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Happy birthday to World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister!

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A big happy birthday to the World Cup winner with Argentina, Alexis Mac Allister!

The man who provided an assist in the World Cup final turns 24 years old today. An absolute gem of a midfielder, Mac Allsiter found himself in the starting eleven due to injuries in the Argentina midfield but once in the eleven, he never lost his spot.

He was Argentina’s best player in the first half vs. Mexico and scored the opening goal of the match in the 2-0 win vs. Poland. In the knockout stages, he was instrumental in shielding the ball, moving it forward and connecting with the attack.

Vicente del Bosque states Lionel Messi is the best player he has ever seen

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Vicente del Bosque has stated that Lionel Messi is the best player he has ever seen.

The former World Cup winning coach gave an interview to Radio Marca, in which he spoke about Lionel Messi, stating that he is the best player he has ever seen:

“Of all the players I have known throughout the years in football, for me Messi, for his consistency and his quality as a player, has been impressive. He has had fantastic seasons and has always lifted his team forward.”

Ajax interested in Gerónimo Rulli of Villarreal, contacts started

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Ajax are interested in signing World Cup winner Gerónimo Rull of Villarreal, with contacts already started.

Gerónimo Rulli was part of the Argentina national team which won the World Cup and could now be heading to a new club. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ajax are interested in signing the Argentine as he is at the top of their list.

Contacts have already started and Ajax are looking to sign a new goalkeeper.

Ángel Di María set to continue with the Argentina national team

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Ángel Di María will be continuing with the Argentina national team and not retiring.

Di María had stated earlier this year that the World Cup would be hist last matches with the Argentina national team but that may not be the case. According to Gastón Edul, Di María has decided to continue playing with the Argentina national team. He will not be retiring.

The 34 year old drew a penalty and scored for Argentina in the World Cup final vs. France. He also scored in the Olympic final, the Copa America final and the Finalissima for Argentina.

Javier Zanetti comments on Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi

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Javier Zanetti commented on Lautaro Martínez and the World Cup he had, while also speaking about Lionel Messi.

Zanetti was constantly in attendance, watching and supporting the Argentina national team at the World Cup. Speaking in an interview with TyC Sports, Zanetti commented on Lautaro’s fitness and World Cup. Here is what he had to say:

“Lautaro played through some physical problems but he had some opportunities to score, which were complicated.

“If one of his goals against Saudi Arabia had been given, he would have had a different World Cup. But that is football.

“The important thing was to have 26 players who could give the team a hand when called upon. Lautaro took the responsibility of taking the decisive penalty against the Netherlands, which he scored.

“He’s very young. He has a lot ahead of him, he’s become a world champion in his first World Cup and he deserves to enjoy that.”

In regards to Lionel Messi:

“I told Leo’s children (Messi) that they don’t realize the father they have, not only as a player but also as a person.”

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