A showdown between two football generations, Argentina's World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi and rising Spanish and Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal is now finally a part of the calendar in a clash that would have the intensity befitting a World Cup clash. The fixture is held between the hol
This match will be held during the international window reserved for World Cup playoffs, and is pending La Roja's successful qualification for the 2026 World Cup, as per Goal.com.
During the game, Messi struck in 19th, 84th and 86th minute, delivering three fantastic goals in only his second international appearance after an injury faced during July's Copa America tournament.
Argentina's maestro, Lionel Messi, thanked the fans for supporting them in their triumphant Copa America campaign and gave a fitness update on his injury as well.
Music sensation Shakira made history on Sunday, July 14, as she delivered a mesmerizing halftime performance during the Copa America 2024 final match between Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Colombia's James Rodriguez was named the Best Player of the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, while Argentina's Emiliano Martinez was crowned the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
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.
Following Luis Suarez's dramatic injury-time equaliser, Uruguay finished third at the Copa America 2024 after a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Canada on Sunday at the Bank of America Stadium.
Ahead of the UEFA Euros 2024 final between Spain and England, former India football captain Baichung Bhutia expressed his thoughts on the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi following their performances in the UEFA Euros and Copa America 2024 respectively.