Messi is closing in on a move to MLS’s Inter Miami, with the club hoping for a July 21 debut for him in the Leagues Cup vs. Mexican outfit Cruz Azul.
Browsing: Lionel Scaloni
An early opener from Julian Alvarez and a brace from Angel Di Maria put the two-time world champions in control.
Just the third-ever edition of the match, previously called the Artemio Franchi Cup, Lionel Scaloni’s side win the trophy for the second time, after winning the last version 29 years ago too.
The Manchester City legend, who is 33 years old, would have hoped to be part of Lionel Scaloni’s squad as a player.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has not played a match in almost a month, with the 1-1 Ligue 1 draw at Lorient on December 22 being his most recent outing.
“This title is for the previous sides that tried to win it but couldn’t,” he said.
Argentina’s national soccer coach, Lionel Scaloni, has been released from hospital in Mallorca after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle, the Argentine football association said on Tuesday.
As part of the Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour, La Albiceleste will face their eternal rivals in Jeddah on October 16, but Messi will not be present
Despite an entertaining first half at MetLife Stadium, the two understrength South American sides were unable to find a breakthrough.