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    "editor1": "Paris Olympic Games: Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez and veteran Benfica defender Nicolas Otamendi are the two overage players named in Argentina's squad for the Paris Olympic Games.<p>The 16-team Olympic football tournament is open to players under the age of 23, but each side can include three overage \"wild cards\" in their squad, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>As expected, Lionel Messi is selected in the team as the Inter Miami star said in June that he is no longer at an age where he can play in every tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Argentina coach Javier Mascherano also named Ajax goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as wild cards on his 18-man list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The under-23s include Botafogo attacking midfielder Thiago Almada, who was a member of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad, Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone and Fiorentina striker Lucas Beltran.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Albiceleste will begin their Olympic campaign against Morocco on July 24 before also meeting Iraq and Ukraine in the group stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Argentina squad:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Albiceleste will begin their Olympic campaign against Morocco on July 24 before also meeting Iraq and Ukraine in the group stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/wasim-akram-hopes-indian-team-will-travel-to-pakistan-for-2025-champions-trophy-147144\">Akram \u2018hopes\u2019 Indian Team Will Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Defenders: Marco Di Cesare (Racing Club), Julio Soler (Lanus), Joaquin Garcia (Velez Sarsfield), Gonzalo Lujan (San Lorenzo), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Bruno Amione (Santos Laguna).<\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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