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sports1 year ago

Lionel Messi and Argentina's Friendlies Moved to USA after China Cancellation

Argentina's canceled China friendlies have been rescheduled for the United States as part of their Copa America preparations, with matches against El Salvador and Nigeria set for March. The decision to replace the China tour came after Lionel Messi didn't play at Inter Miami's preseason game in Hong Kong, citing a groin injury. The Argentina Football Association announced that Messi is likely to miss Miami's MLS match at the New York Red Bulls due to his national team commitments.

via ESPN|
#argentina#china#exhibition-matches
sports1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounding Messi's Missed Friendly Leads to Cancellation of China Tour"

Exhibition matches featuring Argentina's national soccer team in China have been canceled after Lionel Messi did not play in a friendly match in Hong Kong due to a reported hamstring injury. The cancellations come amid growing fallout, with sporting authorities in Hangzhou and Beijing scrapping upcoming matches against Nigeria and Ivory Coast, respectively. The decision to cancel the matches follows disappointment and backlash from fans and government officials, with spectators at the Hong Kong game chanting for refunds. Messi's absence, along with that of Luis Suárez, has sparked frustration, with the Inter Miami club apologizing and emphasizing the priority of player health.

via The Washington Post|
#argentina#exhibition-matches#inter-miami
sports2 years ago

Hugh Freeze and Bob Stoops advocate for spring football game shift.

South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack has joined Auburn's Hugh Freeze and Troy's Jon Sumrall in supporting the idea of replacing spring games with exhibition matches against other schools. Wommack believes that the end of spring would be a fitting time to do this, as it would provide an opportunity to showcase teams, schools, and universities. He also pointed out that coaches can schedule matches according to their preferences, and that there are enough positives to outweigh the negatives, including the financial component.

via AL.com|
#college-football#exhibition-matches#hugh-freeze