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Flashback, Javier Mascherano talks Argentina national team debut

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Flashback, Javier Mascherano talks Argentina national team debut

Javier Mascherano is one of not so many players who have made their national team debut before even playing for a senior club side.

Mascherano was still with River Plate and current Leeds United coach Marcelo Bielsa was managing the Argentina national team. It was Argentina vs. Uruguay on July 16, 2003 in a friendly match. A match which ended in a 2-2 draw with Diego Milito scoring both times for Argentina.

It was Mascherano’s first of 147 caps for Argentina. Here’s a clip from years ago where Mascherano discussed his debut.

South American World Cup qualifiers suspended due to COVID-19, updates to come

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South American World Cup qualifiers suspended due to COVID-19, updates to come

CONMEBOL has confirmed that this month’s World Cup qualifiers and next week’s Copa Libertadors matches have been suspended.

There were rumors that they would be cancelled and after CONMEBOL had sent FIFA The request, it has now been confirmed. This month’s matches have been suspended.

Argentina play Ecuador at La Bombonera while going to La Paz to play Bolivia and while those two matches won’t change, they won’t be happening this month.

FIFA announced that the matches are postponed and details of those will be discussed and announced soon.

CONMEBOL send request to FIFA to suspended World Cup qualifiers

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CONMEBOL send request to FIFA to suspended World Cup qualifiers

South America’s governing football body CONMEBOL have sent an official request to FIFA in order to get the World Cup qualifiers suspended.

Shortly after Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his list of players for this month’s qualifiers, rumors starter circulating that the matches for this month would be suspended. The corona virus has spread globally and has instilled travel bans across countries.

No confirnation yet by FIFA as to whether they will be suspended or not but all signs point to a delay in the start of the qualifiers.

South American World Cup qualifiers to be suspended due to corona virus

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South American World Cup qualifiers to be suspended due to corona virus

South American World Cup qualifiers will reportedly be suspended due to the corona virus.

The global epidemic has hit the football world. With leagues being suspended and with matches being played behind closed doors, TyC Sports has reported that the 2022 South American World Cup qualifiers will be suspended with confirmation expected later today.

Newcastle United extend Federico Fernandez contract

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Newcastle United extend Federico Fernandez contract

Newcastle announced that they have extended the contract of Federico Fernandez until the end of next season.

Fernandez joined the club in August 2018 from Swansea and at 31 years of age, has taken part in 25 matches this season scoring twice. Soeaking on the official Newcastle United website, here’s what coach Steve Bruce had to say:

“It’s really good news to get Fede tied up. He has had a great season and richly deserves this recognition.

“He is a great professional. He trains and works incredibly hard for the team and he continues to be a positive influence around the place. We’re delighted to have him.”

Federico has played 31 matches for the Argentina national team, scoring three times while also being part of the Argentina team which reached the 2014 World Cup final.

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