“If there’s something I miss, it’s winning the Olympics”: Draw Martínez enrolling in Paris?

After the epic victory against Brazil 1-0 in the last match of the Pre-Olympicthe Argentine national team won a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. And after the ranking, the debate began on which players over 23 should accompany the Albiceleste in the Olympic event.

Obviously the first name that appeared was Lionel Messi, who could go in search of a new gold medal. But Leo wasn’t the only one, as there were also rumors of the call from Angelo Di Maria. And now, Another reference from Scaloneta ran for the Olympic Games: Draw Martinez.

“I saw the final (of the Pre-Olympic), I liked the team. “If there’s something I miss in the national team it’s winning the Olympics.”commented the goalkeeper in conversation with DSports.

In any case, Dibu assured that we must leave room for qualified players: “Young people always need a chance and if we do well in the Copa América and win it, we have to leave room for the kids. If I’m in a good place, there’s no reason to change“.

Furthermore, Martínez demonstrated his confidence Leandro Brey, who stood out in the duel against Brazil with a couple of key saves. “It’s very difficult to follow young people because of the timetable. But nowadays the level is very good, The bar is getting higher and higher. We have no problem with archers“He said.

The current Aston Villa player also spoke about the future of the national team: “The Copa América is my goal. It’s a different edition, it will be played in the United States and it will be a mini World Cup. But after, Whatever has to happen“.

Finally, Dibu revealed what motivates him to play (and want to win more) with Argentina: “It’s very easy to say ‘I’ve already won everything’. I keep setting goals. I want to reach 100 matches with the national team, with the greatest unbeaten record in history. I think I can do it. I’m tired of reaching those goals. It’s me against me, every year. I want to improve myself“.

Which teams are qualified for Paris 2024?

• Argentina
• Dominican Republic
• Egypt
• France
• Israel
• Evils
• Morocco
• New Zeland
• Paraguay
• Spain
• Ukraine
• United States of America

Four venues for the Olympic Games still remain to be defined. Three will come from the Under-23 Asian Cup and the remaining from a play-off between an African and an Asian team.

What is the format of the football tournament at the Olympic Games?

LThe 16 teams will be divided into four groups of four. The top two from each group will advance to the direct elimination phase. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, third place final and final will then be played.

How many older players can there be at the Olympic Games?

Teams must be made up of 18 players. At least 15 of them must have been born on or after January 1, 2001. Therefore, a maximum of three players born before that date are allowed..