News about Rodrigo de Paul

Fans draped in red and white bounced waved their flags and chanted Gallagher's name after the former Chelsea star opened the scoring in the first half. It was a neat finish from inside the area, Gallagher sliding the ball past an onrushing Jan Oblak after being played in by midfield team-mate Rodrigo De Paul.

Argentina's Copa America win has been marred with controversy after Enzo Fernandez posted a video appearing to show several players singing or chanting along with a song that has alleged racist lyrics.  Chelsea have since confirmed that they will be conducting an internal investigation into the matter, publishing a statement on Wednesday morning condemning 'all forms' of discriminatory behaviour.  While a number of the Albiceleste squad were present on the team bus following the victory in Florida, it is still unclear which players were taking part in the chanting beyond Fernandez. 

Argentine Football Association president Chiqui Tapia gave somebody the gross job of wiping his sweat away during his nation's Copa America semifinal on Tuesday night. Tapia was watching his nation beat Canada 2-0 at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey where it was another stifling evening.  But while his team gave him no reason to sweat, Tapia was struggling in the heat and felt the need to deploy someone to keep his face dry.

ISABEL BALDWIN AT HARD ROCK STADIUM, MIAMI: The Floridian air was thick with anticipation - long with the humidity - Saturday as Miami, the home of Lionel Messi, set the perfect stage for Argentina's group-stage Copa America finale against Peru. The only problem? The star of the show didn't show. Messi - the talismanic behind Argentina's successes - was forced to watch his undefeated nation's victory over Peru from the bench. His status had remained murky throughout the week, leaving fans in a state of nervous suspense, before ultimately the groin injury his sustained against Chile earlier in the week ruled him out. Yet, even without their leading man, Argentina's show went on as Lautaro Martinez fired the Albiceleste to a win and an undefeated spot atop Group A.

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann is the subject of one of two Price Boost offers from Sky Bet ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League clash.  Atletico head to Germany 2-1 up in the tie after Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino - before one from Sebastien Haller for Dortmund - secured a 2-1 win for the Spanish giants.  As such, they are heavy favourites to progress from the tie, priced at 2/5 by Sky Bet, with Dortmund at 7/4 despite hosting the clash. 

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone had a coming together with Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl on the touchline on Wednesday night as their respective sides did battle in the Champions League quarter-finals.  Atletico won the game 2-1, thanks to goals from  Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino in the first half, which gave the hosts a half-time ascendancy in front of their own fans at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium.  Sebastien Haller then made it a tense ending for the hosts after grabbing one back in the 81st minute, but Atletico held on to secure a potentially vital one-goal advantage headed to Germany. 

Apple TV+ has posted a new preview of what to expect from Argentina's ascension to fame in Qatar, 'Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend.' Fans are transported through Messi's five World Cup appearances, culminating in victory in the desert. Last month, fans got a first glimpse of Messi's younger days, a film from his Argentina team bus, as well as interviews with Messi himself and soccer legend Gary Lineker.

On Tuesday night, Joelinton was sent to Brazil after he shoved Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul in the chest. As Joelinton pushed his opponent in the second half, the two were tussling in the second half, with De Paul going down in dramatic fashion as he grabbed his face. Nevertheless, his antics were enough to convince Joelinton of receiving a straight red card in the 81st minute.

As Argentina suffered a humiliating home loss by beating Uruguay, Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte made an offensive gesture toward Rodrigo De Paul during an ill-tempered World Cup qualifier on Thursday night. Ugarte got into a discussion with De Paul in the first half of the clash in Buenos Aires, where he appeared to call him "Lionel Messi's c**k sucker." De Paul's expression sparked an outraged reaction, but it wasn't the first time tempers threatened to boil over, as Messi had to be kept back after placing his hands on Mathias Olivera's throat.

JOHN MCGARRY: The European Cup, which Jock Stein's players won in 1967, has been a challenge to those with a lifetime of dedication to Los Colchoneros. A finalist three times, but never a winner. Despite their untold wealth, the family is still no cigarro. As open goals for a home assist, they just don't get any more glaring. Well, your bunch of hatchetmen beat us in 1974, but you still couldn't get your hands on the big-eared boy we lifted in Lisbon seven years ago.

Negotiations with Atletico have been described as 'not straightforward,' and Diego Simeone's team would drive a hard bargain for one of the key players who embodies their tenacious playing philosophy.

After writing a note and leaving it in Lionel Messi's room, Rodrigo De Paul confidently predicted Argentina's World Cup victory in September. Argentina lost a 36-year fight to lift the World Cup trophy after beating France in a thrilling penalty shoot-out in Qatar, drawing 3-3 after extra time. Not many people would have been so positive about winning, but a snapshot of a note De Paul left in Messi's changing room shows that their triumph was never in question for the Atletico Madrid midfielder.

MARTIN KEOWN (Spain): Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's youngest boss at this World Cup, has demonstrated his tactical ability by adapting Argentina's system to fit their opponent. He used 4-3-3 against Australia. He used 5-3-2 against the Netherlands. He used 4-2-2-2 against Croatia, telling Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister to tuck in extra bodies into midfield. Scaloni will leave France wondering which system he will start with. Didier Deschamps, on the other hand, has stuck with his 4-3-3 system through this tournament. Unlike Scaloni, Deschamps isn't worried about the resistance. I expect France to stick with the one that has brought them to the final after hearing him say he wants to "go after the title."

Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's boss, reacted after team news leaked from his side ahead of their World Cup quarter-final match against Holland. Argentina defeated Louis van Gaal's tuned outfit in the last eight on Friday evening, after defeating Australia 2-1 in the Round of 16 last Saturday. According to news in the media, Rodrigo de Paul was a mystery before picking up a muscle injury in preparation.

Under the Friday night lights, Holland and Argentina face each other in the second round of the World Cup in what promises to be an engrossing competition. Louis van Gaal's Dutch side has been more effective and efficient than eye-catching so far in the tournament, but they remain undefeated. Argentina was victims of a massive World Cup shock when losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their first group game, but the team bounced back to top Group C after beating Mexico and Poland.

Graham Arnold advised Mat Ryan that he was not accountable for Australia's World Cup departure at the hands of Argentina, claiming that the goalkeeper was a "fantastic player and captain." As the Socceroos' enthralling run in Qatar came to an end in the Round of 16. Ryan was to blame for Albiceleste's second goal after 57 minutes on Sunday morning (AEDT). Australia continued to play the ball out from the back, with Ryan finding Rowles to his left just outside the penalty box before receiving a return pass.

When Poland and Argentina meet in their last game of Group C in the World Cup, they will battle it out for a last-16 spot. Argentina is coming back from a humiliating surprise loss to Saudi Arabia after beating Mexico 2-0 to get back to their resurgent form. Poland is currently ranked fourth in the group with four points going into the match, after losing 2-0 to Saudi Arabia in their previous match after a draw with Mexico. With the match coming, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to hear about below.

After being ruled out the start of a World Cup by Argentina, they have calmed fears of a knockout to Lionel Messi just two days before the World Cup begins. Messi is Argentina's talisman, and with the world's media covering him during Friday's training, there was fear when he did not appear. However, Messi started the session in the gym, away from the main group, with Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Angel Di Mara, and Nicolas Otamendi, before joining the rest of the team after the media were out.

Lionel Messi of PSG debating Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul as the two joked about during a training session. The video, which is widely distributed on social media, was shot during the national team's Miami training camp as they brace for their friendly against Honduras on Friday night.

Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain are among the favorites alongside England ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Argentina is undefeated in their last 35 matches, dating back to July 2019. The team claimed their first Copa America title since 1993 last year. Spain has attended every tournament since winning only four World Cups from 1930-74. Qatar will host their 12th World Cup in a row. Brazil has scored 18 goals in their last five games, including five-time champions. They even left the in-form Gabriel Jesus out of their squad this week! France hasn't won any of their last four international matches. They were beaten by Denmark (2-1) and Croatia (1-0) during their poor run. As the tournament draws closer, Sportsmail examines the Three Lions' key 2022 Qatar World Cup rivals.