International friendly matches in soccer often serve as a way for national teams to fine-tune their tactics and test out new players. However, Luis Miguel Echegaray brings up an interesting point in his article when he questions the significance of these matches in the larger context of preparing for major tournaments like the World Cup.
Lionel Messi
After more than six weeks since leaving the Copa América final due to a badly sprained right ankle, Lionel Messi finally returned to group training with Inter Miami CF. There is still uncertainty about when the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will actually play again for the team. Coach Gerardo Martino mentioned the possibility of Messi
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino recently spoke out about the unprecedented pressure facing the team to win the MLS Cup. With star figures like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets on the roster, Martino emphasized the “clear obligation” to secure the championship. Despite his past success leading Atlanta United FC
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino recently announced that Lionel Messi is on his way back to training and is expected to make a return to the field before the end of the MLS regular season. This news comes after Messi suffered an ankle ligament injury during the Copa América final between Argentina and
The absence of Lionel Messi in the latest Argentina national team roster for the September CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia is a major blow to the team. Messi, who suffered an ankle injury during the Copa América final in July, has been sidelined indefinitely as he continues to recover. The forward’s absence
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino announced that Lionel Messi will not be playing in the team’s Leagues Cup round-of-32 match against Toronto FC. This is due to Messi still recovering from an ankle injury he sustained during Copa América. While Messi is improving daily, he is currently training in the gym and has
Inter Miami CF has announced that they will continue playing at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, through the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The club had initially planned for the new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, to be ready for the 2025 campaign. However, it was confirmed in a recent email to fans that the
Inter Miami’s Sergio Busquets and Club León’s Andrés Guardado have expressed their support for the Leagues Cup format that skips extra time and goes straight to penalties in case of a tie. They believe that this format allows them to consistently perform well despite the heavy schedule. This unique approach not only adds excitement for
The MLS All-Star Game set for this week will not feature Inter Miami CF’s Lionel Messi due to an ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final. His teammate Luis Suárez will also be absent from the game due to knee discomfort. This is disappointing news for fans who were looking forward to seeing the
The Chicago Fire recently revealed their compensation plan for fans in case Lionel Messi is unable to play due to his recent injury during the Copa América final. The team announced that they will be providing compensation to fans who purchase single-match tickets between now and August 31st if Messi is unable to feature in