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Argentina vs. Brazil in September to be played in Sao Paulo

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Argentina vs. Brazil in September is set to be played in Sao Paulo.

The suspended FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil now has a location. Per Marcos Durán, the match will be played on September 22 at the Neo Química in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

It was FIFA who recommended to the CBF to play the match in Brazil as Brazil national team coach Tite wanted to play it in Europe. As we reported last month, Argentina have appealed to the Court of Arbitration of Sport not to play the match as they find they have nothing to gain.

Marcelo Bielsa confirms he will coach Athletic Club if Arechabaleta is president

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Marcelo Bielsa confirmed he will become Athletic Club Bilbao’s coach if Iñaki Arechabaleta wins the presidential election on June 24th. Argentina’s coach in the World Cup of 2002 affirmed the rumors through a live presentation as part of the candidate’s election campaign.

Although Arechabaleta was supposedly the one with the least voting intention among the three candidates for president, this move can make him win the elections this Friday.

Bielsa has been one of Athletic’s best coaches in the club’s history (2011-2013), taking the team to the Copa del Rey and UEFA Europa League finals; both during the 2011-2012 season.

Alexandro Bernabei of Lanús linked to Celtic

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Alexandro Bernabei of Lanús is being linked with a move to Celtic.

Bernabei could be making the change over to Europe. The 21 year old left back has been linked with a move to Scottish football for an estimated £4 million.

He has represented the Argentina national team at youth level but has not been selected for the senior national team. Bernabei was sent off on Sunday against Colón for headbutting an opponent.

Arsenal planning second bid for Lisandro Martínez of Ajax

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Arsenal are planning a second bid for Lisandro Martínez after Ajax refused the first.

Lisandro Martínez could be on his way out of the Netherlands. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ajax turned down a €30 million bid for Martínez from Arsenal.

Martínez has been linked with several clubs but according to Romano, Arsenal are planning another push for him as they see him as a top target.

The Argentine joined Ajax back in 2019 and is a versatile player. While primarily being played at Ajax as a centre-back, Martínez is also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder and a left back.

With the Argentina national team, he has won the Copa America and the Finalissima.

Walter Benítez set to join PSV Eindhoven from OGC Nice on free transfer

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Walter Benítez is set to join PSV Eindhoven from OGC Nice on a free transfer.

Benítez will be playing in the Netherlands as he is set to leave France. Per a report by Rik Elfrink, the Argentine will be joining the Dutch club on a free transfer, having already agreed to join the club with a medical expected this weekend.

The 29 year old joined Nice back in 2016 from Quilmes where he became their starting goalkeeper.