All three players are currently away with Messi on Copa America duty and were also in the senior side that won the 2022 World Cup, as was Botafogo’s new signing Thiago Almada who is another to be selected in Mascherano’s 18-man squad.
Browsing: Julian Alvarez
The win by Manchester City capped off an evening of celebration of last season’s treble at the Etihad Stadium.
Argentine World Cup winner Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Jack Grealish were on target for City.
The result however ensured that both teams booked their places in the knockout stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Following the signings of Julian Alvarez and Erling Braut Haaland, Sterling has been linked with a move away from City due to a concern over playing time.
The England international has agreed terms at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2028 and leaves Leeds after spending 12 years in the ranks at Elland Road.