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Grand Theft Auto presentation for Germán Pezzella as he rejoins Real Betis

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Germán Pezzella has rejoined former club Real Betis as the club announced it in a unique way.

Pezzella, who initially joined Fiorentina on loan from Betis back in 2017, is back in Seville. Having eventually become captain of Fiorentina, Pezzella’s form found him in the Argentina squad for the 2021 Copa America where he would take part in the final when Argentina lifted the trophy.

Real Betis announced it in a two minute long video, featuring a cameo appearance by Guido Rodriguez. The video imitates the popular franchise video game Grand Theft Auto.

Agustin Marchesin to require surgery, out of Argentina team for September

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Agustin Marchesin has injured his knee and will require surgery.

The FC Porto goalkeeper is expected to be out for about a month as he will undergo surgery to correct a problem in his meniscus, the club announced. The injury will mean that he will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches in September.

Agustin is the third choice goalkeeper for the Argentina national team and was expected to be selected for the next squad.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni will announce in a few hours his team for September’s matches.

Dario Benedetto signs with La Liga club Elche on loan from Olympique Marseille

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Dario Benedetto has signed with La Liga club Elche from Olympique Marseille.

Benedetto, who was heavily linked and rumored to be joining Real Betis, has ultimately joined Elche on a season long loan. He is now the fifth Argentine at the club as he joins Guido Carrillo, Lucas Boye, Pablo Piatti and Ivan Marcone.

Elche announced the transfer through their social media channels.

Rodrigo Palacio, at 39, joins Italian club Brescia

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Rodrigo Palacio has joined Italian club Brescia.

The 39 year old will be continuing his playing career in Italy. After spending the past four years in Serie A with Bologna, the former Boca Juniors and Inter man will be playing in Italy’s second division.

Scoring five goals last season, Palacio managed to take part in 36 league matches for Bologna. He first made the jump to Italy from Boca Juniors when he joined Genoa back in 2009 before making the switch in 2012 to Inter.

Palacio was part of the 2014 World Cup squad which made the final.

Mauro Icardi rumored to make Argentina national team for September

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Mauro Icardi is rumored to be included in the Argentina national team for September’s World Cup qualifiers.

If rumors are to be believed, the PSG man will be returning to the Argentina national team. Per a report by Ole, the AFA have contacted PSG notifying them that they are “reserving” four players. Those four being the four Argentine players at the club; Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes and Mauro Icardi.

While the three Copa America winners will be included, despite Icardi being “reserved”, he could still miss out on the team as Lionel Scaloni and the coaching staff can still change their minds and decide to exclude him from the squad.

As we reported a few days ago, Lautaro Martinez might not be fit for September’s matches while Lucas Alario is in the same situation. Sergio Aguero is also ruled out with an injury until October. Icardi has managed two goals in PSG’s first two matches of the season.

Per other reports in the Argentine media, the squad will resemble that which won the Copa America with a possibility of one or two new inclusions. The squad is expected to be announced in the next few hours.

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