Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami’s league match vs. Orlando City.
Messi is not part of the starting eleven or the bench for Inter Miami for Wednesday’s match. The club listed his as questionable on Tuesday.
The 36 year old received a tackle against Montreal which had him momentarily leave the pitch but he did return and finish the match.
Lisandro Martínez made his return for Manchester United from injury in their 3-2 win vs. Newcastle United.
Martínez was back onto the pitch for the first time since March, having missed United’s last seven matches in the league. The 26 year old was out with a calf strain and he has missed a total of 27 league matches, playing in only 10 matches.
The Argentine took to social media to post about his return. Here is what he had to say:
“An honour to be back in time to play in front of you at Old Trafford. Still got two battles to go, and we keep on working!”
An honour to be back in time to play in front of you at Old Trafford 🫡 Still got two battles to go, and we keep on working! 👹🔴 @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/4shS41jLeI
— Lisandro Martinez (@LisandrMartinez) May 15, 2024
Nicolás Valentini could not be going to the 2024 Olympics since the AFA would have determined that all players who have conflicts over contract renewals in Argentina will not be called up.
Per a report by Olé, although it is not official yet, the AFA and the Argentine clubs would have reached this agreement, which affects Boca Juniors’ center back. Valentini had a conflict a month ago regarding his new contract with the club’s directives and hasn’t signed his renewal yet. The 23-year-old has not played with the Xeneizes since then.
Although Valentini and his agent haven’t reached an agreement with Boca Juniors, AFA’s drastic decision could potentially accelerate a deal between the parties.
Argentina’s U-23 right back Gonzalo Luján from San Lorenzo would be in a similar situation too.
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Lionel Messi is questionable for Inter Miami against Orlando City.
Messi might not start or play for Inter Miami on Wednesday. The club has announced that Messi’s status is questional because of his leg for Wednesday’s match against Orlando City.
The 36 year old was fouled against Montreal in their last league match where he had to leave the pitch for a few minutes to receive treatment and many are stating that is the reason why he is a doubt for the match.
Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales has stated that Messi has a slight knock.
River Plate have qualified for the 2025 FIFA World Cup.
Martín Demichelis and River Plate are the first Argentine team to qualify for the 2025 FIFA World Cup which will be held in the United States. River Plate won 2-0 against Libertad on Tuesday in the Copa Libertadores and that win qualifies them for next year’s tournament.
A total of 27 teams have qualified for the new 32 team format which will run in the United States from June 15 until July 13 next year. Here are the teams that have qualified:
CONMEBOL, South America:
River Plate (Argentina)
Flamengo (Brazil)
Palmeiras (Brazil)
Fluminense (Brazil)
UEFA, Europe:
Real Madrid (Spain)
Atlético Madrid (Spain)
Bayern Munich (Germany)
Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
Manchester City (England)
Chelsea (England)
Inter (Italy)
Juventus (Italy)
PSG (France)
Benfica (Portugal)
Porto (Portugal)
RB Salzburg (Austria)
AFC, Asia:
Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
Urawa Reds Diamonds (Japan)
Ulsan Hyundai (South Kore)
CAF, Africa:
Al Ahly (Egypt)
Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Esperánce (Tunisia)
CONCACAF, North America:
Seattle Sounders (United States of America)
Monterrey (Mexico)
León (Mexico)
OFC, Oceanie
Aucland City (New Zealand)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates River Plate on qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. 🔴🏆🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/ca96RourI4
— Mundo Albiceleste ⭐🌟⭐🇦🇷 (@MundoAlbicelest) May 15, 2024
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