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Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for its final two World Cup qualifying matches. A recent hamstring injury could affect his participation.
HOUSTON — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina's first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. Only this ...
Argentina starting lineup to face Ecuador: E. Martinez, Tagliafico, Li. Martinez, Romero, Molina, Gonzalez, Fernandez, Mac Allister, De Paul, La. Martinez, Messi ...
Argentina are on the ball as expected with Ecuador trying to retreat into a back five. It will be quite a chess match but right out of the gate, Argentina are finding space if they can execute.
Argentina dominated possession early on, but it was Ecuador who created the first chance when Jeremy Sarmiento found space to shoot from a tight angle and forced Martinez into a save.
Through the first 30 minutes, Ecuador had fairly good control of the game. Messi had been limited to just 11 touches, mostly because Ecuador was pressing higher than expected and finding success ...
Ecuador barely skated past the group stage earlier in the tournament, having lost to Venezuela prior to beating Jamaica and tying Mexico. Argentina vs. Ecuador odds Argentina: -470 vs.
Argentina are -750 to advance, while Ecuador are +490. Before locking in any Ecuador vs. Argentina picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Argentina vs. Ecuador lineups, team news, starting 11 The main talking point leading up to Argentina's Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador will be talisman Lionel Messi 's fitness.
Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 in the quarterfinals en route to the final of Copa América 2021. Messi scored on a free kick and had two assists in the victory – his score and second assist coming ...