Messi, De Paul Back for Leagues Cup Quarterfinals
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As the summer transfer window nears its end, Inter Miami continues its search for reinforcements to strengthen its squad for a demanding schedule. The latest
Palmeiras striker Jose Manuel Lopez also received his first Argentina callup on Monday for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador. Lopez caught the eye of coach Lionel Scaloni for his goal-scoring output at Palmeiras, where he joined in 2022 from Lanús. The center forward has 15 goals in 42 matches this year.
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Lionel Messi and Argentina are on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but their next home qualifier may mean even more. Argentina returns to action in September. Lionel Scaloni’s team will play Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on September 4,
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has named Lionel Messi's bitter rival, Cristiano Ronald,o as the toughest opponent he has faced in his career.
Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for its final two World Cup qualifying matches. A recent hamstring injury could affect his participation.
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Ahead of the 2025-26 season, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are reportedly targeting an Argentina World Cup winner and Lionel Messi teammate to strengthen their squad.
The fact that Inter Miami has lifted both the Supporters’ Shield and the Leagues Cup since Messi’s arrival tells you almost everything you need to know about his impact. Before the Argentine joined, the club—founded in 2018—had never won a single piece of silverware.
However, the captain was front and center of Argentina’s preliminary squad announcement Monday, signaling that fans are likely to see Messi play a role for Lionel Scaloni’s team come September. Despite the lack of jeopardy for Argentina in the final two matchdays, other star players have been slated to make the trip, including:
Jose Mourinho has faced Lionel Messi many times throughout his career and admits the Argentina star has made him grow as a manager.