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Boca Juniors reportedly interested in Luka Romero from AC Milan

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Some Italian media outlets are stating that Boca Juniors would be interested in Luka Romero on loan from AC Milan.

The 19-year-old Argentine is not having much playing time at his club and it is known that Boca Juniors are looking for a winger. The Argentine club would have offered a loan deal for one year without a purchase option for Romero. According to journalist Gastón Edul, it will not be an easy deal since there are already 2 European clubs that are in advanced negotiations for the player.

Lionel Scaloni meets with Chiqui Tapia, will coach Argentina at the Copa America

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Lionel Scaloni met with Chiqui Tapia and he will coach the Argentina national team at the Copa America.

Scaloni met with AFA president Chiqui Tapia on Monday and Scaloni will remain as coach. According to Gastón Edul, the two met on Monday and Scaloni will be the coach at the Copa America.

Speculation surrounding Scaloni’s future as coach of the Argentina national team has been going on since Scaloni himself stated that he was not sure if he would remain coaching the national team. An official statement about Scaloni’s future could be announced this week.


Lionel Messi named in FIFA FIFPro Men’s World XI

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Lionel Messi has been named in the FIFA FIFPRo Men’s World XI.

Messi was named as the Best player in the world and was also included in the best eleven of the world. Messi is the only Argentine player included in the team.

The Best player in the world is included in a team that consists of three defenders, three midfielders and four attackers. Thibaut Courtois is the goalkeeper with Kyle Walker, John Stones and Rúben Dias as the defenders.

In midfield, it’s Bernardo Silva, Jude Bellingham and Kevin De Bruyne. In attack, it’s Messi, Vinicius Júnior, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.

Julián Álvarez ranks in seventh place in FIFA Best award

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Julián Álvarez ranked in seventh place for the FIFA Best award.

Álvarez won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and the Club World Cup with Manchester City and finished with 21 points in the rankings for the FIFA Best. Lionel Messi was named as the Best player in the world for a record eighth time and Álvarez is the other Argentine player in the top 10 players.

The 23 year old finished on 21 points, ahead of Bernardo Silva with 18, İlkay Gündoğan with 13, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with seven, Marcelo Brozović with seven and Declan Rice with one.

Argentina to play China in China and a European team in March

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The Argentina national team will play China and a European team in China in March.

Argentina will be playing two friendly matches in March. According to Gastón Edul, Argentina will play China in the month of March and a European opponent.

Possible opponents for Argentina are Croatia, Turkey, Czech Republic and Hungary. The matches would be between March 18 and March 26 during the FIFA window.