Tag: Argentina
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You weren’t born when I made my debut – Messi advises ex-Real Madrid star
Argentina legend, Lionel Messi has send some words of advice to former Real Madrid youngster, Nico. Messi noted that the midfielder was not born when he [Messi] made his debut. The Inter Miami forward waxed lyrical of the 20-year-old as he made Albiceleste debut in their 6-0 demolition of Bolivia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier…
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World Cup qualifier: This can be my last games – Messi admits after hat-trick against Bolivia
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has admitted he is playing his “last games” after scoring a hat-trick in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia on Tuesday night. Messi netted three goals and provided two assists as the world champions won 6-0 at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium. Speaking after the game, the Inter Miami forward said he…
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You’re bad, only plays for Argentina because Messi is your friend – Patricio blasts midfielder
Former Chile international, Patricio Mardones has slammed Argentine star, Rodrigo De Paul. Mardones believes that the midfielder still receives call up from Argentina coaches simply because he is Lionel Messi’s friend. Rodrigo De Paul, who plays his club football at Atletico Madrid, has won 70 caps for his nation. In those seventy games, he has…
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Paris 2024 Olympics: I’m not happy – Thierry Henry angry after France defeat Argentina
France U-23 coach, Thierry Henry, was not happy despite their 1-0 victory over Argentina in their Olympics football match on Friday night. There was high tension after the game as both sets of players clashed. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s header in the sixth minute proved to be the winning goal of the encounter. Henry’s men have now…
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Olympics 2024: Someone so tiny – Lacombe blasts Messi over reaction to Argentina defeat
Brazilian football pundit, Milly Lacombe has hits out at Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi over his reaction to the Argentina U-23 team’s defeat to Morocco in the Olympics opening match in Paris on July 24. The game initially ended in a 2-2 draw and had to be suspended due to security reasons. VAR later ruled…
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Olympics 2024: Nothing like this ever happened – Otamendi reacts as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1
Argentina captain to the 2024 Paris Olympics Games football events, Nicolas Otamendi has criticized the Video Assistant Referee , VAR, following his country’s 2-1 defeat to Morocco. It was VAR’s decision that led to La Albiceleste’s defeat against Morocco in their opening group game. The game, which ended in a 2-1 loss for Javier Mascherano’s…
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I condemn you, you’re selfish- Cole blasts Messi over racist chants on France African players
Former Chelsea forward, Carlton Cole, has slammed Argentina captain Lionel Messi, calling him selfish. Cole is not happy that Messi has remained silent after his national teammate, Enzo Fernandez and several other players from Argentina sang racist chants directed at France. Recall that after their 1-0 Copa America 2024 triumph over Colombia last Sunday, Argentina…
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Ballon d’Or 2024: Messi given four percent chance to win ahead of Vinicius, Rodri, Bellingham
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has been given a relatively low four per cent chance of winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Although the Inter Miami forward led Argentina to glory at the 2024 Copa America, he is not expected to add to his eight Ballon d’Or awards. According to Score 90, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. leads…
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FIFA ranking: Nigeria drop one place as Spain, Argentina, France top list
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one place in the latest FIFA world rankings. The Super Eagles are now the 39th best team in the July ranking published by FIFA on Thursday. However, Nigeria are currently the 5th best team in Africa. Morocco are number one in Africa and the 14th best team in…
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EPL: Chelsea officially open investigation in Enzo Fernandez’s racist video
Chelsea have officially instigated an internal disciplinary procedure into a video posted on social media by midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The French Football Federation alleges that the clip is racist. Fernandez and some of his Argentina teammates could be seen in the video, chanting a derogatory song about the France team following Copa America 2024 triumph.…