Argentina

Franco Mastantuono: A Prolific Prodigy More Akin to James Rodriguez Than Lamine Yamal

Forget Lamine Yamal! Meet Franco Mastantuono, Real Madrid's electrifying new talent. While comparisons to Barça's starlet are inevitable, one expert argues they miss the mark entirely. This Argentine prodigy is carving his own path, possessing a more Colombian flair reminiscent of James Rodriguez, not the explosive dynamism of Yamal. Prepare for a different kind of magic at the Bernabéu

Lionel Messi Injury and Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup Victory: Player Ratings vs. Necaxa

Inter Miami advanced in the Leagues Cup after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Necaxa, but the win was overshadowed by a worrying injury to Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar was forced off in the second half, casting a pall over the Herons' dramatic 4-3 triumph on penalties after a 1-1 draw. While Robert Taylor shone with a stunning goal, and Drake Callender proved heroic in the shootout, all eyes are now on Messi's condition as Inter Miami face a crucial stretch of games. The victory feels bittersweet with the potential loss of their talisman