundo Albiceleste for sharing this moment with us!

Lionel Messi presentation date set with Inter Miami

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Lionel Messi’s presentation date has been set as he will be unveiled as a new player of Inter Miami next week.

Messi will be presented as a new player of Inter Miami on Sunday, July 16 at 8:00 pm Eastern at the DRV PNK stadium. Gates for the media will open at 5:00 pm Eastern.

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