Angel Di Maria scored the only goal as Argentina began preparations for the defence of their Copa America title with a 1-0 friendly win over Ecuador in Chicago on Sunday. Di Maria was named captain for the match while Lionel Messi sat on the bench, scoring his 31st international goal in the 40th minute of […]
In the final, Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time, with player of the tournament Mario Kempes scoring two goals against a Johan Cruyff-deprived Dutch team that had refused to play in the World Cup. Menotti opted not to select 17-year-old great Diego Maradona, who had made his international debut a year earlier. Reacting […]
The World Cup winner again turned provider as he split the New York defense and delivered a brilliant ball to Rojas, who cleverly beat the onrushing Carlos Coronel. Suárez's hat trick came in the space of 12 minutes – he found the target first time when Messi fed a ball in from the right and […]
Apart from this, there were two major changes in the top ten places also. Belgium overtook England to reach third place while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal moved a step ahead to sixth place. The other top ten FIFA rankings include France at second, England at fourth, Brazil at fifth, Netherlands at seventh, Spain at eighth, Italy […]
Time commented, “Lionel Messi managed to do this year what once seemed impossible when he signed with Inter Miami: turn America into a soccer country.” Messi, 36, made his debut for Miami in July after an acrimonious departure from Paris Saint-Germain. The World Cup winner also rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in favor […]
FIFA confirmed on Friday that disciplinary proceedings have been launched into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina over the delay in the start of 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Tuesday’s match at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium, which world champions Argentina won 1-0, was delayed for almost half an hour after rival fans started […]
“There is no place for this kind of violence in football, whether on or off the field,” Infantino said on Instagram. “Players, fans, teams and officials deserve a safe environment,” Infantino said. Moments before kick-off tempers flared in the Maracana stand, with Brazilian police using batons.
Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, after kick-off was delayed due to crowd trouble before the match. Veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi’s 63rd-minute header ensured Argentina’s victory as the world champions bounced back from last week’s defeat to Uruguay to beat their arch South American rivals. The victory at Rio’s iconic […]
They are under immense pressure as they prepare for long-time rivals Argentina, who are top with 12 points. “I hope we play well and the fans can create a great atmosphere and play with the team,” Diniz said. “We are ready to play a team that is one of the best, if not the best […]
When asked about his dollarization platform, Miley said the priority is “to close the central bank, then the currency will be one Argentina will freely choose.” Miley will take office on December 10, inheriting a country whose treasury is in danger, with his incoming government facing a $44 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund. […]
A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory will be auctioned in December, Sotheby’s announced on Monday, with their estimate at more than $10 million. The football star wore these shirts during the first half of the group-stage round against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as the […]
This combination of file photos, made on October 30, 2023, shows Barcelona’s Argentina forward Lionel Messi while receiving the Ballon d’Or football award for the year 2009 (top, left to right) in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris on December 6 Shows reacting. 2009; for the year 2010 in Zurich, on 10 January 2011; for the year 2011 […]
Messi eyes eighth Ballon d’Or
The Liverpool striker then played a key role in Uruguay’s second match, taking the ball well from a throw-in and heading it past Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson for Nicolás de la Cruz to seal a 2–0 win in the 77th minute. Gave. It was Uruguay’s first win over Brazil in World Cup qualifying since a 1–0 […]
After taking a 2-1 lead through Mateus Uribe in the 52nd minute, Colombia had to pay the price for missing several chances. James Rodríguez put Colombia ahead in the 35th minute by heading in a cross from Santiago Arias with his right foot and then heading the ball into the goal with his left foot. […]