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.
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.
Argentina's Romero steps up recovery but set to miss Jordan clash
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 26 : Argentina defender Cristian Romero has progressed in his recovery by adding on-field training, the Argentine federation (AFA) said on Friday, after he was forced off with a knee injury in their 2-0 World Cup Group J win over Austria on Monday.
Guy Fieri, the Mayor of Flavortown, joins NASCAR's Legacy Motor Club as strategic owner
Bruce Pearl gives his reaction to the first round of the NBA draft, giving high praise to the strong draft class.
Australia reach World Cup knockouts after goalless draw with Paraguay
SANTA CLARA, California: Australia booked their place in the World Cup's round of 32 on Thursday (Jun 25) with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay that left the South Americans facing a nervous wait to see if they will advance.
Australia make six changes for Paraguay World Cup clash
SANTA CLARA, California, June 25 : Australia recalled Nestory Irankunda in one of six changes for Thursday's World Cup Group D match against Paraguay, who are without the suspended Miguel Almiron.
Sources: Mark Williams to return to Suns on 3-year, $38M deal - ESPN
Restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, $38 million, fully guaranteed contract to return to the Phoenix Suns, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.