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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.

Former model Anamá Ferreira sparked controversy by stating that 'the national team doesn't have a black player' and criticizing the lack of racial representation in Argentine football. Her remarks highlight racism issues in the country. The comment came in a recent interview.

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