Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez face off in World Cup qualifying. Brazil could field teenager Endrick
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez face off in World Cup qualifying. Brazil could field teenager Endrick

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi and Luiz Suárez, close friends and former teammates at Barcelona, will renew their on-the-field rivalry on Thursday in World Cup qualifying. Messi, who appears to have recovered from a muscle injury in his leg, led Argentina to its third World Cup title last year and has his team in first place in the South American qualifying group for the 2026 tournament. ARGENTINA vs. URUGUAY Messi will likely be playing his last two matches of the calendar year against Uruguay and then Brazil next week at the Maracana Stadium. Brazil has had a tough time winning in Colombia in recent World Cup qualifying campaigns, and facing Argentina in the next match on Tuesday could make it more difficult.

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Messi’s son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Messi’s son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — Thiago Messi, the eldest son of the Argentina star, has made his debut in the “Newell’s Cup” tournament in the countryside city of Rosario. 10 jersey of an Inter Miami youth team, which lost 1-0 on Monday to host Newell’s Old Boys in the traditional under-13 competition. Thiago’s mother, Antonela Roccuzzo, and several members of his family, …

Lionel Messi-led Argentina football team to visit India for two friendly matches in 2025
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1 month ago

Lionel Messi-led Argentina football team to visit India for two friendly matches in 2025

India TV News  

The Indian football fans are set to witness glimpses of legendary Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team featuring in two games in Kerala in 2025. V Abdurahiman, Kerala's Minister for Sports, confirmed that the Inter Miami forward will feature in Argentina's full-strength national team in two friendly matches. “Messi would be there, so would be the full-strength national team …

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race
1 month ago

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi equalled another record in Argentina's colours as he provided a match-winning assist to Lautaro Martinez in the FIFA World Cup South America qualifier against Peru. It was Messi's 58th assist in international football, which is joint-most, as he equalled United States men's national team legend Landon Donovan's tally. Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi after scoring …

WATCH: Gerson's sensational volley goal as Brazil draw 1-1 with Uruguay
1 month ago

WATCH: Gerson's sensational volley goal as Brazil draw 1-1 with Uruguay

Firstpost  

Brazil are fifth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers standings after their second straight draw. Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Gerson’s brilliant strike cancelled out Federico Valverde’s opener for the visitors. Five-times World Cup winners Brazil are fifth in the CONMEBOL standings on 18 points, one point behind …

Lionel Messi set to play in India in 2025 as Kerala ready to host Argentina's football team for friendly
1 month ago

Lionel Messi set to play in India in 2025 as Kerala ready to host Argentina's football team for friendly

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Wednesday revealed that the Argentina football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international match. Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Argentina and Peru Addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, the minister stated that the …

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification
1 month ago

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi equalled the United States great Landon Donovan's record for most assists in international football as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 to inch closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification on Wednesday. At a full house at La Bombonera, Lautaro Martinez scored from a Messi assist to consolidate Argentina's top position in South American qualifying with 25 points from …

Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
1 month ago

Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

The Hindu  

Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Gerson’s brilliant strike cancelled out Federico Valverde’s opener for the visitors. Five-time World Cup winner Brazil is fifth in the CONMEBOL standings on 18 points, one point behind Colombia and Ecuador, after picking up its second straight draw. AS IT HAPPENED: Brazil vs …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 win over Peru
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 win over Peru

The Hindu  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the striker’s goal moving him into a tie with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. Martinez notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a fine cross from …

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona
1 month ago

Argentina close on World Cup as Messi helps Martinez level up with Maradona

Al Jazeera  

A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night, with the striker’s goal moving him level with Diego Maradona as the country’s fifth all-time scorer. The 27-year-old Inter Milan forward notched his 32nd international goal 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a …

Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?
1 month ago

Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?

The Hindu  

Five-time World champion Brazil will look to return to winning ways when it plays arch-rival Uruguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Arena Fonte Nova in Brazil on Tuesday. FOLLOW BRAZIL vs URUGUAY HERE: Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier updates Dorival Junior’s boys were held to a 1-1 draw in their previous …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Messi’s Argentina on verge of WC spot; Brazil, Uruguay eye crucial wins
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Messi’s Argentina on verge of WC spot; Brazil, Uruguay eye crucial wins

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup spot if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying on Tuesday. FOLLOW BRAZIL vs URUGUAY HERE: Brazil vs Uruguay LIVE SCORE, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier updates But Argentina will be without five injured players after losing to Paraguay 2-1 last Thursday when …

Messi’s Argentina could reach the verge of World Cup spot by beating visitor Peru
1 month ago

Messi’s Argentina could reach the verge of World Cup spot by beating visitor Peru

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup spot if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying on Tuesday. Dorival Júnior, in charge of Brazil since January and still struggling to convince fans he’s the right choice, could move to second place with a win. Marcelo Bielsa, …

Fans throw bottle at Lionel Messi: Paraguay footballer apologises
1 month ago

Fans throw bottle at Lionel Messi: Paraguay footballer apologises

India Today  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi faced some intense heat from Paraguay fans in the team's World Cup Qualifiers match. You are a role model for millions here and around the world "This deeply disrespectful act does not represent the affection and admiration weâ€æ pic.twitter.com/21ChWlTRSO — All About Argentina?????? November 15, 2024 Argentina vs Paraguay Paraguay secured a well-deserved 2-1 victory over …

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA
1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA

India Today  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have secured a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will feature 32 top clubs from around the globe and take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13. Typically, the U.S. host club for the Club World Cup would be determined by the MLS Cup winner, but FIFA opted …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Frustrated Argentina suffers shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Frustrated Argentina suffers shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

The Hindu  

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. Argentina took the lead 11 minutes into the game when Enzo Fernandez’s deep pass found Lautaro Martinez, whose thunderous shot was initially ruled out for offside, but …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Venezuela holds Brazil to draw as Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Venezuela holds Brazil to draw as Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty

The Hindu  

Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela, with Vinicius Junior missing a penalty in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The result leaves the five-time World Cup winner in third place on 17 points -- the top six South American teams qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup. Vinicius Junior, fresh from a hat-trick for Real Madrid …

Paraguay vs Argentina Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Messi and co. stumble 1-2 to PAR; Alderete, Sanabria score
1 month, 1 week ago

Paraguay vs Argentina Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Messi and co. stumble 1-2 to PAR; Alderete, Sanabria score

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Argentina and will have one of its leading star available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds of games this year. The Defending World Cup champion will once again count on goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who was suspended for two international matches in October. Ecuador and Paraguay, with 13 points, complete …

Venezuela vs Brazil highlights, VEN 1-1 BRA, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Segovia goals earns point for Venezuelans, Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty
1 month, 1 week ago

Venezuela vs Brazil highlights, VEN 1-1 BRA, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Segovia goals earns point for Venezuelans, Vinicius Jr fails to convert penalty

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Brazil will clash against Venezuela in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match at the Monumental Stadium of Maturin on Thursday. Fans will pay close attention to the winger’s performances against tough defenses at Venezuela and later against Uruguay, as he tries to reproduce for Brazil the same decisive performances for Real Madrid. Venezuela hasn’t won any of its …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Vinicius Junior, Martinez return as Brazil and Argentina aim for WC spots
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Vinicius Junior, Martinez return as Brazil and Argentina aim for WC spots

The Hindu  

Argentina and Brazil will have two of their leading stars available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds of games this year. Defending World Cup champion Argentina will once again count on goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who was suspended for two international matches in October. READ | When are Argentina and Brazil …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: The world order is changing a lot, says Brazil’s coach Dorival Junior ahead of Venezuela clash
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: The world order is changing a lot, says Brazil’s coach Dorival Junior ahead of Venezuela clash

The Hindu  

The “world order” of football is shifting, Brazil’s coach Dorival Junior said ahead of a World Cup qualifier on Thursday against Venezuela. Right now the world order is changing a lot,” Dorival said on Wednesday in the Brazilian city of Belem where the team were training. If you look at the majority of the national line-ups, you see players playing …

Vinícius back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying
1 month, 1 week ago

Vinícius back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina and Brazil will have two of their leading stars available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds of games this year. Defending World Cup champion Argentina will once again count on goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who was suspended for two international matches in October. Captain Lionel Messi will …

Frustrating farewell for Luis Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Frustrating farewell for Luis Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez bade a frustrating farewell to international football on Friday as Uruguay were held to a 0-0 draw by Paraguay in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying. Suarez, 37, announced on Monday he was stepping down from international duty after a glittering 17-year career for Uruguay that saw him finish as the country’s top scorer with 69 goals from …

Argentina, Bolivia Cruise Through in South America's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina, Bolivia Cruise Through in South America's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

News 18  

Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina tightened their grip on South America’s 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday. Argentina, who also beat Chile 1-0 on their way to clinching back-to-back Copa America titles earlier this year, went into Thursday’s game missing injured captain Lionel Messi and …

Argentina triumphs over Chile 3-0 in World Cup qualifiers without Messi, Di María
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina triumphs over Chile 3-0 in World Cup qualifiers without Messi, Di María

New Indian Express  

BUENOS AIRES: Without the injured Lionel Messi and the retired Ángel Di María, Argentina cruised past Chile 3-0 to remain top of the South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The top six teams in the South American standings will qualify for the World Cup, which will be played in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026. After winning the …

Luis Suarez retires from Uruguay national team
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Luis Suarez retires from Uruguay national team

The Hindu  

Celebrated football striker Luis Suarez is ending his historic run with the Uruguay national team. The nation's all-time leading scorer with 69 goals, Suarez announced that he will retire from international duties following the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday against Paraguay in Montevideo, Uruguay. "Friday, it's hard to even say it, will be my last game with my …

Tearful Luis Suárez announces Uruguay retirement
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tearful Luis Suárez announces Uruguay retirement

Associated Press  

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Striker Luis Suárez will play his last game for Uruguay on Friday. “It hurts to say it, but Friday will be my last match with my country’s national team,” Suárez said late Monday, unable to hold back tears at a press conference. Now, I am a veteran, an older player, whatever you want to call it, with …

Lionel Messi To Miss Argentina's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Chile & Colombia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi To Miss Argentina's 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Chile & Colombia

News 18  

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia through injury, with Paulo Dybala recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni’s squad on Monday. Messi has not played for club side Inter Miami since suffering an ankle injury in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final. Squad Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Juan Musso, Geronimo Rulli, …

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

Messi loses fitness battle at Copa America, puts goal of playing 6th World Cup on hold
5 months, 1 week ago

Messi loses fitness battle at Copa America, puts goal of playing 6th World Cup on hold

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi cried uncontrollably after he exited from a Copa America final before fulltime for the first time in his career. Lionel Messi of Argentina puts on his medal after a victory in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final against Colombia Beyond the severe pain in his right ankle on Sunday night in Miami Gardens, the tears on the face …

Lionel Messi's pain turns into jubilation, lets out raw emotions during Argentina's Copa America title celebration
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi's pain turns into jubilation, lets out raw emotions during Argentina's Copa America title celebration

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi was left inconsolable as he broke down in tears after being forced off injured during the second half of the Copa America 2024 final between reigning world champions Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. However, in less than an hour's time, all his tears and pain turned into jubilation as Argentina successfully defended the …

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos

Al Jazeera  

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour with fans trying to storm the Hard Rock Stadium. Argentina have lifted their 16th Copa America title, with their biggest star Lionel Messi likely bidding farewell to international football. Argentina’s latest title, their 16th Copa win, comes on the back of their triumphs …

Lionel Messi swansong likely if Argentina win the Copa America
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi swansong likely if Argentina win the Copa America

Hindustan Times  

The last three years have been truly golden for Lionel Messi. Not long ago, before the Copa America in 2021, he had not won a single major international trophy. In the space of three years, Messi has won the Copa America as well as the World Cup, and in both the tournaments he contributed massively for Argentina. In the space …

Argentina vs Colombia LIVE score, ARG 1-0 COL, streaming info, Copa America 2024 final: When and where to watch Lionel Messi, Preview
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Colombia LIVE score, ARG 1-0 COL, streaming info, Copa America 2024 final: When and where to watch Lionel Messi, Preview

The Hindu  

LIVE UPDATES PREVIEW Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. It’ll happen Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, which hosted two group stage matches and will be the site of seven games during the 2026 World Cup. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from Copa America final between Argentina vs Colombia Ahead of the match, …

Argentina overcomes Lionel Messi injury to repeat as Copa América champions
5 months, 1 week ago

Argentina overcomes Lionel Messi injury to repeat as Copa América champions

LA Times  

Lionel Messi hoists the Copa América championship trophy while celebrating with teammates following a 1-0 victory over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday. Argentina won its second straight Copa América championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. In a match that started 1 hour, …

Lionel Messi's Record in Finals with Argentina
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi's Record in Finals with Argentina

Deccan Chronicle  

Lionel Messi will be leading Argentina to yet another Copa America finals, as they will face Colombia for the trophy at Florida, United States. The Argentina legend led the team to win the Copa America in 2021, where they finally ended their 28-year International trophy drought and also gave Messi his first senior International trophy.Later, he went on to win …

Messi is enjoying his 'last battles' with Argentina
5 months, 1 week ago

Messi is enjoying his 'last battles' with Argentina

China Daily  

From left: Argentina's Angel Di Maria, Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi celebrate after defeating Canada in their Copa America semifinal in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday. AP EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his "last battles" with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday …

No bed of roses - Scaloni hails Argentina’s grit after making Copa America 2024 final
5 months, 1 week ago

No bed of roses - Scaloni hails Argentina’s grit after making Copa America 2024 final

The Hindu  

Argentina’s path to the Copa America final has been no bed of roses, coach Lionel Scaloni said, as he lauded his players for their performance in Tuesday’s 2-0 semi-final win over Canada. Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi scored to secure Argentina’s spot in the final of a third straight major tournament after their victories at the 2022 World Cup and …

Messi’s 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
5 months, 1 week ago

Messi’s 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi and Argentina moved within one win of joining Spain as the only nations to win three straight major titles. “It’s insane what this team has done, what the Argentina national team is doing,” Messi said Tuesday night after his 109th international goal sealed a 2-0 victory over Canada that earned a berth in this …

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, helping defending champion Argentina beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday night and into the Copa America final. Julian Alvarez put the Albiceleste ahead in the 22nd minute and Messi redirected Enzo Fernandez’s shot off the face of goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 51st. Trying to string together championships in …

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo

India TV News  

Captain Lionel Messi delivered a match-winning performance against Canada in the first semi-final of the ongoing Copa América to guide Argentina into their second-consecutive final of the tournament. The goal not only put an end to Canada's chances of scripting a fightback but also helped Messi become only the second player to score goals in six editions of the CONMEBOL …

Copa America semifinal: Lionel Messi will start against Canada, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America semifinal: Lionel Messi will start against Canada, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won't be stopped by a leg injury and will play in Argentina's Copa America semifinal against Canada on July 9 night. At 37, Messi has 13 Copa America goals and is four behind the record shared by Argentina's Norberto Méndez and Brazil's Zizinho but hasn't scored in this year's tournament. When he's available, he will play.” Seeking a …

Messi fit for Copa America semifinal against Canada, says Scaloni
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi fit for Copa America semifinal against Canada, says Scaloni

The Hindu  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will be fit to play in Tuesday’s Copa America semifinal against Canada in New Jersey, coach Lionel Scaloni said, despite the forward’s hamstring injury concerns. He is essential for us.” READ | Copa America: Uruguay’s style shone through in quarterfinal win over Brazil, says coach Bielsa Argentina and Canada will meet for the second time in …

Uruguay vs Brazil quarterfinal highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024: Photo gallery
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uruguay vs Brazil quarterfinal highlights in pictures, Copa America 2024: Photo gallery

The Hindu  

Brazil's Douglas Luiz, center, reacts after a penalty shootout against Uruguay during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Uruguay's Mathias Olivera celebrates defeating Brazil in a penalty shootout in a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP Brazil's Lucas Paqueta and Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte battle …

Copa America: Messi in doubt for Argentina-Ecuador quarterfinal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America: Messi in doubt for Argentina-Ecuador quarterfinal

China Daily  

Argentina's Lionel Messi during training with Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States on July 3, 2024. HOUSTON - Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Wednesday he will wait until the last possible moment to decide whether Lionel Messi will play in the team's Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador. Messi suffered an adductor injury in …

No Messi in Argentina squad for Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

No Messi in Argentina squad for Paris Olympics 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi won't be in Argentina’s squad at the Olympics starting later this month in Paris. Coach Javier Mascherano included four World Cup winners in the squad he announced Tuesday, including striker Julián Álvarez and defender Nicolás Otamendi. Mascherano, who won the Olympic gold medal as a player in 2004 and '08, will add goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, Otamendi …

Copa America: Lionel Messi to Miss Argentina-Peru Clash With Leg Injury
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa America: Lionel Messi to Miss Argentina-Peru Clash With Leg Injury

News 18  

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s final Copa America group game against Peru after complaining of muscle tightness, team officials said on Friday. Assistant coach Walter Samuel told a press conference that the Inter Miami superstar was “day-by-day” following an injury to his right adductor muscle. Argentina assistant coach Walter Samuel said Friday that the team will go “day to day” …

Lionel Messi to rest for Argentina’s final Copa America group match against Peru with leg injury
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi to rest for Argentina’s final Copa America group match against Peru with leg injury

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi will skip Argentina’s last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday because of a right leg injury. Argentina assistant coach Walter Samuel said Friday that the team will go “day to day” with Messi’s injury and monitor how it progresses. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni did not attend Friday’s news conference after being suspended …

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win
6 months ago

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Lionel Messi’s passing brilliance got Argentina off to a winning start in the defense of its Copa America title, overcoming Canada and a poor playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “It’s been a long time since we’ve done this,” Messi said through a translator, “but we had patience to retain possession of the ball and it was hard to …

Lionel Messi takes center stage again for Copa America
6 months ago

Lionel Messi takes center stage again for Copa America

The Hindu  

World champions Argentina get an expanded Copa America under way on Thursday with Lionel Messi looking to add a second continental title in what is almost certainly his final appearance in the tournament. Argentina have won the Copa 15 times but only once, in 2021, during the Messi era and coach Lionel Scaloni has stuck largely with his World Cup-winning …

Argentina vs Canada, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ARG v CAN Group A match
6 months ago

Argentina vs Canada, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ARG v CAN Group A match

The Hindu  

The Copa America 2024 is about to kick-off with the clash between defending champion Argentina and tournament newcomer Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States. PREVIEW | Argentina enter as favorites after winning Copa America 2021 and the FIFA World Cup 2022, giving Messi two long-sought-after international trophies. On the other hand, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has …

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