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Nicolás Otamendi says this World Cup is his last with Argentina

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Nicolás Otamendi says this World Cup is his last with Argentina

Nicolás Otamendi has stated that this World Cup will be his last with the Argentina national team.

Otamendi has played in three World Cups with the Argentina national team and the 2026 World Cup will be his last one. Winner of the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, Otamendi has played 129 matches with Argentina, 14 of them at the World Cup. Speaking in an interview with ESPN Argentina, here is what Otamendi had to say:

“A cycle is being closed with the national team, it is my last World Cup.

“It is a beautiful tournament and I have had the chance to play many, it is the most important trophy a player can win. Everything restarts, we will continue to compete in the same way, we are defending the trophy.”

The 38 year old also spoke about the Finalissima match:

“It wouls have a been a nice match to play, unfortunately it didn’t happen. But we have two matches, to prepare and go back together.”

Argentina national team players arrive, will train on Tuesday

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Argentina national team players arrive, will train on Tuesday

Argentina national team players have started arriving to training camp with the first training set for Tuesday.

Lionel Scaloni’s team have started to arrive in Argentina and Scsloni has given the players a day off on Monday. The Argentina national team will play Mauritania on Friday at La Bombonera and will be training on Tuesday, with the time not yet confirmed.

The team will train on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with Lionel Scaloni speaking at a press conference on Thursday.

Joaquín Panichelli scores twice for Strasbourg in 3-2 win vs. Nantes

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Joaquín Panichelli scores twice for Strasbourg in 3-2 win vs. Nantes

Joaquín Panichelli scored twice for Strasbourg in their 3-2 win against Nantes.

Panichelli made it 20 goals with Strasbourg, scoring twice in their win. With Nantes leading 1-0, the ball fell to Panichelli inside the penalty area and he would score from close range to draw Strasbourg level.

With the score at 2-2, Strasbourg were awarded a free kick in injury time. The initial effort on goal was saved but the Argentine would get to the rebound and score to give Strasbourg the 3-2 lead.

Valentín Barco also started the match for Strasbourg while Panichelli was substituted into the match.

Nahuel Molina scores for Atletico Madrid in 3-2 loss vs. Real Madrid

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Nahuel Molina scores for Atletico Madrid in 3-2 loss vs. Real Madrid

Nahuel Molina scored for Atletico Madrid in their 3-2 loss against Real Madrid.

Molina made it two goals in two matches for Atletico Madrid, scoring in Atletico’s loss. With the score at 2-1, Molina’s effort from outside of the penalty area beat the goalkeeper to draw Atletico level.

Real Madrid would score one more and get the win. Juan Musso, Giuliano Simeone and Julián Álvarez also started the match with Nicolás González being substituted into the match.

Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami in 3-2 win vs. New York City

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Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami in 3-2 win vs. New York City

Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami in their 3-2 win against New York City.

Messi made it 71 free kick goals, scoring for Inter Miami in their win. With Inter Miami leading 1-0, Nicolás Fernández scored a free kick to give New York City the 1-0 lead.

With New York City leading 2-1, Inter Miami were awarded a free kick. It was the Argentine who would take it and Messi’s effort wouls beat the goalkeeper off a deflection.

Micael would score Inter Miami’s third goal.

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