Rodrigo De Paul spoke about playing for the Argentina national team and the World Cup qualifiers.

De Paul has been one of Argentina’s best players since Lionel Scaloni took over as coach of the Argentina national team. And in the 3-0 win against Venezuela, the Argentine was once more one of the best players on the pitch. Speaking to TyC Sports after the match, here is what he had to say:

“It’s incredible that we finished the qualifiers this way. It’s a dream.

“The shirt of the Argentina national team always gives you that boost. One never finishes the match tired. This group faces every match like a final because putting this shirt on is very nice.

“It’s always good to finish and keep a clean sheet. But the good thing is to never try and loosen up. We will get to the World Cup well but we still have a long way to go. We have to enjoy it.”

Ángel Di María hinted at possible retiring from the Argentina national team after the World Cup.

Di María has been an integral part of the Argentina national team for well over a year. One of the veteran players, the Argentine is 34 years old but still one of Argentina’s best players.

Scoring a goal for Argentina in the 3-0 win vs. Venezuela after being substituted on, he posted on his Instagram after the match. Here is what he wrote:

“I just wanted to say thank you for the enormous support I received. I always dreamed of everything I lived tonight. Surely, it was my last match with this shirt in Argentina. And to be able to say that it was an incredible night is not enough. Thank you, thank you and a thousand thank you. Now, to congratulate the team for a terrific match. A perfect match from everyone. To continue growing and dreaming together. Let’s go Argentina!”

Ángel Di Maria has stated on his Instagram that the match against Venezuela was his last match in Argentina. This would likely mean that he will retire from the Argentina national team after the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

“Surely it was my last game with this shirt in Argentina”. pic.twitter.com/9lF0e2QJP9

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Argentina nationmal team coach Lionel Scaloni commented on Argentina’s striker situation.

Lionel Scaloni did not have Lautaro Martinez who is Argentina’s number nine as he is out due to COVID. Scaloni played Joaquín Correa and Correa could have had three goals in the 3-0 win vs. Venezuela but did not score. Speaking about it at a press conference, here is what Scaloni had to say when asked about the attack:

“Good. In principle, the idea was for Messi to play as the nine and (Nicolás) González and Joaquín (Correa) on the wings. After that, we saw that the match was a certain way, we changed to have Joaquín in the middle.

“Offensively speaking, we are happy. Alexis (Mac Allister) also got to it. To fail, you have to get there (be in a position to score). Joaquín had clear chances. I would have liked for him to score a goal because he deserved it.

“Everyone will have their chance to play. I was happy with the match Joaquín played. Had he scored a goal, we would be talking about a great match. With important players who understand each other well. I’m happy with his match. The team created chances. Julián will play.

“The most important thing is not to believe that because you win, everything is fine and if you lose, everything is wrong. You have to realize that it was done well but there is still room for improvement. As the games go by, we will improve. It’s what we expect.”

Lionel Messi spoke after Argentina’s 3-0 win against Venezuela in the World Cup qualifiers.

Messi spoke to the media immediately following Argentina’s 3-0 win where he commented on the Argentina national team and his future. There has been a lot of speculation since Thursday regarding Lionel Messi’s Argentina national team future.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni stated how the match against Venezuela would probably be the last one in Argentine prior to the World Cup. This caused many to speculate about Messi’s future. When asked about it, here is what he had to say:

“I have been happy here for a long time. We won the Copa America with this wonderful group. Everything flows naturally. It’s easier on and off the pitch.

“I am thinking about Ecuador and the preparation matches. After the World Cup, I’m going to have to rethink a lot of things. It goes well or not, hopefully well…”

The Argentine scored for Argentina in that 3-0 win.

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