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.
Messi admitted that the confinement enforced due to coronavirus was difficult but expects the break might end up acting as a positive.
Messi has six Ballon d’Or trophies in his kitty while Cristiano Ronaldo comes a close second with five.
The funds - around $540,000 - would be used to buy protective equipment for health professionals.
Portugal and Juventus superstar Ronaldo is 35 while Argentine great Messi, who plays for FC Barcelona, is 32.
Messi was in scintillating form during Guardiola's period which helped him bag the Ballon d'Or trophy four times on the trot.
