Lionel Messi will not play a key role in Argentina’s final group stage clash – causing shock among fans and rivals alike as the reigning champions prepare to face Jordan without their talisman in the starting lineup. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has taken the bold decision to rest the 39-year-old icon for their final
We’re raiding the Guardian’s long-read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years gone by, along with new introductions from the writers. This week, from 2023: Gary Hunt is an enigma. He trains with the intensity of a modern athlete, but relaxes like a player from a bygone era. She is extremely competitive but
Rate, Review, Share apple podcasts And join the conversation over email. TODAY ON THE PODCAST: Lionel Messi becomes the leading scorer in World Cup history. Argentina has scored five goals so far and all the goals have been scored by Messi. That’s pretty cool, isn’t it? The panel answers this and other tough questions. Elsewhere:
There was a shock wave at the World Cup this week when Algeria officially accused FIFA of letting Lionel Messi escape with a red card, fanning a firestorm over alleged referee bias in the shock 3-0 defeat to Argentina. Algeria has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA’s Referees Commission, pointing to serious officiating errors during