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Updates on Argentina national team fitness issues

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has several players that have fitness issues.

Lionel Scaloni will not have everyone available for Argentina’s two friendly matches against Honduras and Iceland before the World Cup. According to Gastón Edul, Lionel Messi, who has a minor issue, will not play for Argentina against Honduras and Iceland but will be ready for Argentina’s first match at the World Cup against Algeria.

Emiliano Martínez has a very small fracture and he will not play against Honduras or Iceland. Leandro Paredes does not have a tear and is set to be available against Algeria in Argentina’s first match at the World Cup.

Nahuel Molina is recovering from a tear and Nicolás González is also practically recovered from a tear. The injury to Nico Paz did not get worse and is expected to play in the first match.

Cristian Romero might be available for Argentina against Iceland.

Winner announced for May Giveaway: 1998 Argentina Home Jersey

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We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our May giveaway! The Argentina 1998 Home Jersey — one of the most iconic shirts in the history of La Albiceleste — goes to Christer.

Worn by legendary players such as Gabriel Batistuta, Ariel Ortega, Claudio López, Diego Simeone, and Juan Sebastián Verón during the 1998 FIFA World Cup, this classic jersey remains a fan favorite and a symbol of one of Argentina’s most memorable generations.

We will be contacting the winner via email to arrange delivery of the jersey.

Thank you to everyone who participated — and stay tuned for our next giveaway!

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Argentina national team arrive in Kansas City for World Cup base

The Argentina national team arrived in Kansas City for their World Cup base.

Argentina national team players and the coaching staff are in Kansas City to begin training for the World Cup. Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni and his coaching staff arrived, as did several Argentina national team players, some of which will not be at the World Cup.

Agustín Giay, Santiago Beltrán, Simón Escobar, Tomás Aranda, Joaquín Freitas and Nicolás Capaldo will also be training with the team and taking part in the two friendly matches before the World Cup against Honduras and Iceland.

Argentina national team players flying to Kansas for the World Cup

Argentina national team players are flying to Kansas for the World Cup.

The Argentina national team are on their way to their base camp in Kansas. Lionel Scaloni’s team are set to begin training on Monday with some players taking a charter jet and others flying separately.

Leandro Paredes injured, will miss Argentina’s friendly matches before World Cup

Leandro Paredes is injured and will miss Argentina’s friendly matches before the World Cup.

Paredes will not play against Honduras and Iceland for the Argentina national team. According to DSports, the 31 year old has a muscle strain and will not play in the two matches.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni hopes to have him fit for the first match at the World Cup against Algeria.