Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina group finale - ESPN
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan on Saturday from the substitutes' bench, coach Lionel Scaloni said.
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Scaloni confirms Messi will not start against Jordanians
DALLAS, June 26 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the bench when the reigning World Cup champions take on Jordan in their final Group F match at Dallas Stadium on Saturday.
Austria full back Laimer says Bayern contract extension is almost done
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 26 : Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer appeared to confirm on Friday he has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029, saying the deal is "pretty official" despite not yet being formally announced.
Austria, Algeria dismiss talk of avoiding Spain in knockout stage
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 26 : Austria and Algeria will play to win when they meet in their final World Cup Group J match, their coaches said on Friday, dismissing suggestions that avoiding victory could provide a more favourable route.
Jordan coach Sellami in awe of Argentina despite possible Messi absence
DALLAS, June 26 : Jordan coach Jamal Sellami is relishing the prospect of closing out his side's debut appearance at the World Cup against defending champions Argentina on Saturday, even if Lionel Messi is likely to start the game at Dallas Stadium on the bench.
Austria, Algeria in shoot-out for second place in Group J
HOUSTON, June 25 : Austria and Algeria will be involved in a straight shoot-out for second place in their World Cup Group J when they clash in Kansas City on Saturday, though a draw may suit both sides as they push for a place in the round of 32.
Argentina set to rotate squad against eliminated Jordan, may rest Messi
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 25 : Argentina head into their final Group J match against Jordan on Saturday with one eye already on the knockout stage, while their rivals will be eager to sign off their first World Cup campaign on a positive note in what is effectively a dead rubber.
Hattan Al-Saif, Malik Basahel to headline PFL Mena’s return to Riyadh
RIYADH: PFL Mena has announced the official fight card for its upcoming event taking place on July 10 at Boulevard Studios in Riyadh. The event was relocated from Jeddah to the Saudi capital as part of an updated schedule.