With the win, Argentina have now consolidated first place in Group D on six points. Alejo Sarco is currently the top scorer with three goals. He is also the first Argentinian since Leandro Fernandez in 2003 in the United Arab Emirates to score three goals in the first two games at a U20 World Cup finals.
Sarco and Co. will continue their campaign with a game against Italy kicking off at 01:00 CEST Saturday night. The Argentinians will face Andrea Natali, who is currently on loan from Bayer 04 at AZ Alkmaar. Natali and Italy, for their part, drew 2-2 with Cuba on matchday 2. The 17-year-old, who played the entire game, netted the opener.
From his arrival at the airport, the medical and contract signing, right through to photo shoots, his very own trading card and his first interview at the BayArena: Werkself TV followed new signing Afonso Moreira up close on his first day in Leverkusen. In the interview, the 21-year-old Portuguese left-winger, who has joined the Werkself from Lyon, talks about his excitement ahead of joining Bayer 04 and the Bundesliga, as well as his conversation with head coach Carles Martínez. Moreira also reveals the secret behind his iconic goal celebration – which he intends to perform “as often as possible” at the BayArena next season...
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A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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