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November 28, 2023

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Messi Unfollowed Man Utd’s Garnacho Because Of Ronaldo – Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has alleged that Lionel Messi of Inter Miami unfollowed Alejandro Garnacho on social media.

This revelation comes after Garnacho's remarkable overhead kick in Manchester United's recent Premier League triumph over Everton.

During a discussion on a YouTube show, Ferdinand disclosed, "My lad [Garnacho] said to me the other day Messi unfollowed him. He said Messi unfollowed him. Because he comes out, don’t care, ‘I’m a Ronaldo man’. Who’s the GOAT? Ronaldo. (Even) when he’."

Garnacho and Messi share the distinction of being international teammates with Argentina's senior team. The 19-year-old forward moved to Manchester United from Atletico Madrid in 2020.

The alleged unfollowing incident on social media adds an intriguing layer to the dynamics between the young talent and the seasoned Argentine star.

November 1, 2023

November 1, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Inter Miami’s China Tour Canceled, Disappointing Messi Fans

Inter Miami's eagerly anticipated plan to play two games in China this month, featuring football legend Lionel Messi, has been called off, the club announced on Wednesday. Inter Miami revealed that the cancellation was at the behest of the tour's promoter, citing "unforeseen circumstances in China" in an online statement.

The tour organizer also confirmed the cancellation in a post on a Chinese social media platform, expressing deep regret for the decision but refraining from providing specific reasons for the change in plans.

Originally, the team was set to play two friendly matches against Chinese Super League teams, with the first match against Qingdao Hainiu scheduled for Sunday and the second against Chengdu Rongcheng three days later.

Lionel Messi, the recent World Cup champion, enjoys immense popularity in China, where the men's national team has faced challenges in recent years and the domestic league has grappled with corruption-related issues. Messi's visit to China has traditionally been met with great enthusiasm from football fans.

In June, Messi led the Argentinian national team to a 2-0 victory over Australia in an international friendly match, delighting thousands of fans in Argentina, known for their blue-and-white striped jerseys.

The 36-year-old football icon was recently awarded his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy in Paris, further solidifying his record as the player with the most Ballon d'Or awards in history, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's five.

Messi's arrival at Inter Miami in July substantially impacted the club's global social media following. The team achieved a significant milestone on the field by winning its first trophy with a Leagues Cup triumph in August.

The cancellation of the China tour is undoubtedly disappointing for both Inter Miami and Messi's enthusiastic Chinese fans. However, it underscores the unpredictability and challenges faced in organising international sports events, and fans will eagerly await the next opportunity to see Messi in action.

October 20, 2023

October 20, 2023October 23, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Pep Guardiola Claims Erling Haaland And Lionel Messi Are Front-Runners To Win The Ballon d’or

Pep Guardiola feels Erling Haaland deserved to win the Ballon d’Or this year, but believes his main opponent Lionel Messi should have a stranglehold on the title.

Haaland and seven-time champion Messi are the favorites to win the tournament in Paris later this month.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was clearly split between his 52-goal striker from last season’s record Treble and the finest player he has ever managed.

‘I always said that the Ballon d’Or had to be two sections: one for Messi and one for the others,’ Guardiola said. ‘Haaland should win, yes, after scoring 50 million goals.

‘But of course Messi, if you tell me the worst season of Messi it is the best for the rest of them. Both deserve it.

City, who have lost their past two Premier League games, face ‘one of the toughest’ tests of the season on Saturday against Brighton.

Guardiola admires Roberto De Zerbi and is concerned about the threat they will offer at the Etihad Stadium.

October 13, 2023

October 13, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Argentina Defeats Paraguay, With Lionel Messi Hitting The Crossbar Twice

Argentina utterly dominated Paraguay from start to finish, both with and without Lionel Messi, and scooped up three points in the process, though it was a little nervy at the end.

Argentina pummeled their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying opponents from the start in Buenos Aires, and Nicolas Otamendi’s fourth-minute goal seemed to anticipate a coming onslaught. But that was all Argentina got, and while it was enough for a 1-0 win, they could have had a lot more.

Even Lionel Messi, who came off the bench shortly after halftime, couldn’t change the narrative, hitting the post twice, one directly off a corner.

Lautaro Martinez, Rodrigo de Paul, and Nico Gonzalez were all busy in the final third and had many chances, but none were able to score the game-winning second goal. Nonetheless, Emiliano Martinez kept another clean sheet as Paraguay failed to create more than one decent attacking chance.

The shutout set an Argentine national team record, as Argentina has not been breached since Kylian Mbappe’s dramatic 118th-minute equalizer in the 2022 World Cup final. Additionally, as Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni has never lost a World Cup qualifying match.

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