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

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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.

Galatasaray reach an agreement with PSG for Mauro Icardi

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Galatasaray have reached an agreement with PSG to sign Mauro Icardi.

The Argentine is set to remain with Galatasaray after having spent last season on loan. Per a report by L’Equipe, he will be leaving PSG for an estimated €10 million.

Mauro Icardi scores 23 goals and had eight assists in 26 matches with Galatasaray last season.

Video: Fiery Lionel Messi against Netherlands at World Cup

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A video has surfaced of a fiery Lionel Messi against the Netherlands from the World Cup.

Lionel Messi provided one of the, if not the assist of the 2022 World Cup against the Netherlands. And while emotions were extremely high from even before kick off due to the Netherlands players speaking about Lionel Messi and Argentina, the emotions spilled onto the pitch.

Messi found stole the show but a video of a fiery Messi has surfaced from that quarter final match. The first video is shows the never back down Messi with the second video being Messi’s match against the Netherlands.

Two years ago: Emiliano Martínez turns into Argentina hero at Copa America

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Two years ago today, Emiliano Martínez turned into a hero for Argentina at the Copa America.

On July 6, 2021, it was Argentina against Colombia in Brasilia in the semi finals of the Copa America which was held in Brazil. With a place in the final at the Maracana, Lautaro Martínez gave Argentina an early 1-0 lead.

The second half saw Colombia draw level and while Argentina had an opportunity to score late in the match, it ended 1-1 and it went to penalty kicks.

Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez up to that moment, was having a very good Copa America. But he turned that very good Copa America into an excellent one where he became a national hero.

Three penalty kick saves and in Dibu fashion, Emiliano Martínez sent Argentina to the final. While Juan Cuadrado and Miguel Borja would score for Colombia but Davinson Sánchez, Yerry Mina and Edwin Cardona would all have their penalty kicks saved.

With Davinson Sánchez about to take his penalty, Dibu told him this:

““I’LL EAT YOU, BRO. I’M SORRY BUT I’LL EAT YOU, BRO. I’M SORRY BUT I’LL EAT YOU, BRO!””

He told this to Yerry Mina:

Martínez: “You are not going to celebrate in my face, are you?”

Mina: “No, no. Don’t worry.”

Martínez: “You look nervous, huh? You’re laughing but you’re nervous.”

Mina: “Yes”

Martínez: “You are nervous. You are nervous… Look, the ball is a little ahead (from the penalty spot). The ball is ahead!”

Mina: “No, it is on the white spot.”

Martínez: “Yes, play the fool. I know you. You like to be brag… Look, if you cross it, I’ll save it. I’ll eat you, bro. I’ll eat you, bro!”

And to Miguel Borja:

“WHERE IS IT GOING? I KNOW YOU, HUH. LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT MY FACE!”

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