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Dibu Martínez on Messi’s Final Argentina Match and the Future Heir to the No. 10 Jersey

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Dibu Martínez on Messi's Final Argentina Match and the Future Heir to the No. 10 Jersey

Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez revealed that Argentina’s squad plans to honor Lionel Messi with an asado and lavish him with affection during his final international appearance at the Estadio Monumental. Speaking after a 7-0 rout of Burkina Faso, the Chelsea goalkeeper detailed the team’s plans for Tuesday’s farewell match against Benin in Buenos Aires. Emiliano “Dibu” … Read more

Argentina 7-0 Burkina Faso: “Historic Farce” After Flight Delay Boycott

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Argentina 7-0 Burkina Faso: "Historic Farce" After Flight Delay Boycott

A travel disruption involving the Burkina Faso national football team led to an unusual international friendly against Argentina in Buenos Aires, after delayed flights left the squad stranded in Casablanca and prompted a near-total player boycott of the fixture, transfermarkt.de reported. Only a single player from the senior traveling party made the journey onward, forcing … Read more