Alejandro Garnacho is being linked with a move back to Argentina. It follows reports that River Plate manager Eduardo Coudet has personally contacted the winger in a bid to convince him to make the switch. The Argentine club want to offer him a one-year loan deal, something Chelsea are open to exploring. Certainly he has... The post Garnacho linked with Argentina move appeared first on Footie Central.

Unai Emery is expected to make one change to his Aston Villa starting lineup for Sunday’s Premier League trip to the City Ground, with Ross Barkley coming into the side at Emi Buendia’s expense as the Villans look to build on their 3-1 Europa League win over Bologna. Villa go into this Midlands derby in […] The post Buendia benched? – Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest first appeared on Premier League News Now.

Inter Miami’s hopes of securing a first victory at their new Nu Stadium were frustrated once more on Saturday after Red Bull New York came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw. A week after Lionel Messi and Miami were held to the same score by Austin FC in their opening game at their new […] The post Red Bull New York’s teen spirit frustrates Messi, Miami appeared first on Soccer America.

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Lionel Messi had a free kick saved in stoppage time as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday to remain without a win at its new stadium.

Lamine Yamal reached 100 La Liga matches in record time, leaving Lionel Messi far behind. Lamine Yamal’s meteoric rise to global soccer stardom continues to gather momentum. This time, the Barcelona winger set another record by becoming the youngest player to reach 100 La Liga appearances, posting numbers that surpass those of Lionel Messi by a wide margin. Yamal was in the starting lineup on Saturday as Barcelona earned a 4-1 win over Espanyol in the Catalonia derby. He scored once and provided two assists for Ferran Torres, while also marking his 100th La Liga appearance at just 18 years and 272 days old. With that, the Spain star moved to the top of the all-time list for this milestone, surpassing Real Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez, who had held the record since 1997, when he reached 100 league appearances at 19 years and 284 days. Iker Muniain ranks third on the list, having reached that mark at 19 years and 293 days with Athletic Club. The Basque side also produced another name on the list, shared with Real Sociedad, Joseba Etxeberria, who achieved the milestone at 20 years and 177 days. Interestingly, another current Barcelona player also appears in the top 10: Gavi sits sixth on the list, having reached 100 La Liga matches at 20 years and 243 days. Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona How long did it take Messi to reach 100 La Liga matches? Although Lionel Messi had an early start to his professional career, breaking into Barcelona’s first team at 17 in 2004, he faced more challenges than Lamine Yamal when it came to establishing himself at the top level. The internal competition within that squad and his physical profile at the time are important factors when comparing the two players. Messi reached his first 100 La Liga appearances during the 2008-09 season. By then, he had already spent five seasons playing professionally with Barcelona. The milestone came in a 4-3 loss to Atletico Madrid on March 1, 2009. At that point, the Argentine forward was 21 years and 250 days old. Goal comparison between Yamal and Messi The difference in how quickly Messi and Yamal reached 100 La Liga matches is clear. However, when it comes to their goal contributions over that span, the gap becomes much narrower. At the time of his 100th La Liga appearance with Barcelona, Lionel Messi had recorded 48 goals and 29 assists, totaling 77 goal contributions. In the same number of matches, Lamine Yamal has posted 29 goals and 34 assists, for a total of 63 goal contributions.

Brasil se impuso ante Argentina en ambas categorías y tomó ventaja en la serie final. La definición del título será este domingo 12 de abril en la ciudad de Jaraguá do Sul, Brasil. La CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 comenzó a definir a su campeón este sábado 11 de abril en el estadio Jaraguá, en la ciudad de Jaraguá do Sul, Brasil, donde las selecciones de Argentina y Brasil disputaron los primeros encuentros de la Final en las categorías Sub20 y Mayor. En una jornada inicial marcada por la intensidad y el alto nivel competitivo, la Albiceleste y la Canarinha dieron el primer paso en la serie decisiva, que se resolverá a dos partidos por categoría y definirá al campeón sudamericano en una tabla general acumulada. Brasil logró tomar ventaja en el partido de ida tras imponerse en ambas categorías, quedando mejor posicionado de cara a la definición y dando un paso importante en la búsqueda del título continental. https://twitter.com/CONMEBOLtorneos/status/2043121008261877847?s=20 - Argentina 2-4 Brasil - Sub20 Brasil se impuso 4-2 ante Argentina en la categoría Sub20 de la Final de la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 que se disputa en Jaraguá do Sul. La Canarinha golpeó en el inicio del partido y marcó diferencias en el primer tiempo. A los 7' Matheus Henrique Rodrigues De Oliveira abrió el marcador y a los 6' Andrey Vinicius Fernandes Damaceno amplió la ventaja para el conjunto local. En el complemento, Argentina reaccionó y logró igualar el encuentro. Santino Paganini descontó a los 19' y, un minuto más tarde, a los 18', Renzo Feito puso el 2-2, devolviendo la paridad al marcador. Sin embargo, Brasil volvió a adelantarse a los 09' con un nuevo tanto de Felipe Rufino Alixandre, quien volvió a aparecer a los 2' para sellar el 4-2 definitivo. - Argentina 2-4 Brasil - Mayor Brasil volvió a imponerse en la Final, esta vez en la categoría Mayor, tras vencer 4-2 a Argentina en el partido de ida disputado en Jaraguá do Sul. El conjunto local tomó el control desde el primer tiempo y logró una ventaja importante. A los 16' Bruno De Seixas Martins abrió el marcador, y luego Allan Guilherme Costa Silva amplió la diferencia a los 9' para el 2-0 parcial. En el complemento, Brasil estiró la ventaja con otro tanto de Costa Silva a los 9' y, segundos más tarde, Lucas Rodrigues Manardo Gomes marcó el cuarto para la Canarinha. Argentina reaccionó en el tramo final del encuentro y logró descontar en dos ocasiones: Lautaro Damián Yañez convirtió a los 3' y Juan Bautista Saldivia Brasesco anotó el 2-4 a los 2'. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) – Dónde ver – Todos los enfrentamientos por la Final de la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 podrán verse en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de la CONMEBOL. CONMEBOL.com

Inter Miami are set to host New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer action, with all eyes on Lionel Messi. Inter Miami are looking for their first win this Saturday at Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park following last week’s grand opening. Their opponent in this MLS matchup will be New York Red Bulls, with Lionel Messi once again leading the team. The Herons currently sit tied for second place in the Eastern Conference standings with 11 points, level with New York City FC and Charlotte FC, after recording three wins, two draws, and one loss. At the top of the table are Nashville SC with 13 points. Their opponent, New York Red Bulls, have had a similar campaign so far: they trail Inter Miami by just one point in the standings and will be motivated by the chance to make a statement with a win at Nu Stadium. Confirmed Inter Miami lineup Compared to last week’s match, head coach Javier Mascherano will introduce a couple of changes to the starting lineup against New York Red Bulls, taking into account recent performances and minor fitness concerns. Most importantly, Lionel Messi will remain in the starting XI. Lionel Messi of Inter Miami talks with Javier Mascherano as he leaves the field. The confirmed Inter Miami lineup is: Dayne St. Clair; Ian Fray, Maximiliano Falcon, Micael, Sergio Reguilon; Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright; Mateo Silvetti, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia; German Berterame. Confirmed New York Red Bulls lineup After defeating FC Cincinnati last weekend in MLS play, New York Red Bulls enter this matchup against Inter Miami in good form. However, head coach Michael Bradley knows that Saturday’s challenge against Lionel Messi and company will be far more demanding. The confirmed New York Red Bulls lineup is: Ethan Horvath; Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Dylan Nealis, Robert Voloder, Matthew Dos Santos; Adri Mehmeti, Emil Forsberg, Ronald Donkor; Cade Cowell, Julian Hall, Jorge Ruvalcaba.

Giovani Lo Celso, a key teammate of Lionel Messi with Argentina, is back from a lengthy injury just two months ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In recent weeks, the news has not been positive for Argentina, with several players sidelined by injuries in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, Giovani Lo Celso is the exception, returning after an extended spell on the sidelines with the goal of joining Lionel Messi in North America this summer. Lo Celso was included in the 24-man squad selected by head coach Manuel Pellegrini for Real Betis’ match on Sunday against Osasuna in Pamplona. The call-up marks the midfielder’s return following a prolonged absence due to a muscle injury. Gio’s last appearance came on January 22, when he played just six minutes in a UEFA Europa League clash against PAOK before suffering a significant tear in the rectus femoris of his right thigh that forced him to leave the match. If he sees minutes against Osasuna this Sunday, Lo Celso will end an 80-day stretch without official match action. In total, he missed 15 matches at club level across La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Europa League. Our squad list for #OsasunaRealBetis 📋#LALIGARETRO pic.twitter.com/Dbq4hMULvR — Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) April 11, 2026 Lo Celso aims to regain ground with Argentina The muscle injury sustained at Betis also kept Giovani Lo Celso out of Argentina’s plans at the start of the year. He was left off Lionel Scaloni’s roster for the friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia in Buenos Aires during the March FIFA break. With just two months until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lo Celso’s situation remains uncertain. For years, he has been a key piece of the squad and Lionel Messi’s primary creative partner. However, recurring injuries over the past few seasons have caused him to lose ground, while other players have risen in the manager’s pecking order. At the moment, reports indicate that Scaloni is set on bringing several midfielders to the World Cup, including Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, and Nicolas Paz. Lo Celso is not currently part of that group and will need to deliver strong performances — and, above all, maintain his fitness — in the coming months with Betis to compete for one of the final roster spots. Lo Celso has unfinished business at the World Cup Despite being a regular part of the Argentina setup for most of the past decade, Giovani Lo Celso has yet to play in a World Cup. He was included in the squad for Russia 2018, but then-head coach Jorge Sampaoli surprisingly did not give him a single minute across Argentina’s four matches. Four years later, Lo Celso was a clear starter in Lionel Scaloni’s plans heading into Qatar 2022, but an untimely muscle injury suffered weeks before the tournament while playing for Villarreal ruled him out of the squad. Now, he faces the challenge of earning a spot on Argentina’s roster for North America 2026 and finally settling that unfinished business.

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