Brazil sent Argentina to the Paris Olympics – 2024-02-12 09:08:37

Brazil is a two-time champion in Olympic football. After the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, a third gold medal was in the offing. But Argentina denied them that chance by beating them 1-0 in the regional qualifiers for the Paris Olympics.

Brazil’s draw on the final day of South America’s pre-Olympic tournament in Venezuela. On the other hand, arch-rivals Argentina needed a win. Luciano Gundo’s goal sealed their victory in the 78th minute. After 2004 and 2008, France will go to Argentina with the goal of winning the third gold medal. Another ticket from the same region is Paraguay. They beat Venezuela 2-0. They did, however, finish top of the qualifying tournament over Argentina.

Under-23 teams play in the qualifying tournament as per rules. However, this rule is relaxed in the original Olympics. There is an opportunity to take up to three senior players from the national team. Messi helped Argentina win the gold in 2008. As a result, the Albiceleste will wait to receive Messi at the Paris Olympics.

Argentina’s Olympic team is coached by Messi’s former teammate Javier Mascherano. He is therefore waiting to receive Messi in the Olympics, ‘everyone knows how my relationship with Messi is. The door is always open for him to join this team.’