Argentina National Team
Lautaro Martínez injured in Inter's defeat to Bodø/Glimt
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Argentine striker Lautaro Martínez left the pitch injured during Inter Milan's 1-3 loss to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League playoffs, sparking concerns for Argentina's national team ahead of the Finalissima against Spain. The injury, reportedly serious, happened in the 14th minute of the second half. With the match against Spain just 37 days away, doubts grow over his availability.
Argentine national team forward Joaquín Panichelli suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee during training at Ezeiza and will miss the 2026 World Cup. He posted an emotional letter on social media expressing frustration and resolve. He received support from teammates, the AFA, and his family.
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Argentine left-back Leonel Vangioni, 38, ended his 19-year professional career on Saturday. Known for his time at River Plate, where he won the Copa Libertadores, and for being coached by Diego Maradona with the national team, Vangioni thanked his family and clubs in an emotional social media message.
Argentina's national team coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will play in the friendly against Angola this Friday in Luanda. While he did not specify if Messi will start, he anticipated that many World Cup champions will participate. The match will serve to test new players amid absences due to injuries and health requirements.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has expressed his desire to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his team will defend their 2022 title, but emphasized that his participation depends on his physical condition. The 38-year-old, who recently extended his contract with Inter Miami through 2028, plans to assess his fitness during preseason next year. In an NBC News interview, Messi described the opportunity as a dream despite his age.