Aníbal celebrates Argentina call-up, hails Palmeiras exposure | OneFootball

Aníbal Moreno celebrated his first call-up to the Argentinian national team this Friday. The midfielder highlighted the visibility that Palmeiras provides and shared his expectations about joining Lionel Scaloni's squad for the friendlies that will take place in the United States.

“I am very happy about the call-up to the national team, it's the first time in my career. It will be a huge pleasure to be with these great players, a great team, the last world and America champion. It will be a privilege to be with them and now it's about doing a great job, giving my best here at Palmeiras. My family is also very happy about the call-up, they have always supported me,” he celebrated.

Visibility at Palmeiras

The midfielder Aníbal Moreno joined Verdão in 2024 and quickly established himself in Abel Ferreira's team. This season, he remains among the starters and, after a first semester with fluctuations, he has been having a solid sequence. So far, he has played 44 games this year.

“Palmeiras is a very big club and everyone is always watching the games, watching us. The truth is that it is a huge pleasure for me to wear this jersey, which also gives this privilege of having great visibility, but now we are also focused on the game we have ahead on Sunday,” he highlighted.

Partnership with Flaco López

And from Palmeiras, it wasn't just Aníbal Moreno who was called up by Argentina. Enjoying a good moment in his career, forward Flaco López made the list for the second consecutive time under Lionel Scaloni. In the Argentinian national team, they will be able to continue the partnership they have at Palmeiras.

“When Flaco was called up for the first time, we always talked to him, listening a little about how it is inside, and we were very happy the first time he went. Now we are going together to enjoy a lot, train very hard, and give our best,” declared Aníbal.

Duo increases Palmeiras' absences during FIFA dates

Aníbal Moreno and Flaco López will be absent from Palmeiras for the match against Juventude. The delayed match of the 12th round takes place on October 11, at 7 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque. Besides them, Gustavo Gómez and Ramón Sosa, who will be defending Paraguay, will also be unavailable.

If confirmed in Uruguay, Emiliano Martínez and Piquerez will increase the absences. However, all are available for Abel Ferreira for the Sunday game against São Paulo, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Upcoming games for Argentina

Game: Argentina vs. Venezuela Date and time: October 10, 2025 (Friday), at 9 PM (Brasília time) Location: Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami (USA)

Game: Puerto Rico vs. Argentina Date and time: October 13, 2025 (Monday), at 8 PM (Brasília time) Location: Soldier Field Stadium, in Chicago (USA)

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