Fulham U18 Overview

Franco Mastantuono has opened up about the significant pressure placed on his shoulders after netting his first senior international goal for Argentina. The Fiorentina midfielder, who is currently on loan from La Liga club Real Madrid, made a significant impact during a dominant 7-0 victory against Burkina Faso at the Estadio Monumental.

Emiliano Martinez has opened up on the "massive void" Lionel Messi will leave when he retires from international football. The Chelsea goalkeeper expressed his pride in helping the captain achieve World Cup glory while emphasising the need for the next generation to step up in his absence.

Burkina Faso were forced to field an emergency U23 squad against world champions Argentina following severe travel logistics chaos. The young side landed in Buenos Aires just five hours before kickoff before suffering a 7-0 defeat.

Enzo Fernandez has called on Lionel Scaloni to extend his tenure as Argentina manager ahead of a daunting generational transition. The Manchester City midfielder believes retaining the tactician is vital for the Albiceleste as they brace for life without talismanic captain Lionel Messi, whose imminent retirement marks the end of an era.