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L'Équipe criticizes Argentina strategy

L'Équipe is firing back at Argentina for scheduling friendlies against lower-level national teams and questioning if there is any real competitive value in these games. Since taking the Qatar World Cup, the squad has steered clear of major powers, picking up opponents like Mauritania and Zambia instead. This setup lets them rack up points on the FIFA ranking with minimal sporting risk while protecting their standing among the best. It's not just about sport though; promoters are booking matches across the United States and Asia to pull in huge revenues that can actually outweigh football benefits. The AFA sits right in the middle of a debate over whether business priorities or competition should come first.

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L'Équipe criticizes Argentina strategy

L'Équipe is firing back at Argentina for scheduling friendlies against lower-level national teams and questioning if there is any real competitive value in these games. Since taking the Qatar World Cup, the squad has steered clear of major powers, picking up opponents like Mauritania and Zambia instead. This setup lets them rack up points on the FIFA ranking with minimal sporting risk while protecting their standing among the best. It's not just about sport though; promoters are booking matches across the United States and Asia to pull in huge revenues that can actually outweigh football benefits. The AFA sits right in the middle of a debate over whether business priorities or competition should come first.

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