Messi-led Argentina national team to play in Kerala next year
World Cup-winning Argentinian football team led by iconic Lionel Messi will play in Kochi next year, Kerala State Sports Minister V Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday.
World Cup-winning Argentinian football team led by iconic Lionel Messi will play in Kochi next year, Kerala State Sports Minister V Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday.
Atlanta United staged a stunning upset in Major Soccer League (MLS) Cup playoffs, eliminating Supporters' Shield winners Inter Miami CF with a 3-2 victory at Chase Stadium.
Now the Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer club, confirmed that the their captain has suffered a 'ligament injury in his right ankle' and there is no exact date of his return but will be determined in the coming weeks.
Lionel Messi's side successfully defended the Copa America title after Lautaro Martinez fired the ball into the back of the net to help Argentina lift the title for a record 16th time following their 1-0 win over Colombia.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi noted that Colombia will pose a formidable test when the two teams meet in the Copa America final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the USA on Sunday.
Some have questioned the need of the motion given that the club will hold elections for a new president in March 2021 in which Bartomeu will not be able to stand.
Lionel Messi scored his first in the 45th minute after turning on the edge of the penalty area and shooting in off the base of the far post. His second came in the 50th minute.
On September 4, the striker Lionel Messipublished a video message confirming that he would remain at the club for the 2020-21 season.
Rumours were afloat about Lionel Messi growing disparity with Barcelona management – especially with club president Josep Bartomeu – for a long time.
However, Lionel Messi was very critical of Bartomeu, accusing him of "not keeping his word" and also criticising the direction of the club in recent years.
