@almosthealedd Because he’s still giving it his all at 39. His level has dropped considerably but for him to still be out there competing like that? Ofc it’ll inspire them to go all out for him and Argentina
One of Enzo and Macallister needs to sit out the next game. Nico Paz and Simeone should play significant minutes against England. At least one should start
❤️🥩 Lionel Scaloni: "For us, the barbecue gatherings are some of the best moments of all. You’ll never experience those moments again. Sitting with your teammates, drinking mate, playing truco… If all you think about is the next match, you end up mentally exhausted.
"For me, those moments, the moments like after the game against Egypt are essential, they’re something we truly value. I'm coach because of things like that, that group chemistry, celebration, talks, laughs with your teammates, not because only for tactics and that.
"I'm telling them, it's best thing that will ever happen to them in football."
"Those are the things you remember. And when we grow stronger as a group, we become an even stronger team.”
Too much happiness in that camp considering the performances have been terrible. Do they not see the kind of tournament the other teams are having? 🤦🏼♂️
🚨 EXCL: Manchester United reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos. Deal for 22yo #CFC midfielder worth £48m + £2m easily achievable add-ons & 10% sell-on clause. Permission given to undergo #MUFC medical; personal terms in place @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/TY4qfwhHT4
8 - 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi's eight goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are the most ever by a player aged 30+ in a single tournament.
The previous record was held by... Lionel Messi in 2022 (7).
Eternal.