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Valentín Carboni suffers ACL injury at Racing Club

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Valentín Carboni suffers ACL injury at Racing Club

Racing Club received difficult news this week as Argentine forward Valentín Carboni suffered a serious knee injury that will keep him out for an extended period. The 20-year-old attacker, currently on loan from Inter, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Friday’s training session and will undergo surgery in the coming days.

The club confirmed the diagnosis shortly after medical tests were completed. According to Racing’s official statement, Carboni suffered a complete ACL tear along with a partial injury to the external collateral ligament in his right knee. The injury requires surgical intervention and a long rehabilitation process.

Carboni had recently joined Racing on loan during the latest transfer window, arriving with high expectations after his development in Europe. However, his time in Avellaneda was limited, as he made only five appearances for the club before the injury. He started the first three matches of the season against Gimnasia, Rosario Central, and Tigre, but later lost his place in the starting lineup, coming off the bench against Argentinos Juniors and Banfield and remaining unused in matches against Boca Juniors and Independiente Rivadavia.

This is not the first serious injury of his young career. In 2024, shortly after winning the Copa América with Argentina, Carboni suffered a similar ACL injury in his left knee while playing for Olympique Marseille.

Racing now faces the possibility of signing a replacement player due to the long-term absence, while discussions remain open about where Carboni will complete his recovery, either in Argentina or back in Italy under Inter’s medical supervision.

Lanús defeat Flamengo 3-2 at the Maracanã to win the Recopa Sudamericana

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Lanús defeat Flamengo 3-2 at the Maracanã to win the Recopa Sudamericana

Lanús defeated Flamengo 3–2 at the Maracanã to win the 2026 Recopa Sudamericana, completing a comeback in extra time and securing the club’s first title in the competition. The Argentine side closed the series with a 4–2 aggregate victory after a hard-fought final played under heavy rain in Rio de Janeiro.

Mauricio Pellegrino’s team took the lead after a mistake by Argentine goalkeeper Agustín Rossi allowed striker Rodrigo Castillo to score the opening goal. Flamengo responded quickly and controlled large parts of the match, equalizing through two penalties converted by Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Jorginho, sending the game into extra time.

Despite the physical effort and difficult conditions, Lanús found the decisive moments late in the match. Defender José Canale Domínguez scored with a header in the 118th minute to give the visitors hope, and shortly after, substitute Dylan Aquino finished a counterattack by dribbling past the goalkeeper to score the winning goal.

After the final whistle, captain Carlos Izquierdoz spoke about the achievement. “I can’t run anymore. I’m 37 years old, don’t make me run again,” he said with a smile. He then added: “We wanted to lift the trophy at the Maracanã. Today we made history.”

Castillo, who scored on his birthday and in both legs of the series, highlighted the importance of the win. “It’s a birthday I’ll never forget. We made history. They have a great squad, but we showed again that we like these matches,” the striker said.

Canale also pointed to the team’s unity as the key factor. “It’s because of the group. We’re not afraid of anyone,” he explained, adding that scoring at the Maracanã had been a dream since childhood.

Lanús lifted its fourth international trophy and once again defeated a Brazilian team in a continental final

Mac Allister speaks ahead of Finalissima: “Right now I see Spain above us”

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Mac Allister speaks ahead of Finalissima: “Right now I see Spain above us”

Alexis Mac Allister spoke about Argentina’s upcoming Finalissima against Spain and the 2026 World Cup, offering an honest assessment of where the team stands.

Argentina will face Spain on March 27 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, the same venue where the Albiceleste lifted the World Cup in 2022. The match will serve as an important test ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Spain arrive as the reigning European champions, and Mac Allister did not hesitate to praise them. “Right now I see Spain above us,” he said, recognizing the level La Roja are playing at despite recent injuries and doubts in their squad.

The Liverpool midfielder also mentioned France as another top contender for the World Cup. “I think Spain and France are the two best, and we are there as well,” he explained. While he placed those two slightly ahead, he made it clear that Argentina remain among the favorites as defending world champions.

Looking specifically at the Finalissima, Mac Allister expects a difficult match. “They have very good players, they are in a very good moment, and the Finalissima will be complicated. We are confident and we will go forward,” he added.

Lionel Messi speaks with Nahuel Guzmán about Mexico tension, Maradona and MLS

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Lionel Messi speaks with Nahuel Guzmán about Mexico tension, Maradona and MLS

Lionel Messi spoke for more than an hour on the podcast Miro de Atrás, hosted by his former Argentina teammate Nahuel Guzmán. In a calm and honest conversation, the Argentina captain talked about his childhood, his education, the tension with Mexico, the level of MLS, and his memories of Diego Maradona.

One of the most direct moments came when Messi admitted he regrets not focusing more on school when he was young.

“I regret many things and I tell my kids the same: get a good education, study, be prepared. Not having learned English when I was young is something I regret a lot,” Messi said. He explained that during his career he has met important people but sometimes could not fully communicate because of the language barrier. “You think, how did I waste that time?” he added.

At the same time, Messi said football also teaches important values and helps build strong relationships that last for life.

He also spoke about the tension with Mexico after the 2022 World Cup. The situation began when boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez criticized Messi on social media, accusing him of disrespecting Mexico’s jersey in the locker room after Argentina’s win.

Messi said the situation was misunderstood. “It was something normal in a locker room. After a match, shirts are on the floor. There was no disrespect,” he explained. Although Canelo later apologized, the topic had already spread widely online.

Looking back at that match, Messi said Argentina felt pressure after losing to Saudi Arabia in their first game.

“We were afraid of being eliminated. We talked about everything we were playing for,” Messi said. His goal against Mexico changed the mood. “After that goal, we felt free again.”

Now playing for Inter Miami CF, Messi also shared his view on MLS and Liga MX. He said MLS teams have improved a lot and are more competitive, especially when Mexican clubs travel to the United States. However, he noted that playing in Mexico, with altitude and big crowds, still gives local teams an advantage.

When asked about Diego Maradona, Messi said Maradona had an impact on every generation. He remembered meeting him for the first time on the TV show La Noche del 10 and later working with him when Maradona coached Argentina.

To close the interview, Messi spoke about enjoying life more now. “Today I enjoy my family, my kids, the small things. We don’t know what will happen tomorrow,” he said.

Lisandro Martínez suffers minor injury, should be fit for Finalissima

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Lisandro Martínez suffers minor injury, should be fit for Finalissima

Lisandro Martínez suffered a minor soleus muscle issue and did not play for Manchester United in their Premier League match against Everton on Matchday 27. The absence caused some concern among Argentina fans, but early reports bring positive news.

According to The Athletic, medical tests showed that the injury is mild. The Argentine defender is expected to return to normal training during the week. Because of this, his availability for the Finalissima against Spain on March 27 in Doha, Qatar is not in danger.

The injury is not serious, but Manchester United decided to be careful. Martínez has had a difficult year with injuries. In February, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and had surgery. He returned to official competition on November 30 in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace after several months of recovery.

Since his comeback, Martínez has been very important for United. The team’s results clearly show his impact. Manchester United have won only 7 of 18 matches without him in the starting lineup, compared to 5 wins in 9 matches when he started. He was also one of the best players in recent big wins against Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham.

After returning from his knee injury, the World Cup winner admitted that the recovery process was very tough. He even said he thought about quitting football during rehab. However, he later explained that he feels physically and mentally stronger than ever thanks to the work done by the club’s medical staff.

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