Bournemouth has confirmed that Marcos Senesi underwent a successful procedure this week to repair a quadriceps injury sustained during the recent win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The club’s statement continues:
“Further assessment after the match revealed that the 27-year-old defender, who had started all but two matches this season, would need surgery. Marcos will now begin his rehabilitation process over the coming months to ensure the best possible recovery.”
One week after receiving the MLS MVP trophy, Lionel Messi embarked on a journey of over 11,000 kilometers to Azerbaijan. Joined by former Barcelona teammates Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, Messi attended a private charity event in the capital city of Baku.
During the event, Messi was honored with a personalized rug featuring an image of him lifting the World Cup trophy, a gesture that reflected Azerbaijan’s admiration for the Leo.
“I have discovered the culture and the people of Azerbaijan,” Messi said, expressing gratitude for the warm reception. “Thank you for the support.”
(Information provided by Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald)
The Argentine star shared a recap of his trip on his social media:
Two years ago today, Argentina faced Croatia in the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, securing a 3-0 victory to advance to the final. Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez delivered standout performances in the match, held at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Argentina entered the game fresh off an epic quarterfinal win against the Netherlands, where they triumphed in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Croatia also advanced to the semifinals following their own penalty shootout victory against Brazil.
In the semifinal, Messi opened the scoring with a penalty in the first half, awarded after Álvarez was brought down in the box. Shortly after, Álvarez doubled the lead with a solo run that ended with the ball in the back of the net. Croatia struggled to find a way
past Argentina’s organized defense, with Emiliano Martínez making key saves.
In the second half, Messi provided a crucial assist, dribbling past defenders on the right flank and setting up Álvarez for his second goal. This sealed the win for Argentina, marking their first World Cup final appearance since 2014.
The victory was celebrated by fans around the world, as Argentina moved one step closer to lifting the trophy.
Thiago Almada has confirmed that his team’s 3-0 loss to Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday was his final match for Botafogo. The 23-year-old Argentine midfielder announced that he will join Olympique Lyonnais in France starting in January.
“The truth is that this group will stand out in my career, like a family, but everything was planned to stay 6 months and go to Lyon.
“I thank everyone in Botafogo for their support. They will always remain in my heart.”
Almada’s time at Botafogo was brief but successful. Arriving in Brazil in August, he played a key role in the club’s achievements, winning both the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão in five months. His skills and contributions made him an important player for the team.
Now set to move to Ligue 1, Almada looks to continue his career in Europe, where he will join Argentina teammate Nicolás Tagliafico at Lyon. At 23, with major titles to his name, his move to Lyon is an important step in his development.
Julián Álvarez scored for Atletico Madrid in their 3-1 win vs. ŠK Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.
Álvarez made it four goals in six matches in the Champions League with Atletico Madrid. With the score at 0-0, the Argentine received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and hia effort beat the goalkeeper to give Atletico Madrid the 1-0 lead.
Rodrigo De Paul and Giuliano Simeone also started for Diego Simeone’s team with Juan Musso, Ángel Correa and Nahuel Molina remaining on the bench.
