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Lionel Scaloni announces new players for Argentina's La Bombonera friendlies, with stadium crowd and Messi in background.
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Lionel Scaloni adds two players to Argentina squad for La Bombonera friendlies

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni added Franco Mastantuono and Joaquín Panichelli to the squad for friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia at La Bombonera. The AFA confirmed the Zambia match on March 31 as the last before the 2026 World Cup. Mauritania's coach Aritz López Garai reacted to the game and shared his plan to stop Lionel Messi.

Boca Juniors drew 0-0 with Platense in the fifth matchday of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, played at La Bombonera. Fans whistled at the team and coach Claudio Úbeda due to the poor performance, while players like Leandro Paredes and Santiago Ascacíbar ended with discomforts. The result places Boca seventh with seven points and Platense fifth with eight.

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Boca Juniors opened the doors of La Bombonera for the traditional December 12 celebration, a date alluding to its fans' nickname. The stadium filled with supporters enjoying a show and fireworks. Meanwhile, the club awaits decisions on its coach's future.

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