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Why isn’t Messi playing in Colombia vs Argentina?

Argentina will take on Colombia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on October 17. This match will occur at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez in Barranquilla. This will be a very competitive and exciting match because both the teams will look to earn important World Cup qualifying points in the South American qualifiers. Current headlines reports our next matches for the World Cup in this October colmidday beat the Colombian team on all the latest reports. It was on Tuesday October
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Paris Olympics: India to face Argentina in men’s group…

Hockey Match is the excitement continues to build at the Paris Olympics as Day 3 brings a highly anticipated men’s hockey clash between India and Argentina in Group B. Both teams are poised for a high-stakes encounter, with crucial implications for their standings in the group stage. Match Preview India, renowned for its rich hockey heritage, is entering the hockey match with a strong lineup, aiming to build on their promising performances so far. The team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, has been
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It was a Dream I am happy to be…

"I am really excited, feeling great. It was a dream (coming to India). I had promised to come to India, I am happy to be here," Martinez said. One of the prime cast members of Argentina’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph last year in Qatar, Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez finally arrived in India on Monday. The Aston Villa and Argentina player landed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata on Monday for a two-day visit for a series of events, from meet
Rivaldo Note for Messi

Brazil’s Legend Rivaldo Pens a Special Note for Messi,…

Lionel Messi will record his 172nd appearance for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final. Messi-led Argentina will meet either meet France or Morocco in the summit clash on Sunday. Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina became the first finalists of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar on Wednesday. The two-time champions hammered Luka Modric-led Croatia in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail Stadium. Runners-up in the 2018 edition of the FIFA World Cup, Modric-led Croatia had set a
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina prove top draw at FIFA World…

Tickets for two games featuring Lionel Messi’s Argentina have been the top attractions for fans at this year’s World Cup in Qatar, according to the chief organiser. Argentina’s first round group games against arch-rivals Mexico on November 26 and Saudi Arabia on November 22 were the “most requested”, Nasser Al Khater, CEO of the Qatar organising committee, told the QNA national news agency. Both matches will be at the 80,000-capacity Lusail stadium, where the World Cup final will be staged on December 18.

Messi’s Argentina outclass Italy to win ‘Finalissima’

Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as an inspired Lionel Messi helped them outclass Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the 'Finalissima' at a raucous Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. First-half goals by Lautaro Martinez and Angel di Maria put the south American champions in complete control against an Italy side who were back at Wembley 11 months after beating England to win the delayed Euro 2020. With thousands of their supporters in the 87,000 crowd determined
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Lionel Messi rested but Argentina still too good for…

Argentina were without Lionel Messi but goals from Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez gave the visitors all three points against Chile in a World Cup qualifier on January 27. Argentina, who have already qualified for Qatar, opted to rest Messi after his COVID-19 infection but his Paris Saint Germain team mate Di Maria stepped up to give them the lead with a trademark curling shot from outside the box after 10 minutes. Chile’s English-born striker Ben Brereton equalised just over 10 minutes
Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or

Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or

Argentina's Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to lift soccer's most prestigious trophy yet again. The forward added to his 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 trophies after winning the Copa America for the first time with his country last July. "It's incredible to be here again. Two years ago I thought it was the last time. Winning the Copa America was
Argentina Qualify For 2022 FIFA World Cup Despite Goalless Draw vs Brazil

Argentina Qualify For 2022 FIFA World Cup Despite Goalless…

Argentina joined Brazil in qualifying for next year's World Cup in Qatar despite the arch-rivals playing out a dour 0-0 draw in San Juan on Tuesday. Argentina joined Brazil in qualifying for next year's World Cup in Qatar despite the arch-rivals playing out a dour 0-0 draw in San Juan on Tuesday. Defeats for Uruguay (3-0 to Bolivia) and Chile (2-0 to Ecuador) ensured Argentina, unbeaten in 27 matches, booked their ticket, leaving just two more automatic spots available in South American qualifying
Lautaro Martinez Takes Argentina Run To 25 Unbeaten, Brazil Thrash Uruguay

Lautaro Martinez Takes Argentina Run To 25 Unbeaten, Brazil…

Argentina took their unbeaten run to 25 matches and moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru. Argentina took their unbeaten run to 25 matches and moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru on Thursday. Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the game two minutes before the break with a powerful header while Yoshimar Yotun missed a second half penalty for Peru. On
Lionel Messi's Argentina Thrash Uruguay 3-0, Brazil Lose 100% Qualifying Record

Lionel Messi’s Argentina Thrash Uruguay 3-0, Brazil Lose 100%…

Lionel Messi opened the scoring as Argentina thumped neighbors Uruguay 3-0 in an entertaining World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Lionel Messi opened the scoring as Argentina thumped neighbors Uruguay 3-0 in an entertaining World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez rounded off a successful night for Lionel Scaloni's team in Buenos Aires as they maintained their unbeaten start to the qualification campaign and closed the gap at the top of the single South American table to six

Rugby Championship: Six Argentina players expelled from tournament after…

Six Argentina players and two members of team staff have been expelled from the Rugby Championship for breaching tournament health rules by taking an unauthorised trip to Byron Bay. The tournament has been held under strict biosecurity protocols with restricted travel because of Covid-19 cases in the state of Queensland. But the players crossed into New South Wales to visit the tourist destination. The group included former Puma’s captain Pablo Matera. The Argentina rugby union (UAR) said the group also comprised Sebastian Cancelliere,

Argentina select three Premier League players for World Cup…

Argentina have selected three Premier League players for October's World Cup qualifiers despite the country remaining on the UK's travel red list. Last month, most English clubs refused to release players called up by South American countries for qualifiers. Since Friday, Argentine nationals do not need to quarantine after arrival in the country from overseas, if they are vaccinated and test negative for Covid. But anyone arriving in the UK from Argentina must quarantine for 10 days. Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and

Brazil v Argentina abandoned five minutes after kick-off after…

Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier was abandoned just minutes after kick-off on Sunday after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they believe broke quarantine rules. The visitors walked off the pitch at the Corinthians Arena after the officials came out to stop the game. The dramatic intervention came hours after Brazil's health authorities had said four England-based players for Argentina had to quarantine. Although it did not name the four, the players with English Premier League clubs
Lionel Messi-led Argentina post comfortable win over Venezuela in FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier

Lionel Messi-led Argentina post comfortable win over Venezuela in…

ZEENEWS Lionel Messi started his first match since the final of the Copa America on July 10 and his flicks and jinks frequently ended with him being fouled as Venezuela struggled to contain him. Argentina extended their unbeaten run to 21 games on Thursday (September 2) with a comfortable 3-1 win over Venezuela in their World Cup qualifier in Caracas. Venezuela had beaten Argentina only once in 14 previous World Cup qualifiers and their hopes of doing it again on Thursday were snuffed

Rugby Championship: South Africa beat Argentina with two second-half…

Second-half tries from Makazole Mapimpi and Malcolm Marx helped South Africa to a 29-10 victory over an ill-disciplined Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Fly-half Handre Pollard kicked 19 points as the Springboks dominated in Gqeberha, Mapimpi going over after Willie le Roux's pinpoint pass. Hooker Marx dotted down less than 10 minutes later but they failed to score more to get the bonus point. Pablo Matera scored the Pumas' only try in added time in a scrappy finish. Argentina saw forwards Rodrigo Bruni
Argentina beat Colombia to reach Copa America final against Brazil

Argentina beat Colombia to reach Copa America final against…

As Messi seeks his first major title, Argentina will now face hosts Brazil in the final on Saturday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Argentina defeated Colombia 3-2 in a shootout on Wednesday to storm into the final of Copa America. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved three penalty shoot-out spot-kicks to ensure Argentina's win in the semi-final tie. Lionel Messi, Leandro Paredes and Lautaro Martinez all scored from the spot to put Argentina through to the final. Colombia will play in the
Messi-inspired Argentina beat Ecuador to set up Colombia semi-final

Messi-inspired Argentina beat Ecuador to set up Colombia semi-final

Lionel Messi scored a free-kick and set up two goals to inspire Argentina to a 3-0 win over Ecuador and set up a Copa America semi-final against Colombia. The 34-year-old forward provided assists for Rodrigo de Paul after 41 minutes and Lautaro Martinez late on. He then curled in a free-kick in injury time after Piero Hincapie was sent off for a foul on Angel di Maria. Last-four opponents Colombia beat Uruguay 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw. "I've always said that
Messi free kick not enough as Argentina held to draw by Chile at Copa America

Messi free kick not enough as Argentina held to…

RIO DE JANEIRO: Argentina's Lionel Messi scored one of his trademark free-kicks in the first half but Eduardo Vargas equalized for Chile to leave honors even at 1-1 in their Copa America opener in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Messi curled a superb free-kick into the corner of Claudio Bravo's net from 25 meters after 33 minutes. Chile equalized 13 minutes into the second half when Vargas followed up to head home the rebound after Arturo Vidal's penalty was tipped onto the bar
Another Copa, another chance for Argentina to end drought

Another Copa, another chance for Argentina to end drought

BUENOS AIRES: This year's Copa America gives Argentina another chance to break a 28-year trophy drought, which has been made even harder by a venue switch from home turf to that of arch-rivals Brazil. The Argentinians were supposed to stage the tournament this year, but with COVID-19 cases surging, it was moved at the last minute and Brazil are now hosting their second Copa America in succession, beginning on Sunday (Jun 13). The last time Argentina won the tournament was in 1993, their