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Lionel Messi out of the MLS All Star game on Wednesday

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Lionel Messi is out of the MLS All Star game on Wednesday.

Messi will not be taking part in the MLS All Star game against Liga MX All Stars. The 37 year old is presently injured after having been substituted out for Argentina their 1-0 win vs. Colombia in the Copa America final.

Two Argentine players will be taking part in the match. The first is Luciano Acosta, the reigning MLS MVP will be representing FC Cincinnati.

Luca Orellano also of FC Cincinnati, on loan from Vasco da Gama in Brazil, also plays with FC Cincinnati and will be taking part in the match.

Ángel Di María to renew contract with Benfica

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Ángel Di María will renew his contract with Benfica until 2025.

According to Argentine journalist Gastón Edul, Di María had intentions of returning to his beloved Rosario Central after the 2024 Copa América. Nonetheless, due to death threats in Rosario to him and his family in recent months, he prioritized his family’s safety and decided to continue his career with the Portuguese team.

Benfica’s president, Rui Costa, confirmed the news:

“Di María stays at Benfica. It’s already announced. He will remain at Benfica, just like last year when he came after the World Cup to sign a contract. The same has happened now. Di María is a Benfica player.”

Luka Romero to join Alavés on loan with an option to buy

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Luka Romero will be joining Alavés on loan with an option to buy.

Roemro is going to play one more season in Spain. According to César Luis Merlo, Romero will be playing in La Liga with Alavés and the club will have an option to buy him from AC Milan for $7 million.

The 19 year old is currently signed to AC Milan and spent half of last season on loan with UD Almería where he scored three goals in 13 league matches.

Equi Fernández close to joining Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia

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Equi Fernández is close to joining Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.

Fernández could be leaving Boca Juniors. According to César Luis Merlo, the Saudi club have improved their offer to Boca for Equi and are now offering $17,500,000 for the player but it would be in separate payments.

The value exceeds his exit clause of $15 million. The 22 year old already has a five year agreement with the club.

Maher Carrizo scores for Argentina U20 team in 1-0 win vs. ADH Brazil at COTIF

Maher Carrizo scored for the Argentina U20 team in their 1-0 win vs. ADH Brazil at the COTIF tournament.

Carrizo got the only goal of the match to give Argentina the win and the three points. Coach Diego Placente started the following team:

Barbi; Olmos, Palacio, Villalba, Ontivero; Gerez, Acuña; Zufiaurre; Milan, Bosch, Carrizo

Argentina will play on Tuesday against Levante.