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Kevin Lomónaco and Juan Nardoni called up to the Argentina national team

Kevin Lomónaco and Juan Nardoni have both been called up to the Argentina national team.

It is a first call-up to the Argentina national team for both players as the reigning World Cup champions will play Chile and Colombia in next month’s World Cup qualifiers. Lomónaco of Independiente is a 23 year old centre-back while Nardoni of of Racing is a 22 year old midfielder.

The Argentina national team will play Chile in Chile on Thursday, June 5 and on Tuesday, June 10 will play Colombia in Argentina.

Argentina in Group D at 2025 U20 World Cup with Italy, Australia and Cuba

Argentina are in Group D at the 2025 U20 World Cup, with Italy, Australia and Cuba.

Diego Placente’s team have been drawn in Group D for the U20 World Cup which will take place between September 27 and October 19 in Chile. Argentina have won the U20 World Cup a record six times.

Here are the groups for the U20 World Cup:

Group A:
Chile
New Zealand
Japan
Egypt

Group B:
South Korea
Ukraine
Paraguay
Panama

Group C:
Brazil
Mexico
Morocco
Spain

Group D:
Italy
Australia
Cuba
Argentina

Group E:
United States
New Caledonia
France
South Africa

Group F:
Colombia
Saudi Arabia
Norway
Nigeria

Rosario Central announces Ángel Di María as new signing

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Rosario Central announced through an emotional video on their social media channels that Ángel Di María is returning to the club where he began his career.

“Welcome, Ángel. We were waiting for you.”

The video ends with that message and includes several touching moments, with images of a young Di María wearing the blue and yellow jersey.

The 37-year-old Argentine legend will leave Benfica as a free agent after taking part in the Club World Cup in the United States.

PSG advanced heavily in wanting to sign Franco Mastantuono of River Plate

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Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly advanced heavily in wanting to sign Franco Mastantuono of River Plate.

Franco Mastantuono could be leaving River Plate for Paris. According to Germán García Grova, the French league champions have spoken with Mastantuono’s representatives and are thinking about triggering his release clause now.

It would either be to trigger his release clause now or to negotiate a deal and bring him in December.

Julio Soler, Aaron Anselmino and Alejo Sarco called up to Argentina U20 national team

Julio Soler, Aaron Anselmino, Alejo Sarco and Gianluca Prestianni have been called up to Argentina U20 national team.

Coach Diego Placente has called up 27 players for the two friendly matches on June 6 and June 9 against Australia. Claudio Echeverri is not part of the list and there are four players from Europe and one from Uruguay that have been called up. Here are the names:

Alvaro Montoro (Velez Sarsfield)
Raul Cabral (Velez Sarsfield)
Maher Carrizo (Veles Sarsfield)
Dylan Gorosito (Boca Juniors)
Leonel Flores (Boca Juniors)
Joaquin Ruiz (Boca Juniors)
Jeremias Martinet (River Plate)
Ian Subiabre (River Plate)
Lautaro Vargas (Union)
Agustin Chavez (Union)
Teo Pagano (San Lorenzo)
Alejo Rivas (San Lorenzo)
Santino Barbi (Talleres)
Santiago Fernandez (Talleres)
Matias Gomez (Talleres)
Valentino Acuna (Newell’s Old Boys)
Santiago Lopez (Rosario Central)
Tobias Ramirez Cardozo (Argentinos Juniors)
Dylan Aquino (Lanus)
Facundo Quintana (Defensa y Justicia)
Velente Pierani (Estudiantes de la Plata)
Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)
Aaron Anselmino (Chelsea)
Julio Soler (Bournemouth)
Lautaro Lopez (Montevideo City Torque)
Alejo Sarco (Bayer Leverkusen)
Joel Godoy (Sarmiento)

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