Thiago Almada scored a brilliant solo goal and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s soccer tournament with a 2-0 win over Ukraine on Tuesday.
Nigeria traveled to Bouake in the Ivory Coast on Monday without star striker Victor Osimhen ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against South Africa on Wednesday.
Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales confirmed that Lionel Messi will not play against New York City FC Saturday due to a hamstring injury but added that the club is hopeful he will be back next Wednesday at home vs. Monterrey.