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.
The 32-year-old was at his usual best for Barca this season before the coronavirus crisis brought a halt to La Liga.
Earlier Indian skipper Virat Kohli had also picked Ronaldo over his long-time rival Argentine Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi did not highlight what was the exact benefit he was talking about, but the return of his partner Luis Suarez could be one.
Edilson was selected in the team that went to the World Cup and shared a dressing room with the likes of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaka.
Although the Spanish giants under new manager Quique Serien are at the top of the La Liga points tally, Messi believes that the current system is not capable of helping them win the title this year.
