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Andrés D’Alessandro at 40 years old scores free kick for Internacional

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Andrés D’Alessandro was brought on as a substitute at 40 years of age and scored a free kick for Internacional in their 2-0 win vs. Uniao Frederiquense.

D’Alessandro returned to Inter after playing a year for Nacional and scored a great free kick. With Inter winning 1-0, they were awarded a free kick and it was D’Alessandro who would take it and score.

The Argentine is a legend at the club, spending 12 years with them, winning several trophies, one of which was a Copa Libertadores 12 years ago. Inter currently lead the Gaucho championship.

With the Argentina national team, D’Alessandro was part of the 2004 Olympic team which won gold.

River Plate president confirms Manchester City deal reached for Julián Álvarez

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River Plate president Jorge Brito has confirmed that a deal has been reached with Manchester City for Julián Álvarez.

The Argentine will be joining Manchester City. Álvarez will remain on loan at River Plate until July 7 with a clause that states if River are still in the Copa Libertadores, the loan deal could be extended.

Julián Álvarez is presently with the Argentina national team.

Suspended Argentina players flying back to their clubs, will miss World Cup qualifier

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The four players who are suspended for Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match against Colombia on Tuesday are flying back to Europe.

Four players in four different countries, Nicolas Tagliafico, Nicolas Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Pareds are all suspended for Argentina. All four were yellow carded during the 2-1 win and they will miss the next match.

While no replacements have been announced, Tagliafico is flying back to the Netherlands to rejoin Ajax, Nicolas Otamend to Portugal with Benfica, Rodrigo De Paul to Atletico Madrid in Spain and Leandro Paredes is flying back to PSG early.

As we reported earlier, Guido Rodríguez and Emiliano Buendía all tested negative and are back in the Argentina team. Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton is the only player to test positive. Coach Lionel Scaloni also tested negative and was back with the team.

Here is the update list of players available for the match against Colombia on Tuesday:

Goalkeepers:
Franco Armani (River Plate)
Esteban Andrada (Monterrey)
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
Juan Musso (Atalanta)

Defenders:
Nahuel Molina (Udinese)
Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla)
Lucas Martinez Quarta (Fiorentina)
Germán Pezzella (Real Betis)
Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) – Suspended vs. Colombia
Lisandro Martinez (Ajax)
Nicolas Tagliafico (Ajax) – Suspended vs. Colombia
Marcos Acuna (Sevilla)
Nehuén Pérez (Udinese)

Midfielders:
Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina)
Lucas Ocampos (Sevilla)
Leandro Paredes (PSG) – Suspended vs. Colombia
Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis)
Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid) – Suspended vs. Colombia
Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur)
Alejandro Gomez (Sevilla)
Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton)
Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa)

Forwards:
Angel Di Maria (PSG)
Angel Correa (Atletico Madrid)
Julian Alvarez (River Plate)
Lautaro Martinez (Inter)
Joaquin Correa (Inter) – Out injured
Paulo Dybala (Juventus)
Maxi Meza (Monterrey)

Carlos Tevez comments on the Argentina, Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona

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Carlos Tevez spoke about the current Argentina national team and the Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona debate.

Tevez is no longer part of the Argentina national team and stopped playing in Europe years ago. However, he had an illustrious career both in South America and in Europe.

With the Argentina national team, Tevez was part of eight tournaments, taking part in four Copa’s America and two FIFA World Cup tournaments. He was also part of the 2005 Confederations Cup and won gold at the 2004 Olympics. Speaking in an interview with ESPN about the Argentina national team, here is what he had to say:

“What it seen is that they are happy, very comfortable. A good group has been put together. It’s what the people are identifying with. The entire Argentine people are enthusiastic about the national team. They took a load off their backs.”

He was also asked about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo:

“They are two greats. I felt comfortable with them both. I enjoyed both and learned from them. They are both out of the ordinary.

“With Cristiano, I lived the day to day and with Leo, it was with the national team. They are from another planet. They are still part of football’s elite and that is very difficult. It’s something to admire. You have to tip your hats off to those kinds of players.”

The 37 year old was asked to pick between Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona:

“Both. They are both Argentine. At times, we fight about it more than the people from outside of the country. The argument has always been made by us. We have to enjoy it.”

Nicolás Tagliafico comments on Argentina team, World Cup

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Nicolás Tagliafico spoke about the Argentina national team and the World Cup.

Tagliafico started Argentina’s 2-1 win vs. Chile on Thursday as the team remains undefeated in 28 matches. With Argentina already qualified for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the 29 year old spoke in an interview with the AFA website. Here is what he had to say:

“Having qualified is very important. It gives you the freedom to continue to practice things that, at best, when one needs a result, it’s more complicated. We still have the same mentality as we did for the first World Cup qualifier.

“We feel like we are already playing the World Cup even though there’s still eight months left. And each match is very important to continue to grow as a group, to continue polishing things that will make us better for the World Cup.

“We have the tools and the necessary confidence to continue to fight and to continue on the patch to victory. Which is the most important things eight months before the start of the World Cup.”

In regards to playing against Colombia on Tuesday:

“They’re always a difficult opponent. We know the talent they have, the players. We saw it in the last matches. In the last match, we were winning 2-0 and it ended in a 2-2 draw. That shows that they are a very strong team and it will be a hard fought match.”

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