Some are already remote of the selection and others seek return To the place where it all started, but everyone gives hierarchy to a tournament that, once more, starts with the intact illusion. The return of Leandro Paredesafter eleven years, it is just a piece of a larger puzzle. Because while Boca He prepares to receive it as an idol deserves, other world champions are still scattered around the world.
The millionaire defense
Franco ArmaniGonzalo MontielGermán Pezzella and Marcos Acuña. The four, world champions that were reunited on the squad directed by the “doll” Gallardo. Although today the goalkeeper is already removed from the selection.
Two returns in blue and yellow
Half Rosario stopped at the moment he announced that Angel Di María He returned to Arroyito. The fans wanted it, their own and others. Because seeing every weekend, touring the country, to Decisive goals angel It is a luxury that exalts all local football. Di María Also took a step next In the scaloneta.
The firm so that Paredes Step again Bombonera He was waiting. Each window of the passes market had it as the protagonist. Finally it happened and the blue and gold will shine again with its last name on the back. The club He would open the stadium for reception.
There are 20 all over the world
Qatar 2022 had the peculiarity of having a call with 26 names, a list extended as a consequence of the coronavirus. Today those same players remain, for the most part, figures in their respective clubs
In Europa: The archers, DER Martínezintended by Manchester United, and Gerónimo Rollholder in the Olympic of Marseille.
England has the greatest number of Argentine soccer players with a World Cup medal: Cristian “Cuti” Romero EN Tottenham, Lisandro Martínez en Manchester United, Alexis Mac Allister In Liverpool, Guido Rodríguez a West Ham y enzo Fernández No chelsea.
Atlético Madrid It gathers Nahuel MolinaRodrigo Of PaulÁngel Correa y Julián Álvarez. And if we stay in Spain, Juan Foyth He is in Villarreal.
Is left over Portugalwith Nicolás Otamendi in Benfica; France With Nicolás Tagliafico in Lyon; and Germany With Exequiel Palacios In Bayer Leverkusen.
Beyond they are USA With Lionel Messi In Inter Miami, Brazil con Thiago Almada in Botafogo and the two remaining in Italia: Lautaro Martínezin Inter, and Paulo Dybalain Rome.
The other champions
Argentine football also has some Copa América winning players: Agustín Marchesín In Boca and Lucas Martinez Fourth in River (Bicampeón 2021 and 2024).
He “papu” Gómez It was perhaps one of the most wanted players at the time of relaxing and more charismatic in the group. “I look like Beckham,” was one of the last moments when he was seen to compat with his teammates. Then the doping en monza And now, with 37 years, months after the sanction is fulfilled, Alejandro declared: “Papu retired.” What happened to the link with the rest of the team? Maybe we never know.
Report: Jorgelina Rocca
