Messi ends 2023 with muscular issue after World Cup qualifier - ESPN
Lionel Messi ended his final match of the calendar year with a groin injury that forced him to be substituted in Argentina's 1-0 win over Brazil on Tuesday.
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Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after fans brawl in stands
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History for LeBron James as Lakers advance in NBA in-season tournament
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Watch: Lionel Messi Stunned As Police Hit Argentina Fans With Sticks In World Cup Qualifier vs Brazil
World Champions Argentina edged out rivals Brazil 1-0 in an ill-tempered World Cup qualifier at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The kick-off of was delayed by around 30 minutes on Tuesday after clashes between Brazil and Argentina supporters. The much-anticipated clash between South American football's two superpowers was due to kick off at 9.30pm local time (00:30 GMT Wednesday) but was held up after disturbances in the stands. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez tried to jump into the seating area at one stage to confront a baton-wielding Brazilian police officer.
Argentina beat rivals Brazil in ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick off to be delayed.