Lionel Messi couldn't believe it, what Scaloni did with this star before Qatar
The numbers that the selected ones will use in Qatar were revealed
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is getting closer and closer. The debut of teams like Argentina, Mexico, Spain or the United States are only 5 and 6 days away from starting. The World Cup is the biggest soccer party that exists, hence the important and the hype that it has among the fans.
Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Argentine team, is already focusing on what will be the debut against Saudi Arabia, to be played on November 22. In this context, the numbers used by those summoned were uncovered and the number of Julián Álvarez, who shines with Manchester City, drew attention.
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While the Albiceleste is in Abu Dhabi, for the last friendly against the United Arab Emirates prior to the World Cup in Qatar, the journalist Gastón Edul revealed the list of numbers that the teams will use in the Cup, where the Albiceleste will face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland in the group stage.
Julián Álvarez, who started his journey at Manchester City in spectacular fashion, where he has scored in all competitions and won the affection of the 'citizen' fans, will wear the number '9'. The 'Spider' earned the status of being the second forward of the National Team after Lautaro Martínez and hopes to add minutes in the competition that will be played in the Middle East.
Who were the last players with the '9' shirt of the National Team?
The former River Plate player joins the prestigious list of selected Argentines who wore the '9' shirt. Among the latest strikers with this number are Gabriel Omar Batistuta, Hernán Crespo and Gonzalo Higuaín, who announced his retirement from football a couple of weeks ago.