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Yahoo
an hour ago
- General
- Yahoo
😱 Totally unexpected, Scaloni's surprise for the FIFA break
In the absence of an official announcement, Olé confirmed that Lionel Scaloni has a surprise in store for the defense. Let's remember that there are many absences to cover and, in light of this, the Argentina coach decided to call up Mariano Troilo. "Nano", as his friends call him, has played 51 games in Belgrano's top division, being one of the team's top performers. Advertisement Will he be the new "Cuti" Romero? This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 DIEGO LIMA
Forbes
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Carlo Ancelotti Confirms He Will Live In Brazil
Brazil's football team new head coach, Italian Carlo Ancelotti (L) receives the team's jersey from ... More the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Samir Xaud during his official presentation at a hotel in Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carlo Ancelotti has just confirmed his first ever squad as coach of the Brazilian national team. On Monday the ex-Real Madrid boss enjoyed his first press conference in his new role and confirmed in an interview with 'Globo' that he intends to live in Brazil. Lionel Scaloni, the Argentina coach, has lived in Spain during his tenure as national team manager. Most of his squad plays in Europe and obviously living abroad hasn't damaged Scaloni's ability to win absolutely everything with the national squad, but when a team isn't so successful it can be something that is used against the manager. For a foreign coach looking to make a good impression, actually living in the country of your new national team is a smart move that will only serve to buy you time in the future. It helps to maintain a closer relationship with your employers, and of course it sits well with the fans. Ancelotti could have opted for the same lifestyle as Scaloni and continued his scouting and homework from the comfort of Europe, but the Italian has shown his intent by announcing that he wants to live in Brazil and really get a feel for the country. 'I would love to get to know Brazil in general, I have the time and I am going to live here. For work and to learn about Brazilian football, and to enjoy the country,' said Ancelotti. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 26: Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is presented as the new head coach of ... More the Brazil national team by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and holds his first press conference at a hotel in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 26, 2025. Just a year out from the FIFA 2026 World Cup such comments from Ancelotti will show the Brazilian people, and federation, that he is taking this job more than seriously. It signals that Ancelotti values off-pitch integration and learning the culture of the country aside from merely carrying out his coaching role whilst being based in another part of the world. 'I want to get to know Rio, I have never been. I want to see the beach." Ancelotti continued 'I also want to visit São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre.' RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 25: Carlo Ancelotti wants to live in Brazil and visit the beach in ... More Rio de Janeiro. Pictured is the famous Copacabana. Ancelotti can pick up some Portuguese this way, whilst diving into Brazilian life and culture. In truth, it's a vital move as the pressure on the Brazilian national team has never been so fierce. The least 'Carlinhos' can do is make every effort to endear himself to the Brazilian people. Even though Ancelotti cuts a serious character at the best of times, this will please Brazilian fans and give the man himself a better perspective on public opinion and the everyday expectations placed on the national team. Ancelotti doesn't have anything to prove to anyone in the world of soccer, but the World Cup was just about the only thing he didn't win as a player. If he were to lead Brazil to a sixth (World Cup) title as coach he could go down as the best coach ever. All whilst ending the suffering of the most successful soccer nation history. Sometimes people think that Brazil are more interested in playing 'joga bonito' soccer than actually winning, but that is far from the truth. Of course we all associate the Brazilian game with an attractive and expressive attacking style of play, but silverware is the most important thing. Not least when your neighbours are dominating the global game. Even in trophyless years; the superstars of the 'Seleção' like Neymar have provided their moments of magic, but the people want more. The odd moment of magic isn't cutting it and the Brazilian public are crying out for a first World Cup title since 2002. The beautiful game is their identity and they have been starved of bragging rights for longer than they ever could have imagined. Ronaldo of Brazil with World Cup trophy celebrates with Gilberto Silva and team after winning the ... More FIFA World Cup Final Match 2002 match between Germany and Brazil at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30, 2002 in Yokohama, Japan.
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Messi returns to Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Chile, Colombia after injury layoff
BUENOS AIRES, May 16 — Forward Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's 28-player preliminary squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers yesterday, after an injury forced him to miss the fixtures against Uruguay and Brazil in March. Defending champions Argentina, who are set to play Chile and Colombia in June, have already secured their place at the 2026 World Cup in Messi's absence following a 1-0 win over Uruguay in March, before thrashing rivals Brazil 4-1. 'It's a shame to miss these two very special matches with the national team against Uruguay and Brazil,' Messi wrote in an Instagram story after he was forced to withdraw with a groin strain. 'As always, I wanted to be there, but at the last moment, a not-so-serious injury that forces me to rest for a while before returning to play kept me out.' Messi returned to action for Inter Miami later in the month and has scored six goals in all competitions for the club since then. The 37-year-old is also set to play in the Club World Cup, where Miami kick off their campaign on June 14, four days after Argentina play Colombia. Coach Lionel Scaloni has also included Nottingham Forest midfielder Nicolas Dominguez, who last appeared for Argentina in 2021. Defender Valentin Barco and attacker Valentin Castellanos, who have not played for Argentina since last year, have also been named in the list. Argentina preliminary squad Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Geronimo Rulli (Olympique de Marseille) and Walter Benitez (PSV Eindhoven). Defenders: Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Juan Foyth (Villarreal), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (RC Lens), Nicolas Tagliafico (Olympique Lyonnais) and Valentin Barco (Strasbourg). Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Leandro Paredes (Roma), Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham Forest), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Rodrigo de Paul (Atletico), Thiago Almada (Lyon), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) and Nicolas Paz (Como). Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Julian Alvarez (Atletico), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Valentin Castellanos (Lazio), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico) and Angel Correa (Atletico). — Reuters
Asharq Al-Awsat
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Messi Named in List of Argentina Probables for June Fixtures
Forward Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's 28-player preliminary squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, after an injury forced him to miss the fixtures against Uruguay and Brazil in March. Defending champions Argentina, who are set to play Chile and Colombia in June, have already secured their place at the 2026 World Cup in Messi's absence following a 1-0 win over Uruguay in March, before thrashing rivals Brazil 4-1. 'It's a shame to miss these two very special matches with the national team against Uruguay and Brazil," Messi wrote in an Instagram story after he was forced to withdraw with a groin strain. 'As always, I wanted to be there, but at the last moment, a not-so-serious injury that forces me to rest for a while before returning to play kept me out.' Messi returned to action for Inter Miami later in the month and has scored six goals in all competitions for the club since then. The 37-year-old is also set to play in the Club World Cup, where Miami kick off their campaign on June 14, four days after Argentina play Colombia. Coach Lionel Scaloni has also included Nottingham Forest midfielder Nicolas Dominguez, who last appeared for Argentina in 2021. Defender Valentin Barco and attacker Valentin Castellanos, who have not played for Argentina since last year, have also been named in the list. ARGENTINA PRELIMINARY SQUAD Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Geronimo Rulli (Olympique de Marseille) and Walter Benitez (PSV Eindhoven). Defenders: Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Juan Foyth (Villarreal), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (RC Lens), Nicolas Tagliafico (Olympique Lyonnais) and Valentin Barco (Strasbourg). Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Leandro Paredes (Roma), Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham Forest), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Rodrigo de Paul (Atletico), Thiago Almada (Lyon), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) and Nicolas Paz (Como). Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Julian Alvarez (Atletico), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Valentin Castellanos (Lazio), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico) and Angel Correa (Atletico).
CNA
16-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Messi named in list of Argentina probables for June fixtures
Forward Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's 28-player preliminary squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, after an injury forced him to miss the fixtures against Uruguay and Brazil in March. Defending champions Argentina, who are set to play Chile and Colombia in June, have already secured their place at the 2026 World Cup in Messi's absence following a 1-0 win over Uruguay in March, before thrashing rivals Brazil 4-1. 'It's a shame to miss these two very special matches with the national team against Uruguay and Brazil," Messi wrote in an Instagram story after he was forced to withdraw with a groin strain. "As always, I wanted to be there, but at the last moment, a not-so-serious injury that forces me to rest for a while before returning to play kept me out.' Messi returned to action for Inter Miami later in the month and has scored six goals in all competitions for the club since then. The 37-year-old is also set to play in the Club World Cup, where Miami kick off their campaign on June 14, four days after Argentina play Colombia. Coach Lionel Scaloni has also included Nottingham Forest midfielder Nicolas Dominguez, who last appeared for Argentina in 2021. Defender Valentin Barco and attacker Valentin Castellanos, who have not played for Argentina since last year, have also been named in the list. ARGENTINA PRELIMINARY SQUAD Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Geronimo Rulli (Olympique de Marseille) and Walter Benitez (PSV Eindhoven). Defenders: Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Juan Foyth (Villarreal), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (RC Lens), Nicolas Tagliafico (Olympique Lyonnais) and Valentin Barco (Strasbourg). Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Leandro Paredes (Roma), Nicolas Dominguez (Nottingham Forest), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Rodrigo de Paul (Atletico), Thiago Almada (Lyon), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) and Nicolas Paz (Como). Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Julian Alvarez (Atletico), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Valentin Castellanos (Lazio), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico) and Angel Correa (Atletico).
