News about Javier Mascherano

After Argentina's U23s won their spot in the Olympics football tournament next season, coach Javier Mascherano announced that Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria might be included in his squad. Messi, 36, and Di Maria, 35, may be in the latter stages of their careers, but their broad experience could be extremely helpful in supporting a talented young Argentina team. Mascherano said of the possibility of selecting his former Barcelona teammate Messi: "Everyone already knows my friendship with Leo [Messi], which I also share.'

After qualifying for the tournament, Argentina Under-23s head coach Javier Mascherano has invited Lionel Messi to participate in his squad for the forthcoming summer Olympics in Paris. Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or champion, has yet to announce whether he will join the country's youngsters for the summer tournament, but he did post on social media following Sunday's triumph over Brazil.

In an interview with MARCA, the Benfica midfielder has been asked to reflect on some of the greatest players he has played with - and torn opposition teams apart. The artistic legend's career is coming to an end, with plans to retire from international football after the Copa America in the summer.

On Sunday, Sheffield United defeated West Ham in the Premier League, a match that has a long tradition. The game has been dubbed the 'Carlos Tevez derby', and it all dates back to the 2006/07 season. When the Hammers rejected the offers of both Tevez and fellow Argentinian Mascherano, they shocked English football.

Lionel Messi has been offered an open invitation to compete with Argentina's Olympic squad next summer, but it's unclear if he'd actually accept it. Messi's old friend and former teammate Javier Mascherano is leading Argentina's Argentine U-20 team, which has yet to qualify for the Paris Olympics. And the ex Barcelona and Liverpool man would like to see Inter Miami's best player compete for his team.

Adrian Murray, trained in Ireland by Adrian Murray and Amo Rachian's Amo Racchian, was always up for a good run under Rossa Ryan, and although he had prior involvement with two runs, punters considered him unconsidered. Ryan got into a good rhythm aboard the Malibu Moon colt, who had finished runner-up to His Majesty on his debut at the Curragh before being tightly held in a Group Three competition spanning six furlongs on his second run. The field split into two teams, and six of the first seven homes were in the far east group, up the middle of the track. Malc was in clover after a long-and-a-quarter second with well-backed Elite Status, losing the market leader at 7-4, only third.

Pep Guardiola has scaled the Everest of club football once more. Manchester City's victory over Inter Milan in Saturday night's Champions League final capped off a memorable Treble triumph, with Europe's highest award added to the Premier League and FA Cup. However, this isn't the first time one of his teams has dominated a season in such a way. In his first season as Barcelona's first-team coach, 2008-09, the team won the LaLiga title, Copa del Rey, and the Champions League, where they defeated reigning champions Manchester United in the final. They came within a whisker of a repeat in 2010, winning LaLiga and then beating United in the Champions League final two seasons.

After being on a promotional visit to the Middle East country without authorization, the Argentinian was reportedly fined and suspended by the Ligue 1 executives. The issue has highlighted the apparent smuggling of the World Cup winner and PSG, with rumors that he is due to leave the club in the summer. Mascherano, a former international teammate of Messi, said he was still confused as to why the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has undergone such treatment. 'It's pity for not realizing they were lucky to have him on their team,' he told Ole.

SPECIAL REPORT BY JACK GAUGHAN, DANIEL MATTHEWS, AND PETE JENSON: Cruyff is his inspiration, and he is often quoted even now. And philosophical tentacles are also spreading. Guardiola's players discuss how he has changed their views of the game. Mikel Arteta (left), one of his proteges, is proving to be a dangerous competitor in the FA Cup fourth round and will return to Manchester City on Friday night. Burnley's (right) has risen to the top of the Championship table, while Xavi's (centre) Barcelona remains third in La Liga. Rafael Marquez is the Barcelona B coach, where Guardiola's career began. At Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso has embarked on a rebuilding mission. Javier Mascherano is Argentina's Under 20 boss. With City players, such as Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan, doing their teaching badges, it will continue to grow.

Máximo Perrone, an Argentine midfielder for Manchester City, has been confirmed to have joined Manchester City. Since playing in the U-20 South American Championships, the midfielder will join us. Perrone has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Etihad.

The 19-year-old is expected to compete in the South American U-20 Championship for Argentina this month, but after the tournament to join one of Europe's top leagues, he will leave. He has been on the radar of Premier League players Wolves and Newcastle, as well as Portuguese outfit Benfica, but City is expected to take the game. Velez Sarsfield is based in Liniers, on the edge of Buenos Aires and in the Argentinian Primera Division.

Manuel Perrone, an Argentina Under-20 midfielder, is in talks to sign Argentina's Under-20 midfielder Maximo Perrone. The 19-year-old plays for Velez Sarsfield, who are based in Liniers, Argentina's northern border. He has been on the radar of Wolves, Benfica, and Newcastle, and he is likely to leave after the South American U-20 championship.

According to reports in the South American nation, Manchester United has barred Alejandro Garnacho from joining Argentina for international service. The South American Under-20 championship, also known as the Sudamericano, begins next month with former Barcelona and Liverpool star Javier Mascherano leading the Argentinae team. Garnacho has been one of five players to have not been signed by their clubs for the tournament, putting a team-versus-country match in jeopardy, according to TyC Sports.

After Barcelona's last game before the World Cup comes to a conclusion this Saturday, Gerard Pique has announced that he will be retiring from football. At the Camp Nou this weekend, the Spanish defender, who has enjoyed 14 glorious years with the club after being recalled in 2008, will face Almeria. In addition to winning two European Championships and the World Cup with the national team, Pique is expected to bring the curtain on one of the best modern Spanish careers, with Pique playing a key role in several outstanding Barcelona teams.

Cristian Romero, a centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur, has named the two top defenders in the Premier League. Romero, who is widely regarded as one of the best performers in this position, decided against naming himself in his top two and played it safe with his answers. "Today, the best defender for me is Virgil van Dijk - always - and Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez.' They are the best in the Premier League to me.'