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Argentina Adjusts Squad for Angola Match Amid Vaccination Issues

11/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Three Atlético de Madrid players—Julián Álvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone—are excluded from Argentina's squad for the Angola friendly due to yellow fever vaccination requirements, per the Argentine Football Association.
Lionel Scaloni will adjust the lineup by bringing in Kevin Mac Allister and Lisandro Martínez, who is recovering from injury.
The November 14, 2025 match against Angola is Argentina's last game of the year before resuming play in March 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, the World Health Organization declared a yellow fever outbreak in Angola a public health emergency, prompting vaccination mandates for travelers. This outbreak, which resulted in over 880 confirmed cases and 121 deaths, highlighted the need for stringent health protocols in international sports, as seen with the Argentine Football Association's exclusion of players like Julián Álvarez, reflecting a growing emphasis on player safety amid global health crises.

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Story summary

Three Atlético de Madrid players—Julián Álvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone—are excluded from Argentina's squad for the Angola friendly due to yellow fever vaccination requirements, per the Argentine Football Association.
Lionel Scaloni will adjust the lineup by bringing in Kevin Mac Allister and Lisandro Martínez, who is recovering from injury.
The November 14, 2025 match against Angola is Argentina's last game of the year before resuming play in March 2026.

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