Inter Miami will be hosting a Noche d’Or to celebrate Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or.
Miami will hold an event on Friday, November 10 at DRV PNK stadium to commemorate Messi winning his eighth Ballon d’Or award. The club made the announcement Friday and also stated that they will play a friendly match against New York FC.
Lionel Messi presented his Ballon d’Or award at Inter Miami’s academy.
Messi has returned to Miami with his Ballon d’Or, presenting it at the club. Inter Miami’s Academy Twitter account tweeted out a video of the Best player in the world with his latest Ballon d’Or award.
The video shows Messi with the award, surrounded by Inter Miami academy players, posing for pictures with them.
🏆 Lionel Messi brings the Ballon d'Or to Inter Miami!pic.twitter.com/kd8I3PWG83
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) November 3, 2023
Matías Soulé and Valentín Castellanos have reportedly both been pre-selected for the Argentina national team.
Soulé and Castellanos could be included in the Argentina national team for the November World Cup qualifying matches. According to TyC Sports, the two players have been reserved by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for the November matches.
Per the report, the Argentina national team coaching staff have began calling and have already reserved a few players. This would not mean that they are called up to the national team as the final list is expected in the upcoming week.
Valentín Castellanos has one goal and two assists in nine Serie A matches with Lazio. The 25 year old striker joined Lazio from New York City FC.
As for Soulé, the Italian national team is looking to call him up. He has five goals and one assist in nine Serie A matches with Frosinone.
The Argentina national team play two World Cup qualifying matches. The first against Uruguay on November 16 and the second on November 21 against Brazil.
Ángel Di María scored a free kick and had an assist for Benfica in their 2-0 win vs. FC Arouca.
Di María continues his great form for Benfica, this time with a goal and an assist. With the score at 0-0, Benfica were awarded a free kick and it was the Argentine who took it and scored to give them the 1-0 lead.
The second half saw Benfica score a second goal which was assisted by Di María. A cross deep from the right side of the pitch towards the penalty area found Arthur Cabral who scored.
The 35 year old was one of six Argentine players recently selected to be on a mural for Benfica.
Ángel Di María scores a free kick for Benfica!pic.twitter.com/G7V1FRjKCL
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) October 31, 2023
Four Argentine players were ranked in the top 20 for the Ballon d’Or.
Lionel Messi was the star of the ceremony on Monday as he won his eighth Ballon d’Or award. Emiliano Martinez won the Yashin award for the best goalkeeper and they were joined by more Argentine players.
Lautaro Martínez finished in 20th place in the rankings for last season where he made the final of the UEFA Champions League with Inter. Emiliano Martinez finished in 15th place in the rankings.
Julián Álvarez made the top 10 as he finished in seventh place for his treble winning season with Manchester City.
Congratulations to all four Argentine players!
