Argentina vs. Spain on November 14 at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium (Atletico's stadium) close to be confirmed. Arg play Russia on Nov 11.
Diego Maradona: "I'm happy (for World Cup qualification) because Argentina will continue to get respect from around the world".
Argentina vs. Spain on November 14 at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium (Atletico's stadium) close to be confirmed. Arg play Russia on Nov 11.
Claudio Tapia (AFA President):
"Buy all tickets because Argentina's leaving Russia as world champions. Messi shows to be one thing but he's totally different. He's very supportive, he greeted everyone. He's a great person."
"I heard a lot of people saying it was necessary for us to miss the World Cup to hit rock bottom. But that's wrong, you can't think like that. Not going to a World Cup is not hitting rock bottom, it's punishment. Today, we're all dreaming of Russia."
Argentine club Sacachispas who play in the third-tier Primera B Metropolitana, donned masks of Lionel Messi in tribute to the star's heroics in sending Argentina to the 2018 World Cup. The club literally fielded '10 Messis' against Comunicaciones on Saturday, with all their outfield players donning a mask with La Pulga's face.
Squad list for November friendlies:
Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero, Nahuel Guzman, Agustín Marchesin.
Defenders: Gabriel Mercado, Federico Fazio, Javier Mascherano, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi.
Midfielders: Eduardo Salvio, Emiliano Rigoni, Lucas Biglia, Leandro Paredes, Matias Kranevitter, Ever Banega, Marcos Acuna, Alejandro Gomez, Diego Perotti
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Sergio Aguero, Angel Di María, Mauro Icardi
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