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Angel Di Maria on Argentina, Copa America goal, Lionel Messi

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Ane Di Maria spoke about the Argentina national team, scoring in the final of the Copa America and Lionel Messi.

Di Maria gave an interview where he spoke about rhe Argentina national team. Speaking in an interview with ESPN, here is what Di Maria had to say:

“We always laugh at the Scaloneta, it was said once and that was it. The truth is that they did a great job, the 2019 Copa was very positive, it wasn’t easy for the coaching staff, with a new generation.

“I think all of that was done and little by little, a beutiful group was formed and the last Copa America was won. The expectation is much greater for the next World Cup because of the way the team is playing.”

In addition, Di Maria alao spoke about Lionel Messi:

“I think the last match against Club Brugges showed that he is well, it’s normal for there to be a lot of expectations regarding Messi. I think people were expecting a 4-0 or 5-0 every match but football is not like that.

“It’s seen in the social media, we see him at home with his family, happy and happy. His kids are in school. All is there to make life easier and he has adapted well to the group and I think he is adapting quickly to Paris.

“But when you’re talking about football, everything is little by little, it’s an enormous change for him as he has to afapt to new players and a new way of playing at PSG which is fast attacking while Barcelona play possession football.”

He also spoke about scoring for Argentina in the final of the Copa America:

“I believe the goal in the final was very important for me. It gave me a happiness I never imagined, a very big change in my life. So many injuries, from being called to not being called, that pulled me back. Insisting so much, it finally happened and in the best way.

“I think the criticizing is normal but at times the way the criticism is given is what hurts or what hurts the family.”

 

 

Javier Mascherano named new coach of Argentina U20 team

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Javier Mascherano has been named as the new coach of the Argentina U20 team.

Mascherano will take charge of the Argentina U20 team as of the start or January. It was confirmed by the AFA that Mascherano will coach the team as of January 2022, where he will replace Fernando Batista.

Current coach of the Argentina U20 team, Fernando Batista will work with Jose Pekerman with the Venezuelan national team and he will also manage the Venezuelan U20 team.

Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Correa score for Atletico Madrid in 3-1 win vs. FC Porto

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Rodrigo De Paul and Angel Correa both scored for Atletico Madrid in their 3-1 win vs. FC Porto.

De Paul had one of his best performances for Atletico Madrid as the Argentine ran the midfield and scored. But it was Angel Correa that made it 2-0 for Atletico Madrid.

Angel Correa was played in on goal as the Argentine ran towards the FC Porto back line and a right footed finish made it 2-0 for Atletico Madrid and his first in the Champions League this season.

The third Atletico Madrid goal was all about De Paul. The Argentine stole the ball out wide as he drifted towards goal. De Paul would play a pass into the penalty area as the ball would fall back to him and he would score. These were his match numbers:

6 Clearances
5/10 Duels Won
4/4 Succ. Tackles
3 Interceptions
13 Recoveries

 

Lionel Messi scores twice for PSG, overtakes Pele in goals

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Lionel Messi scored twice for PSG in their 4-1 win vs. Club Brugge as he overtook Pele in goals.

Messi scored the third goal of the match for PSG as Mbappe used his speed to get passed a defender and played a pass in to Messi who controlled the ball and scored from the outside of the penalty area.

That goal for Messi meant he had acored 757 career goals, the same as Pele. At 3-1, PAG were awarded a penalty kick after Messi was taken down inside the penalty area. Messi took the penalty and scored to give PSG the 4-1 lead.

The Argentine’s second goal meant he overtook Pele on goals as he is now on 758, one more than Pele in his career.

 

Manuel Lanzini scores penalty for West Ham in 3-2 win vs. Chelsea

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Manuel Lanzini scored a penalty for West Ham in their 3-2 win vs. Chelsea.

Lanzini scored his second goal in the Premier League this season as he converted a penalty. It was Chelsea leading 1-0 when West Ham were awarded a penalty.

The 28 year old Argentine went to Mendy’s right and hit the corner as Mendy jumped the wrong way.