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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, Lautaro Martínez

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María and Lautaro Martínez.

Lionel Scaloni commented on Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María’s futures with the Argentina national team. Speaking in an interview with Tuttomercato, here is what he had to say:

“Ángel is a champion, everyone knows what they can do. He will play as long as he wants, I hope he will play for a long time.

“Obviously I follow him, Dybala too. They are great players but above all, great people and that is very important to me.

“I was his team mate and I started with that advantage. Managing him is great, he knows very well how to play a match, how to press, how to defend.

“I think the most important thing at the World Cup was the togetherness between the team, the fans, the coaching staff and hte people. Seeing the people close to us in every match.

“Being at the next World Cup will be Leo’s decision. If his body can take it, for me, he will be there.

“What I said about Messi is the same for Ángel Di María. As long as his body can take it, he will be called up.”

The Argentina coach also spoke about Lautaro Martínez:

“Lautaro has always been important for me and has always been my favorite striker. He had a few problems at the World Cup and we had to think about what was best for the taem. He knows that very well.

“He was there when we needed him and the penalty against the Netherlands. We love him and we are happy that he has also taken charge of Inter.”

Alejandro Garnacho set to renew with Manchester United

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Alejandro Garnacho is set to renew his contract with Manchester United.

Garnacho has reached, in principle, an agreement to sign a new deal with Manchester United. According to ESPN, it would be a new five year deal, pending a few final details related to image rights.

His current contract expires in 2024 and the new one would keep him at the club until 2028. The 18 year old has been a regular player for the club this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in the Premier League.

The negotiations for the new contract started a few months ago with an increase in salary also expected as part of the new deal. Garnacho joined Manchester United in 2020, having signed from Atletico Madrid.

Ángel Di María scores for Juventus in 2-0 win vs. Spezia

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Ángel Di María scored for Juventus in their 2-0 win vs. Spezia.

Di María has made it four goals for the season for Juventus. The Argentine World Cup winner scored the second goal of the match for Juventus.

A rolling strike from outside of the penalty area beat the goalkeeper to give Juventus the 2-0 lead. Leandro Paredes started the match for Juventus as Matías Soulé remained an unused substitute.

Lionel Messi scores for PSG in 4-3 win vs. Lille

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Lionel Messi scored for PSG in their 4-3 win vs. Lille.

Messi scored the goal which gave PSG the win, late in injury time. With the score at 3-3, PSG were awarded a free kick and it was the Argentine who took it.

The World Cup winner struck the ball as it hit the inside of the post and went in to give PSG the win. The entire PSG team, including Kylian Mbappe and coach Christophe Galtier went over to celebrate.

He now has three goals in his last three league matches with PSG. The 35 year old has 11 goals and 10 assists in 19 Ligue 1 matches this season.

Lautaro Martínez scores for Inter in 3-1 win vs. Udinese

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Lautaro Martínez scored for Inter in their 3-1 win vs. Udinese.

Martínez made it two goals in the month of February and 16 in the season for Inter. With Inter leading 2-1, the Argentine overpowered his marker and was through on goal and score to give Inter the 3-1 lead.

The 25 year old has now scored 13 league goals, one in the Champions League, one in the Supercoppa Italiana and one in the Coppa Italia.