As happens before every Argentina match, Leandro Paredes and Rodrigo De Paul stepped onto the pitch to continue the teamβs traditional sweets ritual ahead of the clash with Austria.
The superstition, believed to bring good luck, was confirmed moments ago by Argentine newspaper La Nacion.
The duo followed the same routine before the opening game against Algeria.
The ritual started during Lionel Scaloniβs time in charge and has become one of the most recognisable images of the βScalonetaβ.
Scaloni has previously revealed that the coaching staff do not usually ask for anything special, but a bag of Sugus sweets has become a familiar presence in the dressing room before matches.
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In response to reports in various media outlets regarding an alleged interest from our club in Bayern Munich player Michael Olise, Real Madrid CF wishes to state that it has not had any direct or indirect contact with the aforementioned player, his representatives, or anyone in his entourage.
Real Madrid also wishes to highlight the excellent relationship it maintains with Bayern Munich, with whom it shares a long history of mutual respect, collaboration and admiration, and regrets the spread of speculation that does not correspond to reality.
Both clubs have always maintained a relationship based on trust and mutual respect, which is reflected, among other aspects, in the shared conviction that any potential interest in a player belonging to the other club must be dealt with first between the entities themselves, in accordance with the principles of institutional loyalty that have historically governed the relations between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
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Messi, though, had other ideas.
He tried to keep people guessing, never formally confirming that he wanted to stick around until 2026, but everyone knew. If he was still playing, his legs still just about keeping up with that whipsmart mind, how could he possibly resist one last hurrah?
The logical view was that he would have a less central role this time. Messi will turn 39 next week. When he last played in a worldwide competition β the Club World Cup with Inter Miami last summer β he looked physically diminished. It was sad but it was understandable.
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