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Lionel Messi’s goal named MLS Goal of the Matchday

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Lionel Messi’s goal for Inter Miami against NY Red Bulls was named as the MLS Goal of the Matchday.

Messi has only played in one MLS match, scoring one goal and has already been recognized for it. Major League Soccer announced that his goal, which was created by Messi himself, was the best of the bunch.

The other three goals which were nominated were Saba Lobjanidze, which was assisted by Thiago Almada, Xander Silva and Erik Thommy.

Benjamin Cremaschi called up to the USA national team

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Benjamin Cremaschi has been called up to the United States national team.

Cremaschi has received his first call up to the United States national team for their September matches. Cremaschi is also eligible to play for Argentina since the 18 year old is born to an Argentine family.

There were rumors and many were wondering as to which national team Cremaschi would decide to play for in the future.

Mauro Icardi scores for Galatasaray in Champions League playoff

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Mauro Icardi scores for Galatasaray in their Champions League playoff match vs. Molde.

Icardi continues to score for Galatasaray, this time helping his team qualify for the Champions League. Icardi, who scored a volley in their first leg against Molde, scored once more.

Galatasaray were awarded a penalty and it was the Argentine who took it and scored to give them the 1-0 lead in the match. Molde would draw level in the second half but Galatasaray would score one more goal and qualify for the Champions League.

Nicolás Domínguez to join Nottingham Forest from Bologna

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Nicolás Domínguez is set to join Nottingham Forest from Bologna.

Domínguez will be leaving Bologna and playing in the Premier League. According to César Luis Merlo, details are being finalized for him to travel to England on Wednesday to do his medical.

The 25 year old midfielder will be signing a five year deal where he will be joining fellow Argentine Gonzalo Montiel at the club.

Rumored Argentina list with Lionel Messi, over 50 players, U23 players included

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to announce between Wednesday and Thursday his list of players for the September World Cup qualifiers.

Lionel Scaloni will reportedly announce his list which will include over 50 players, some of which will be U23 players. According to Diario Ole, the list will have senior players and U23 players, with the U23 players preparing for the Olympic qualifiers.

The reigning World Cup champions will play Ecuador at home on September 7 and play on September 12 against Bolivia. Per the report, here are some of the senior players which will be included by coach Lionel Scaloni for the two matches:

Goalkeepers:
Emiliano Martínez
Walter Benítez
Franco Armani
Juan Musso

Defenders:
Gonzalo Montiel
Nahuel Molina
Cristian Romero
Nicolás Otamendi
Germán Pezzella
Nicolás Tagliafico
Marcos Acuña
Lisandro Martínez
Leonardo Balerdi
Facundo Medina

Midfielders:
Enzo Fernández
Guido Rodríguez
Leandro Paredes
Rodrigo De Paul
Alexis Mac Allister
Exequiel Palacios
Thiago Almada
Giovani Lo Celso
Facundo Buonanotte
Lucas Ocampos

Forwards:
Lionel Messi
Ángel Di María
Julián Álvarez
Lautaro Martínez
Nicolás González
Alejandro Garnacho
Giovanni Simeone

The report also includes some of the U23 players which will be called up and train with Javier Mascherano:

Goalkeepers:
Leandro Brey (Boca)
Joaquín Blazquez (Platense)

Defenders:
Marco Di Cesare (Argentinos)
Pablo Minissale (Argentinos)
Gonzalo Luján (San Lorenzo)
Aarón Quirós (Banfield)
Julián Malatini (Defensa)
Gastón Benedetti (Estudiantes)
Nicolás Valentini (Boca)
Lucas Esquivel (Athletico Paranaense)

Midfielders:
Cristian Medina (Boca)
Ezequiel Fernández (Boca)
Juan Sforza (Newell’s)
David Ayala (Portland Timbers)
Lautaro Giaccone (Central)
Juan Nardoni (Racing)
Santiago Simón (River)
Rodrigo Villagra (Talleres)
Bruno Zapelli (Athetico Paranaense)
Santiago Pierotti (Colón)
Alan Velasco (FC Dallas)

Forwards:
Pedro De La Vega (Lanús)
Exequiel Zeballos (Boca)
Abiel Osorio (Velez)
Luciano Gondou (Argentinos)
Pablo Solari (River)
Vicente Taborda (Boca)
Facundo Farías (Inter Miami)
Ramiro Enrique (Orlando City)

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