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Emiliano Martínez wins Premier League Save of the Month for December

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Emiliano Martínez wins Premier League Save of the Month for December

Emiliano Martínez has won the Premier League Save of the Month for December.

Martínez had the best save last month with his reflexes for Aston Villa against Nottingham Forest. The Argentine made a goal line save to keep out Nicolás Domínguez.

This also comes after he was named the Best Goalkeeper in the World last month.

Nico Paz injured after dangerous tackle vs. Lazio

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Nico Paz injured after dangerous tackle vs. Lazio

Argentina’s young talent Nico Paz suffered a serious blow during Como’s 1-1 draw against Lazio in Serie A. The 20-year-old midfielder had to leave the field in tears just 19 minutes into the match after a reckless challenge from Samuel Gigot. Surprisingly, the incident went unpunished, with the referee not issuing even a yellow card.

Paz and his club await medical tests to determine the severity of the injury.

Ángel Di María scores twice for Benfica in 3-0 win vs. Braga

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Ángel Di María scores twice for Benfica in 3-0 win vs. Braga

Ángel Di María scored twice for Benfica in their 3-0 win vs. Braga.

Di María reached 13 goals for the season with Benfica in their win in the Taçada Liga. With the score at 0-0, Di María received the ball inside the penalty area and his effort near post beat the goalkeeper to give Benfica the 1-0 lead.

Benfica would score a minute later and Di María would score after that. At 2-0, it was a cross inside the penalty area which found Di María and the Argentine would score his second goal of the match.

Nicolás Otamendi also started the match for Benfica.

Julio Soler joins Bournemouth

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Julio Soler joins Bournemouth

Julio Soler has joined Bournemouth.

Soler joins Bournemouth from Lanús on a long term deal at the club. The 19 year old left back has also been picked for the Argentina U20 national team to play at the Sudamericano. Speaking to Bournemouth’s website, here is what he had to say:

“I am very happy. It is something I longed for and it is a very important step for me.

“I think I chose it because they showed me a lot of affection the first moment they contacted me. I didn’t choose it, they chose me and I’m happy to be here.”

The Argentine also gave a message to the fans:

“As Argentines, I think they know it. That we give everything.

“All the effort will be for them and to leave the club higher.”

Argentina U20 national team announced for South American Youth Championship

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Argentina U20 national team announced for South American Youth Championship

The Argentina U20 national team has been announced for the South American Youth Championship.

Argentina U20 national team coach Diego Placente has announced his team for the tournament which begins later this month. Two of the 23 players play in Europe with the rest playing in South America.

Claudio Echeverri of Manchester City and Alexander Woiski of RCD Mallorca are the two European based players. Here is the team:

Jeremías Martinet (River Plate)
Santino Barbi (Talleres)
Agustín Chávez (Union)
Dylan Gorosito (Boca Juniors)
Agustín Obregón (River Plate)
Juan Giménez (Rosario Central)
Thiago Silvero (Velez Sarsfield)
Tobías Ramírez (Argentinos Juniors)
Juan Villalba (Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata)
Julio Soler (Lanus)
Teo Rodríguez (San Lorenzo)
Mariano Gerez (Lanus)
Milton Delgado (Boca Juniors)
Ignacio Perruzzi (San Lorenzo)
Valentino Acuña (Newell’s Old Boys)
Claudio Echeverri (Manchester City)
Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
Agustín Ruberto (River Plate)
Alexander Woiski (RCD Mallorca)
Santiago Hidalgo (Independiente)
Santino Andino (Godoy Cruz)
Ian Subiabre (River Plate)
Maher Carrizo (Velez Sarsfield)

Placente’s team have been drawn in Group B with Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. It will take place between January 23 and February 16 in Venezuela. Argentina will play Brazil on January 24 in their first match.

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