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Germán Pezzella scores for Real Betis in 4-1 win vs. Valencia

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Germán Pezella scored for Real Betis in their 4-1 win vs. Valencia.

Pezzella got his first goal for Real Betis since re-joining them in the last transfer window. With Betis leading 2-1, they were awarded a corner kick as the ball was aimed at Pezzella and the Argentine headed it in.

Still only 30 years old, Pezzella continues to be part of the Argentina national team. He is expected to be called-up to the Argentina squad for the World Cup qualifiers in November.

Erik Lamela scores for Sevilla in 1-1 draw vs. Mallorca

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Erik Lamela scored for Sevilla in their 1-1 draw vs. Mallorca.

Lamela scored for th first time since the second match of the season as his goal earned Sevilla a 1-1 draw. Mallorca were leading 1-0 as Lamela received the ball from outside of the penalty area.

The Argentine would drift inside and curl a shot with his left foot into the top corner to draw Sevilla level. Lucas Ocampos would end up scoring in injury time but the goal went to VAR and was disallowed.

Marcos Acuña would start the match for Sevilla with Lamela and Ocampos being brought on as substitutes and Gonzalo Montiel on the bench.

CONMEBOL confirm South American teams will boycott extra World Cups

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CONMEBOL have confirmed that the South American teams will boycott the FIFA World Cup, should it take place every two years.

Rumors have emerged in recent weeks that FIFA are looking to have the World Cup take place every two years, as opposed to the current format of every four years. This has divided the opinions of many people and CONMEBOL have communicated a message regarding the possible new format.

The message mentions how there’s no real reasons, benefits or justifications for the World Cup to be held every two years. And because of that, the 10 South American national teams will not participate in the World Cup if it it’s every two years. This was released on Wednesday.

Nicolas Gonzalez tests positive for COVID-19

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Nicolas Gonzalez has tested positive for COVID-19.

Gonzalez is asymptomatic and already in isolation. Fiorentina announced on Tuesday that he has tested positive and are following the local health authority guidelines.

Juan Foyth a doubt for Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches in November

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Juan Foyth is a doubt for Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches in November.

Foyth suffered a tear during Villarreal’s La Liga match against Athletic Club on Saturday and had to be substituted out. Tests were done and Foyth suffered a tear and is expected to be out between 15 and 20 days.

The 23 year old was back in the Argentina squad for the October World Cup qualifiers but did not play in any of the three matches. He is now expected to be excluded from the squad due to his injury.

Argentina play Brazil and Uruguay in the World Cup qualifiers in November.

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