Messi magic earns Argentina win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifier
(Corrects date to Sept 7)
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Watch: Lionel Messi Produces Stunning Free-Kick, Inspires Argentina's 1-0 Win Over Ecuador
Lionel Messi might not don the Argentina jersey when they look to defend their world champions' tag in the next FIFA World Cup but he is doing everything he can to help them secure victories in the qualifying campaign. As Argentina took on Ecuardo in a FIFA World Cup qualifier, it was Messi's free-kick that separated the two teams, helping La Albiceleste win 1-0. It was Messi's 176th appearance for the Argentina national team, and he continued to do what he has done over the years, despite moving on from European football in favour of his Major League Soccer adventure.
England's Mitchell, May and Curry start against Argentina
MARSEILLE, France :England's Alex Mitchell and Jonny May, who were both left out of the initial World Cup squad, have been named in the starting team to face Argentina on Saturday, along with flanker Tom Curry, who has not played a game in over three months.
Dino Lamb and Danilo Fischetti drafted in by Italy to face Namibia in World Cup opener
Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.
Why Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri is learning from former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa
Facundo Pellistri is enjoying the chance to work individually with Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa when on international duty.
Italy change two for World Cup opener against Namibia
Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.
‘Special moment’ for South American rugby as Chile join Argentina and Uruguay at World Cup
Argentina’s Pumas have been a fixture of the Rugby World Cup since the tournament’s inception back in 1987. For their 10th entry in as many editions, they will boast a brand-new logo on their striped shirts – correcting a six-decade-old feline mix-up that gave birth to their iconic nickname.
Nketiah ready to seize England chance
BURTON UPON TRENT, United Kingdom: Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah believes his first England call-up has come at the right time as he stakes his claim to be Harry Kane’s deputy at Euro 2024. The 24-year-old is England’s all-time top goalscorer at under-21 level having netted 16 in 17 games. But after bursting onto the scene as an 18-year-old, Nketiah’s future at Arsenal looked in doubt until an injury to Gabriel Jesus gave him the opportunity to impress for Mikel Arteta’s men last season. Nketiah has also deputised for Jesus this season, scoring twice in four Premier League games, to earn his call-up to Gareth Southgate’s squad. “I think I am a much better player now than I was two or three years ago. It is really nice and I am coming in at a good time,” said Nketiah on Tuesday. “I feel confident and I feel ready to continue to improve.