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Lionel MESSI banned for 3 months with Argentina

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Lionel MESSI has been banned for 3 months with the Argentina national team.

The Argentina captain has been sanctioned until November 3 for his statements done during the Copa America. He has also received a $50,000 fine. His words stating that Argentina were not awarded two penalty kicks against Brazil as well as his comments following his red card in the third place match.

MESSI will miss Argentina’s friendly matches against Mexico and Chile in September as well as the one against Germany and a potential second game in October.

Argentina’s star man will also miss the first match of the World Cup Qualifiers due to his red card.

Cristian PAVON to join LA Galaxy on loan

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Christian PAVON will reportedly join LA Galaxy on an 18 month loan.

It’s been reported that the Argentina and Boca Juniors attacker would be leaving La Bombonera, with MLS as a possible destination. However, a once permanent deal fell through and it is now likely that he will leave on a loan.

Still only 23 years old, PAVON has not been in the best of forms and per reports in Argentina, he will be joining former Boca manager Guillermo Barros SCHELOTTO’s team.

There appears to be a $2 million loan few with a $20 million option to buy after the loan.

Juan FOYTH suffers serious looking injury for Tottenham Hotspur

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Juan FOYTH suffered what looks to be a serious injury during Tottenham’s pre-season match against Bayern Munich.

The Argentina man had to be substituted off after going down unchallenged while holding onto his ankle. He was taken out on a stretcher. Speaking to the media, Tottenham coach Mauricio POCHETTINO had this to say about the injury:

“I need to talk with the doctor. He twisted his ankle but at the moment I can’t give an update He said his ankle was very painful.”

Some are fearing that FOYTH has severely injured his Achilles. Tests are expected to be done on FOYTH.

 

Argentina win 4-1 vs. Mauritania at COTIF L’Alcudia

Argentina defeated Mauritania 4-1 at COTIF L’Alcudia to start the tournament.

The reigning champions were off to a flying start in the tournament. Coached by Esteban SOLARI, it was Pablo SOLARI, Matko MILJEVIC, Brandon CORTES and Ezequiel NAVARRO who scored the four goals for Argentina.

They will play against Spain on Friday.

Lionel MESSI nominated for FIFA Best Men’s player

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Lionel MESSI has been nominated for the FIFA Best Men’s player award.

MESSI has made the top 10 players list once more and is one of the favorites to win the award. A league winner with FC Barcelona, MESSI made the semi-finals of the Champions League and captained Argentina to a third place finish at the 2019 Copa America. Here are the nominees.

Lionel MESSI
Cristiano RONALDO
Frenkie de JONG
Matthijs de Ligt
Eden HAZARD
Harry KANE
Sadio MANE
Kylian MBAPPE
Mohamed SALAH
Virgil van DIJK

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