Lionel Messi and Argentina will begin their defense of their Copa América title after La Albiceleste won the tournament in 2021. Messi will have made history once he steps onto the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against Canada. Argentina is in Group A with Chile, Canada, and Peru in this edition of the tournament. Despite the…
Lionel Messi hadn’t featured in the score sheet during the tightly contested matchup between Argentina and Canada. However, late in the second half, the 36-year-old made his presence known, providing the assist on the goal by Lautaro Martínez. In the game in which Messi played his 35th match in the Copa América, the most by…
2 Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has revealed what he has in store for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho as the Copa America tournament edges closer. The 2024 edition of the CONMEBOL competition kicks off on June 20 and Argentina are widely considered to be the favorites to win the title. United will be represented in…
When Lionel Messi decides to play his final professional match, it will come as an Inter Miami player. Messi, who is currently on international duty with Argentina, revealed the news in an interview with ESPN on Wednesday. The 36-year-old made the monumental move to MLS last summer and helped the Herons lift the Leagues Cup…
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez recently dispelled any notions that the upcoming 2024 Copa America would be Lionel Messi’s swan song with the Argentina national team. Speaking during a media session on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the team is preparing for the tournament, Martinez emphasised that Messi’s serene and joyful demeanor suggests he…
With a fully fit and firing Lionel Messi, it’s no wonder Inter Miami find themselves top of the Eastern Conference after 12 games. Gerardo Martino’s side have sought to sign the best of the ex-Barcelona bunch in recent months, with Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets all joining the Argentine in America. However, it’s…
Welcome back to Week 10 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. This Saturday saw Austin FC continue their revival in league action, the Houston Dynamo dig themselves into a hole in Copa Tejas,…
Welcome back to week nine of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards, where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. Rivalries were renewed, and the MLS MVP race is heating up. Let’s discuss! **Player of the Week** *Justin Ruderman*: Chicho Arango (RSL)…
Former Major League Soccer (MLS) star Herculez Gomez has lauded Lionel Messi for his performance in Inter Miami’s 3-2 win over Sporting KC on April 13, saying the Argentine rediscovered his “prime Barcelona” form. Gomez, however, is still disappointed that Messi could not bring his ‘A Game’ in Herons’ CONCACAF Champions Cup defeat to Monterrey…
Former USMNT star Taylor Twellman has heaped praise on Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi, urging Major League Soccer (MLS) fans not to take his genius for granted and to celebrate him as long as they possibly can. Lionel Messi Dropped A Masterclass Against Sporting KC In Front Of Soldout Kansas City Stadium Eager to bounce…
