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Argentina’s Fantastic Four against Ecuador, 12 years later

Roy Nemer
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Over 12 years ago, Argentina had their Fantastic Four up front and in a World Cup qualifier, won 4-0 against Ecuador.

During the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Alejandro Sabella’s Argentina hosted Ecuador at the Monumental stadium. Days before their 4-3 win against Brazil, Sabella lined-up Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, Sergio Agüero and Gonzalo Higuaín and all four of them scored in the 4-0 win.

The first goal was a great team goal with Di María passing it to Messi who gave it back to Di María and he chipped it over to Sergio Agüero to score the first goal of the game. The second goal came from Gonzalo Higuaín after a through ball by Lionel Messi and Higuaín was one on one with the goalkeeper and scored.

Lionel Messi would also get his goal. Moments after Higuaín’s, it was a counter attack with Messi running towards Ecuador’s back line, he would pass it to Higuaín and Higuaín would return it to Messi who would score and make it 3-0 for Argentina.

Ángel Di María would get his goal and the last one of the match. Messi’s effort was saved by the goalkeeper and the ball would fall to José Sosa who would cross it to Di María and he would score.

Alejandro Sabella started these eleven players:

Sergio Romero, Pablo Zabaleta, Federico Fernández, Ezequiel Garay, Clemente Rodríguez; Fernando Gago, Javier Mascherano, Ángel Di María; Gonzalo Higuaín, Lionel Messi and Sergio Agüero.

Marcos Senesi injury update

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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.”

Lionel Messi visits Azerbaijan for a charity event

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Lionel Messi visits Azerbaijan for a charity event

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:

On this day two years ago, Argentina won 3-0 vs. Croatia at World Cup

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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 set to join Lyon from Botafogo

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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.

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