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Argentina U20 team drawn in Group B at COTIF Alcudia tournament in Spain

The Argentina U20 team are drawn in Group B at the annual tournament which will take place in Spain.

Diego Placente’s team are in Group B along with ADH Brazil, the Chile U20 team and Valencia U20 team. Group A consists of Mauritania U20, the Saudi Arabian U20 team, Uruguay U20 and Venezuelan U20 team.

The tournament will take place between Sunday, July 20 and Sunday, July 27 in Spain. Argentina will play Chile on Monday, July 21, their second match against Valencia on Wednesday, July 23 and on Friday, July 25, they will play their last group match against ADH Brazil U20.

Last year, Argentina lost 1-0 in the final against Uruguay. Argentina last won it in 2022 in a 4-0 win against Uruguay with Valentín Barco being named as the MVP of the tournament.

As we do every year, Mundo Albiceleste will be covering the COTIF tournament in July.

Benfica and FC Porto interested in signing Enzo Barrenechea from Aston Villa

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Benfica and FC Porto are both interested in signing Enzo Barrenechea from Aston Villa.

Enzo Barrenechea could soon be playing with a team that has many Argentine players. According to César Luis Merlo, Benfica are moving forward in signing the 24 year old as they aim to purchase his transfer.

FC Porto are also interested in the midfielder but are trailing behind Benfica.

The Argentine spent last season on loan from Aston Villa at Valencia, playing 31 matches in the league, scoring one goal and two assists.

Lionel Messi scores twice for Inter Miami in 2-1 win vs. Nashville

Lionel Messi scored twice for Inter Miami in their 2-1 win against Nashville.

Messi had both goals for Inter Miami, one of which was a free kick. At 0-0, Inter Miami were awarded a free kick and it was Messi who took it.

The 38 year old took it and he would kick it low into the bottom corner to give Inter Miami the 1-0 lead. Nashville would draw level but once more, it was Messi.

At 1-1, the Argentine would press to win the ball and score to give Inter Miami the 2-1 lead. Messi now has 11 goals and four assists in Inter Miami’s last five matches.

Atletico Madrid make contact for possible Thiago Almada move

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Atletico Madrid have made contact over Thiago Almada possibly joining the club.

Diego Simeone’s team could be getting another Argentine player. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish club made contact on Saturday to be informed on Almada possibly joining them.

They were informed on deal conditions with initial contacts taking place and the decision up to the club. Benfica had direct talks for Almada earlier this week.

Rodrigo De Paul could be leaving Atletico Madrid for Inter Miami and Almada could be brought in.

Inter Miami and Atletico Madrid talks for Rodrigo De Paul in final stages

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Talks between Inter Miami and Atletico Madrid for Rodrigo De Paul are in their final stages.

Rodrigo De Paul could soon be an Inter Miami player. According to Fabrizio Romano, the talks between the two clubs for the Argentine are in their final stages.

Inter Miami are confident with details remaining to be sorted before a deal is done.

De Paul recently gave an interview where he spoke about his role with the Argentina national team, his relationship with Lionel Messi and the Argentina team winning the 2022 World Cup.