Lionel Messi will face England for the first time in his career when Argentina meet the Three Lions in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, ending a 20-year wait for one of football's most anticipated match-ups.
Former Argentina coach Jose Pekerman reflects on Lionel Messi's 2006 World Cup debut, stating he always believed the then 18-year-old would become one of the game's defining figures and that every minute on the pitch was crucial for his development.
The Argentine striker was taken on loan on a two-year deal from Chelsea.
Argentina striker Hernan Crespo, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan, is to resume his career at Chelsea
The Argentine striker joined the Italian club on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
The Argentine striker was so unhappy he almost quit soccer last year before a renaissance at AC Milan.
That's because Chelsea expect to be without Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou during the African Nations Cup early next year.
Aimar and Tevez add to Crespo's brace to give the South Americans a 4-1 win.
The Chelsea striker could be sidelined for up to six weeks with a calf injury, according to manager Claudio Ranieri.
The Argentine striker said he can at last dedicate himself fully to Chelsea.
The Argentine striker scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory in the second leg Champions League pre-quarter-final.
Argentine Hernan Crespo struck again as AC Milan won 2-0 at Roma on Sunday to keep level at the top of Serie A with Juventus.
Argentina's road to redemption after their 2002 World Cup failure will be long and hard but worth the effort, says the striker.
The Argentine striker netted the only goal of the match as AC Milan scored an away victory over Manchester United in the first leg of their Champions League first knockout round tie
"They are a great team with a great manager," Hernan Crespo added.
Chelsea registered a stirring 3-1 win to take a 14-point lead over nearest rivals Manchester United.
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Inter Milan's move to secure Batistuta in a loan deal from Roma hands the former Fiorentina striker a chance to end his career in glory.
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The English champions will go through to the last 16 of the Champions League if they overcome Real Betis in Seville.
Italian champions Inter Milan probably have more attacking options than any other team in Europe except Barcelona and they finally believe they can make a mark on the Champions League this season.
Inter Milan will have to wait at least another week to seal the Serie A title after drawing 2-2 at Chievo on Sunday.
Teenager Mario Balotelli struck twice and Hernan Crespo scored a late equaliser as Serie A leaders Inter Milan rallied to draw 3-3 with AS Roma in a thriller at the San Siro on Sunday.
Despite the defeat Chelsea remain top of the group with 10 points, the same as Werder and two ahead of Barcelona, in the Champions League.
Chelsea beat Portsmouth 2-0 while Arsenal easily got the better of Blackburn Rovers 3-0 in Saturday's EPL matches.
Leaders Chelsea got back to winning ways with a 3-0 defeat of Newcastle United while Manchester United beat Charlton Athletic 3-1
Defending champions Chelsea were lucky to win 1-0 against Wigan Athletic after turning in an uninspiring show
Inter Milan came from behind with two second-half goals to snatch a 2-1 away win at CSKA Moscow in their UEFA Champions League Group G match.
