Messi doubtful for Argentina qualifier with Paraguay
Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina’s South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite “looking good” in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.
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Lionel Messi doubtful for Argentina World Cup qualifier as Vinicius Jr returns for Brazil
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said he will talk with Lionel Messi over whether to risk him in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay as he continues his recovery from injury.
Lionel Messi Doubtful For Argentina's World Cup Qualifier With Paraguay
Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni. Messi teamed up with the World Cup winners after returning from injury as a second-half substitute for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi had played just 37 minutes for his club since September 3, having returned with an injury from international duty last month. Argentina have won both their qualifiers so far and are level on six points at the top of the table with Brazil.
Lionel Messi And Inter Miami Eliminated From MLS Playoff Contention
There will be no Hollywood ending to Lionel Messi's first season in Major League Soccer after his Inter Miami team were eliminated from contention for the playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Cincinnati on Saturday. DC United also missed out on a spot in the post-season and immediately announced that their English manager, former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, was leaving his post by "mutual agreement". Messi returned from injury as a substitute in the 55th minute but Cincinnati, who have earned top seed in the playoffs, grabbed the win with a goal from Argentine Alvaro Barreal.
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Baseball-Ohtani becomes first Japanese player to have top-selling MLB jersey
Los Angeles Angels two-way standout Shohei Ohtani had the top-selling jersey in Major League Baseball this season, marking the first time a Japanese player topped the list, according to data released by the league and MLB Players Association on Friday.
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NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani's soaring popularity was even more evident when it came to jersey sales.