Musiala heads to World Cup on fine form with Germany
One of Germany’s top players at the World Cup in Qatar could easily have been in the England squadNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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How things stand in Europe's top leagues before World Cup
Arsenal looks like the real deal after building a five-point lead at the top of the Premier LeagueNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs two shots in 5-0 rout Messi had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle (won) in Sunday's 5-0 win against AJ Auxerre.
Impact Messi was a bit quiet here for his standards but that may have been expected given it was the last game before the World Cup. It was the first time in 13 appearances that Messi failed to put a shot on target. The maestro heads to Qatar in stellar form though after mounting four goals and six assists over his previous four starts alone.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
What you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2022, including a Peter Vermes story about Messi Here’s all you need to know about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, starting with why Peter Vermes is pulling for Lionel Messi.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Makes XI for Auxerre game Messi (Achilles) will start in Sunday's match against Auxerre.
Impact Messi makes a quick return to the starting lineup after sitting out one game with a minor Achilles injury. He has recorded four goals, six assists, 20 shots (ten on target), and 16 chances created in the last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Final games in European leagues before World Cup
The Premier League will pause for the World Cup after Brighton's home match against Aston Villa followed by Manchester United's trip to FulhamNOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PSG rests Marquinhos but Messi, Neymar and Mbappe in squad
Brazil defender Marquinhos has been rested for Paris Saint-Germain’s final game before the World Cup in Qatar because of muscle discomfortNOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could feature Sunday Messi (achilles tendon) was named in the 20-man squad for Sunday's match versus Auxerre.
Impact Messi only missed one match and has been back in full training since Thursday and should be ready for a start here. That being said though, given his age and with the World Cup just around the corner the maestro could easily be spared on the bench or have just a short shift as a starter. He's been in a stellar form though with four goals and six assists over his past four matches alone.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Uncapped Xavi Simons in Dutch World Cup squad, Cillessen out
Uncapped attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has been included in the Netherlands’ World Cup squad while veteran goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen did not make coach Louis van Gaal’s roster...NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Europe's World Cup stranglehold tested by Brazil, Argentina
European dominance at the World Cup hasn't been this strong for a generationNOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resumes full training Thursday Messi (achilles tendon) has resumed full training Thursday and should be available for Sunday's match versus Auxerre, L'Equipe reports.
Impact Messi will have three practice sessions before Sunday after missing just one game and should be ready for a start here. That being said though, with the World Cup just around the corner it's hard to see the maestro getting a full 90 here or could even be eased off the bench.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Messi returns to training with PSG ahead of Sunday's game
Lionel Messi has returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain as expected after being rested for the French club’s previous league game because of some inflammation on his Achille...NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mexican veterans make their 5th World Cup as teammates
Andres Guardado and Guillermo Ochoa are about to make Mexico the first country to have two players at the same tournament participating in their fifth World CupNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arab nations eye breakthrough at World Cup in Qatar
Arab nations will get another chance to shine at this year's World Cup after a disappointing showing in RussiaNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Brazil Star Kaka's Soccer GOAT Isn't Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo He named his “greatest of all time” in the sport on Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • SI.COM
Phil Neville & Chris Henderson respond to Lionel Messi - Inter Miami links Inter Miami chief soccer officer & sporting director Chris Henderson and head coach Phil Neville have both refused to be drawn on the club’s...
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lionel Messi documentary Champions of America release date, how to watch and details on Netflix's film about Argentina national team Lionel Messi and Argentina's Copa America winners are the subject of a new Netflix feature. Here's how to watch it and when.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lionel Messi documentary Champions of America release date, how to watch and details on Netflix's film about Argentina national team Lionel Messi and Argentina's Copa America winners are the subject of a new Netflix feature. Here's how to watch it and when.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
South America aims to break Europe's World Cup grip
It’s been 20 years since one of the South American teams won the World CupNOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will Lionel Messi be fit for the World Cup? Lionel Messi fitness and injury latest ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
EA Sports FIFA 23 simulation forecasts Argentina to win 2022 World Cup
Is this the year Lionel Messi and Argentina finally win the World Cup? Read here to see what EA Sports FIFA 23's simulation predicts.NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Expected to train Thursday Messi (Achilles) is expected to return to training during Thursday's session, according to L'Equipe.
Impact Messi missed Sunday's 2-1 win over Lorient due to an inflamed Achilles tendon and shouldn't be out for very long. With the World Cup on the horizon, it's likely Messi won't be a full participant in Sunday's match against Auxerre either, though it's worth waiting a little longer for confirmation on that.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WORLD CUP WATCH: Club season ready to pause, injuries mount
There's only one week to go before coaches of World Cup teams finally get their hands on their players ahead of a truncated build-up to the tournament in QatarNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi and Ronaldo look set for final shot at World Cup glory
The World Cup stage is set for perhaps one final shootout between the two greatest soccer players of their generationNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
