Argentina FIFA World Cup squad could change: Scaloni
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina FIFA World Cup squad could change: Scaloni

The Hindu  

Argentina’s 26-man squad could change with less than a week to go before its World Cup opener as some players are not fully fit, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday after its 5-0 friendly win over the United Arab Emirates. Defender Cristian Romero and forwards Nicolas Gonzalez, Alejandro Gomez and Paulo Dybala were left out for Argentina’s last warm-up match in Abu Dhabi, with all four recovering after feeling “some discomfort”, the coach said. “We have to be cautious because there is a reason why they were left out.” FIFA rules say that the World Cup teams can replace players in their squads who are injured or ill up to 24 hours before their opening match. Argentina begins its World Cup campaign on November 22 against Saudi Arabia, before facing Mexico and Poland in Group C.

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Injured Messi out of Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Injured Messi out of Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina's next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury. Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after picking up an injury Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on Sept. 5 and Colombia five days later. World Cup champion Argentina leads South American qualifying with …

Injured Messi out of Argentina’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Injured Messi out of Argentina’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on Sept. 5 and Colombia five days later. World Cup champion Argentina leads South American qualifying with 15 points after six matches. Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel …

Lionel Scaloni to remain Argentina boss after decision reversal ahead of Copa America
7 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Scaloni to remain Argentina boss after decision reversal ahead of Copa America

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is fully …

Messi might not play FIFA World Cup qualifier vs Paraguay due to muscle injury: coach Scaloni
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi might not play FIFA World Cup qualifier vs Paraguay due to muscle injury: coach Scaloni

The Hindu  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is still a doubt for the World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday. Messi was included in the world champion’ squad despite being sidelined by the muscle problem he sustained a month ago which has kept him out of action for his U.S. side Inter Miami. “For him, one more training session …

VIDEO: Messi trains with Argentina ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against Paraguay
1 year, 2 months ago

VIDEO: Messi trains with Argentina ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against Paraguay

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is back with the Argentina squad as they gear up for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers clash against Paraguay on Friday. Lionel Scaloni decided to name Messi in the squad for Friday’s fixture as well as the CONMEBOL qualifiers against Peru later, despite a muscle injury that has kept the Argentina captain sidelined for over a month. Messi …

Lionel Messi 'Uncertain' For Argentina For World Cup Qualifier Against Bolivia
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi 'Uncertain' For Argentina For World Cup Qualifier Against Bolivia

News 18  

Lionel Messi will travel with the Argentina squad to Bolivia for its South American World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, but his presence on the field remains uncertain. @gastonedul pic.twitter.com/IjR7NrE8ou— All About Argentina September 10, 2023 The world champions started their qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory against Ecuador, thanks to Messi’s goal. READ: Lionel Messi’s Winner Gets Argentina Underway In …

Scaloni: Messi fit and willing for World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 4 months ago

Scaloni: Messi fit and willing for World Cup qualifiers

China Daily  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni during training in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sept 5, 2023. BUENOS AIRES - Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Wednesday that Lionel Messi will play as many minutes as possible in the opening two rounds of South America's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament. Since joining Inter Miami on a free transfer in July, Messi has scored …

Messi and Argentina to play first home friendlies after World Cup triumph
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi and Argentina to play first home friendlies after World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

Argentina will play its first matches since lifting the World Cup in December with friendlies later this month against Panama and Curacao, the country’s football federation said on Thursday. “Lionel Scaloni’s team will play on March 23 at the Monumental stadium and on March 28 at the Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero,” the Argentine FA said on Twitter. …

Lionel Scaloni One Win Away from Joining All-Time Argentina Coaching Greats
2 years ago

Lionel Scaloni One Win Away from Joining All-Time Argentina Coaching Greats

News 18  

Lionel Scaloni is just one win away from joining the pantheon of all-time Argentina coaching greats alongside former World Cup winners Cesar Luis Menotti and Carlos Bilardo. The late Diego Maradona, himself a former Argentina manager, offered a particularly withering assessment at the time, praising Scaloni’s character but telling newspaper Clarin: “He’s not even capable of directing traffic.” FIFA World …

Argentina make two changes for World Cup semi-final with Croatia
2 years ago

Argentina make two changes for World Cup semi-final with Croatia

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Argentina have made two changes and switched back …

World Cup 2022: Lionel Scaloni provides update on Lionel Messi's future with Argentina national team
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Lionel Scaloni provides update on Lionel Messi's future with Argentina national team

India Today  

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has opened up on Lionel Messi's future with the national team, saying that he hopes the legendary footballer will continue to play for Argentina even after the FIFA World Cup 2022. As Argentina gear up to face Croatia in the first semi-final of the World Cup 2022 on December 13, Messi's role will be crucial as …

FIFA World Cup: Paulo Dybala, the Serie A standout not needed by Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Paulo Dybala, the Serie A standout not needed by Argentina

Firstpost  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni that fitness problems aren’t the reason why Dybala has yet to play at the FIFA World Cup Doha: Paulo Dybala posted a photo of himself on Instagram laughing along with his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi, with the accompanying words: “We carry on with a smile! Let’s go.” FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Points Table …

Argentina have 'assured Lionel Messi will play in their World Cup opener' despite injury worries
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina have 'assured Lionel Messi will play in their World Cup opener' despite injury worries

Daily Mail  

Concerns have started to arise over Lionel Messi's fitness after the Argentina forward did not train with his teammates just four days before La Seleccion kick off their World Cup campaign. Lionel Messi trained alone on Friday four days away from Argentina's first World Cup match Messi arrived 10 minutes late to the field but Argentina say he will be …

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni hints at making changes to FIFA World Cup squad: There is a possibility
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni hints at making changes to FIFA World Cup squad: There is a possibility

India Today  

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has hinted that he could change his World Cup squad on Wednesday as the former Champions have a few injury concerns on their list. The Albiceleste has been dealing with a lot of injuries ahead of the tournament with Defender Cristian Romero and forwards Nicolas Gonzalez, Alejandro Gomez and Paulo Dybala being left out of the …

Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation

The Hindu  

Copa America champion Argentina has named its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In the squad picked by Lionel Scaloni, the most glaring miss is Giovani Lo Celso, who will be out of the World Cup due to a leg muscle tear he suffered while playing for Villarreal. Obviously, having one of the best players in the …

FIFA World Cup: Injured Paulo Dybala named in Lionel Messi-led Argentina squad
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Injured Paulo Dybala named in Lionel Messi-led Argentina squad

India Today  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named injured forward Paulo Dybala in Lionel Messi-led 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, beginning November 20 in Qatar. AS Roma's Dybala, who has not been in action since early October, made the cut in Argentina's World Cup squad and will hope to regain his fitness before the commencement of the tournament. The 35-year-old Messi …

Lionel Messi Leads Star-studded Argentina's FIFA World Cup Squad
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi Leads Star-studded Argentina's FIFA World Cup Squad

News 18  

Injured forward Paulo Dybala made the cut as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named on Friday his 26-man squad for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar. Captain Lionel Messi will lead the squad in Qatar at his fifth and probably last World Cup. Last month, Roma forward Dybala injured his thigh and Juventus winger Di Maria pulled his hamstring, …

Argentina squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi leads 26-member team; Dybala included
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi leads 26-member team; Dybala included

The Hindu  

Injured forward Paulo Dybala made the cut as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named on Friday his 26-man squad for the November 20-December 18 World Cup in Qatar, where Lionel Messi will lead the side. 🤜🏼🤛🏼😁#TodosJuntos 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/qUeY2uygVv — Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 November 11, 2022 Dybala has not played for his club AS Roma since early October but has been named …

FIFA World Cup: Argentina asks European clubs for help in preparations
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Argentina asks European clubs for help in preparations

The Hindu  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has asked European clubs not to field any of his players who are not fully fit in league matches before the World Cup in Qatar. Argentina will be without midfielder Giovani Lo Celso due to a muscle injury suffered playing for his club Villarreal and they are sweating on the fitness of defender Cristian Romero and …

Lionel Messi suffers an injury SCARE just two weeks before the World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi suffers an injury SCARE just two weeks before the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has suffered an injury scare just over two weeks before Argentina kick off their World Cup campaign. Lionel Messi has suffered an injury scare just over two weeks before the World Cup starts However, PSG have claimed that Messi's injury is only a minor one, and they said they expect him to return to full training next week …

Giovani Lo Celso is irreplaceable, says coach Lionel Scaloni as Argentina sweats on midfielder’s injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Giovani Lo Celso is irreplaceable, says coach Lionel Scaloni as Argentina sweats on midfielder’s injury

The Hindu  

Argentina has no readymade replacement for midfielder Giovani Lo Celso who is in danger of missing the World Cup due to a hamstring injury, coach Lionel Scaloni has said. La albiceleste are already fretting over injuries to Paulo Dybala and Angel Di Maria but losing Lo Celso, a key player in their Copa America win and World Cup qualification, would …

Argentina Call Up Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria for Pre-World Cup Friendlies
2 years, 3 months ago

Argentina Call Up Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria for Pre-World Cup Friendlies

News 18  

Star forwards Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria were called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Thursday for two friendlies later this month as the Copa America holders prepare for the World Cup in Qatar. Roma’s Paulo Dybala, Julian Alvarez of Manchester City and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez have also been called up to the 28-player squad. The …

World Cup squads could be increased from 23 to 26 players for Qatar
2 years, 9 months ago

World Cup squads could be increased from 23 to 26 players for Qatar

Daily Mail  

Team squads for November's World Cup finals in Qatar could be expanded from 23 to 26 players by governing body FIFA, a source with knowledge of the discussions said on Wednesday. UEFA allowed 26-man squads for the European Championships last year, although only 23 players could be named for each game. Squads for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar …

Lionel Messi Will Start World Cup Qualifier vs Brazil, Says Argentina Coach Lionel Scaloni
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi Will Start World Cup Qualifier vs Brazil, Says Argentina Coach Lionel Scaloni

News 18  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is fit again and will start their World Cup qualifier at home to Brazil on Tuesday, coach Lionel Scaloni told reporters on Monday. Scaloni made similar comments ahead of Argentina’s last game, a 1-0 win against Uruguay on Friday, although Messi only appeared for the final 14 minutes of the match. Argentina are second in South …

FIFA WC qualifiers: Argentina concerned over Messi; Brazil bid for direct spot
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA WC qualifiers: Argentina concerned over Messi; Brazil bid for direct spot

India TV News  

For front-running Brazil, the main aim this week is beating Colombia and securing an automatic spot at next year's World Cup in Qatar with plenty of time to spare in South American qualifying. A Brazil victory at the NeoQuimica Arena in Sao Paulo on Thursday will put coach Tite's team 18 points ahead of fourth-place Colombia, which will have only …

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni supports biennial World Cup proposal
3 years, 3 months ago

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni supports biennial World Cup proposal

Firstpost  

FIFA is pushing a plan to stage its showcase tournament every two years instead of every four years, but the proposal has been widely criticised by football officials in both Europe and South America. Buenos Aires: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is in support of having biennial World Cups, saying Wednesday it would benefit South American teams by cutting down on …

Argentina coach vows no repeat of quarantine chaos
3 years, 3 months ago

Argentina coach vows no repeat of quarantine chaos

The Hindu  

England-based players from the Argentina squad will stay for all three of their South American World Cup qualifying games in the current window and “under no circumstances” return early due to quarantine rules, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday. SCALONI SUPPORTS BIENNIAL WORLD CUP PLAN Scaloni said he is in support of having biennial World Cups as it would benefit …

Scaloni plays down Messi injury fears ahead of Brazil-Argentina duel
3 years, 4 months ago

Scaloni plays down Messi injury fears ahead of Brazil-Argentina duel

India TV News  

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has said that that he is likely to make several changes to his starting lineup for the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Brazil, but played down fears about the fitness of captain Lionel Messi. The clash at Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena later on Sunday comes just three days after Argentina beat Venezuela 3-1 in Caracas and …

Clear rules needed on player release says Argentina coach Scaloni
3 years, 4 months ago

Clear rules needed on player release says Argentina coach Scaloni

The Hindu  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Saturday called for “clear and inflexible” rules on the release of players for international duty, a day before his side take on a depleted Brazil in a key World Cup qualifier. READ: Brazil to face Argentina in FIFA World Cup qualifying “We don’t have any idea of what it is going to be like for …

Lionel Messi's Argentina to play World Cup qualifying match in Peru amid political tension
4 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi's Argentina to play World Cup qualifying match in Peru amid political tension

India TV News  

Despite the political crisis in Peru, Argentina’s final World Cup qualifying match of the year is expected to be played as scheduled in Lima on Tuesday. All 10 teams in the South American group will be in action on Tuesday, with Brazil playing at Uruguay, Ecuador hosting Colombia, Venezuela welcoming Chile and Paraguay hosting Bolivia. PERU vs. ARGENTINA Besides the …

Messi named in Argentina squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers
4 years, 9 months ago

Messi named in Argentina squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s preliminary 23-man squad for its opening 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia. The 32-year-old leads an attack that also includes Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, Juventus forward Paulo Dybala and Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, reports Xinhua news agency. Read: Ronaldinho ordered by Paraguayan judge to remain in prison The Albiceleste …

Argentina to play injury-plagued Germany sans Lionel Messi
5 years, 3 months ago

Argentina to play injury-plagued Germany sans Lionel Messi

India TV News  

Argentina will be playing without captain Lionel Messi in a friendly against a German team which is also decimated by injury, here on Wednesday. Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni, on Tuesday, also decided against calling up players from Boca Juniors and River Plate -- Argentina's two top clubs -- as those squads are preparing for an October 22 Copa Libertadores semifinal …

Lionel Scaloni signs contract extension to remain Argentina head coach for 2022 World Cup qualifiers
5 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Scaloni signs contract extension to remain Argentina head coach for 2022 World Cup qualifiers

Firstpost  

Lionel Scaloni was initially hired as interim coach last August, just over two weeks after Jorge Sampaoli was sacked following Argentina’s last 16 elimination from the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Lionel Scaloni has signed a contract extension with Argentina to run until the end of the qualifying period for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Argentine Football Association …

Argentina to stick with Lionel Scaloni for 2022 World Cup qualifiers
5 years, 5 months ago

Argentina to stick with Lionel Scaloni for 2022 World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Lionel Scaloni will take charge of Argentina in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, the Argentine Football Association has confirmed. The AFA put the former Deportivo La Coruna defender in charge, initially on a temporary basis, and he led Argentina to the Copa America semifinals, where it lost to rival and eventual champion Brazil. READ: Controversial Mata penalty gives Manchester …

Lionel Messi will be in Argentina's Copa America squad
5 years, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi will be in Argentina's Copa America squad

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will be in Argentina's Copa America squad regardless of concerns over a lack of playing time with the national team, coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed. Argentina faces Morocco in Tangier on Tuesday, with Scaloni revealing that Juventus forward Paulo Dybala will replace Messi in the line-up. The Morocco friendly is Scaloni's final chance to assess his options before …

Argentina coach wants teammates to step up as Messi returns
5 years, 9 months ago

Argentina coach wants teammates to step up as Messi returns

India TV News  

With Lionel Messi making his first start since the World Cup, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni hopes the rest of the squad is ready to step up and reach another level. Scaloni confirmed on Thursday that Messi will be in the lineup for Friday's friendly against Venezuela in Madrid, which will be his first match with the national team since its …

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