Messi back at training ahead of Argentina's Copa America quarter-final
Argentina's Lionel Messi returned to training on Monday as they prepare to face Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-finals in Houston this week.
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Lionel Messi Boost For Argentina Ahead Of Copa America Semi-final Against Canada
Argentina received a major boost ahead of their Copa America semi-final clash against Canada as head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that captain Lionel Messi is fit to play despite hamstring injury concerns. After missing Argentina's final group stage due to a thigh complaint, Messi returned to the field in their quarter-final triumph against Ecuador. He went on to play 90 minutes of their quarter-final clash. The game went to penalties after a 1-1 draw, and the Inter Miami forward made the headlines after missing his spot kick.
Canada out to continue surprising Copa run against Venezuela
History is at stake for both Venezuela and Canada when they meet on Friday in Arlington, Texas, in the second Copa America quarter-final.
Messi still a doubt for Ecuador quarter-final, Argentina coach Scaloni says
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is still a doubt for Thursday's Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador at the NRG Stadium in Houston, coach Lionel Scaloni said.
Copa América semis set after Uruguay knocks out Brazil
The Copa América semifinals are set.
Tour de France: Eritrean Girmay wins Stage 3 as Carapaz takes race lead from Pogacar
Eritrean Binian Girmay sprinted to victory in Stage 3 of the Tour de France on Monday as Richard Carapaz took the overall race lead from Tadej Pogacar in Turin.
Canada primed for role of giant-killers in Copa semis clash with Argentina
Canada are preparing for a colossal Copa America semi-final showdown against Argentina on Tuesday in what their coach Jesse Marsch has likened to a David v Goliath battle.
Lionel Messi status uncertain for Argentina's Copa quarter - ESPN
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi's status for its Copa América quarterfinal against Ecuador on Thursday is unclear, with the lineup to be determined after the evening training session.