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Diego Placente’s team suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat in a Matchday 4 Group B game and was unable to secure its place at the World Cup in November.

Argentina’s U-17 national team was thrashed 3-0 by Brazil this Friday in Matchday 4 of Group B at the South American championship for the category, and could not seal qualification for the World Cup, which will be held in Qatar in November, on this occasion. At the end, the players got into a fight and the referee sent off a River player.

The national side could not guarantee its place in the Final Phase of the tournament, although it remained second in the group with 6 points, ahead of Venezuela (4), Bolivia (4), and Peru (0). In the last round, it will look to reach the semifinals and also book its ticket to the World Cup, which since 2025 has been held annually.

In addition, near the end, a fight broke out between players from both teams due to some taunts made by the Brazilian players toward the Argentines. As a result of that clash, winger Tobías Goytia was sent off and will not play against Bolivia.

The goals for the Canarinha were scored by Riquelme Henrique, who netted a brace, and Eduardo. The Brazilian team is unbeaten in the tournament being played in Paraguay and has a perfect record.

It is no coincidence that several players from the Verdeamarela share the surname of Boca’s current president. His outstanding career as a footballer influenced the naming of many children at the start of this century. However, not all were named exactly as it is spelled, and some have variations: in the IBGE’s 2023 registry, it was reported that there were 2,683 Rikelme, another 500 Rikelmy, 421 Rickelmi, 354 Riquelmy, 201 Rickelme, and another 106 Ryquelme.

It should be noted that there are seven World Cup spots up for grabs, which will go to the top two teams in each group, who will also advance to the semifinals. The other three spots will be contested by the third- and fourth-placed teams in each group, who will battle for places 5 through 8, since the teams finishing fifth, sixth, and seventh will also qualify for the tournament in Qatar. The bottom teams in the group stage will be eliminated.

On the final matchday, the Albiceleste will face Bolivia at the CARFEM stadium in Ypané, while Brazil will take on Venezuela at the Ameliano stadium in Villeta. Both matches will kick off on Sunday at 17:00 (Argentina time). Peru, already eliminated, will have a bye.

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