
<p>In the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentine-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentine</a> Super Clasico between<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/river-plate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">River Plate</a> and Boca Juniors </strong>it was not a good day for the home side. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boca-juniors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boca Juniors</a> were beaten 2-0 by their archrivals and River Plate can now claim two consecutive wins against Los Xeneizes in their last two clasicos.</p>



<p>Sadly, a strange incident did occur at the stadium as a 55-year-old River Plate supporter who has not had his name revealed, traveled from Misiones to Buenos Aires, some 1,000 KM and obtained a ticket to see the match at La Bombonera. The fan sat in the home supporters area and called a lot of attention to himself.</p>


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<p>The man dressed in pink jeans, a black shirt, blonde dyed hair, and a pink scarf is not the ideal attire worn for a Super Clasico at La Bombonera, worse yet a Boca fan saw the man had a River Plate tattoo on his arm and called him out. <strong>The man was later beaten heavily by the fans in the stand and when security arrived was taken completely unconscious to the hospital.</strong></p>



<h2>River Plate fan taken to hospital after Super Clasico</h2>



<p>When the fan was taken to the Argerich hospital he was unresponsive, doctors began to treat the man and wait for him to recover consciousness. When the man did wake up from his injuries, the perplexed doctors realized he simply walked out the front door of the hospital.</p>



<p>Telam reports that the man was worried about his abdomen, which he had operated on a few months prior, he received various kicks to the stomach and the head, he refused to get any further assistance and left the hospital.</p>



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<p>In Buenos Aires and for over 10 years away supporters are not allowed to attend soccer matches in the city, the danger of the Barra Brava culture has meant that in an effort to avoid violence, away fans simply cannot attend. Still, some fans get creative.</p>


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<p>A few weeks ago, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/selena-gomez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Selena Gomez</a></strong> was spotted <strong>rooting for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong> during the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lafc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAFC</a> vs. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> game</strong>. Now, the Argentine striker has decided to <strong>thank her</strong> for the support with an <strong>amazing ‘gift’ for the singer’s Rare Impact charity fund</strong>.</p>



<p>Lionel Messi’s arrival in <strong>Major League Soccer (<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a>)</strong> has generated significant attention for the American league. Naturally, <strong>various celebrities</strong> have attended <strong>Inter Miami’s games</strong> to watch the Argentine forward, and <strong>Selena Gomez is among them</strong>.</p>


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<p>On September 3rd, Inter Miami traveled to California to take on LAFC, one of the MLS’s formidable teams. Surprisingly, the visitors secured a victory, thanks to an outstanding performance by <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-lionel-messi-leaves-selena-gomez-in-shock-after-amazing-play-vs-lafc-20230904-BUS-56895.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi that left everyone in the stands, including Selena Gomez, in awe</a></strong>.</p>



<h2>Lionel Messi expresses his gratitude to Selena Gomez with a jersey donation to her charity</h2>



<p>It appears that Lionel Messi has formed new friendships since his arrival in the United States. Various celebrities have approached the <strong>2022 FIFA World Cup champion</strong> since he landed, <strong>displaying their affection for the striker</strong>.</p>



<p>Messi has recently forged a new friendship with <strong>Selena</strong> <strong>Gomez</strong>. The talented singer was captured on camera <strong>displaying an incredible reaction</strong> to Lionel’s performance against LAFC, and the <strong>striker has expressed his gratitude</strong> for her support.</p>



<p>Gomez has established a charity fund called <strong>Rare Impact</strong> with the aim of <strong>providing support</strong> to individuals grappling with <strong>mental health issues</strong>. This cause is <strong>close to her heart</strong>, particularly as she has <strong>faced her own challenges</strong> <strong>in this area</strong> recently.</p>



<p>The Rare Impact fundraiser is scheduled for October 4th, and Lionel Messi has made a notable contribution. The striker has generously <strong>donated a signed jersey</strong> with an <strong>initial bid of $1,000</strong>. According to several reports, Inter Miami’s captain will <strong>also attend the Rare Impact Fund Gala</strong>.</p>



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<h2>How old is Lionel Messi?</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi is <strong>36 years old</strong> after celebrating his latest birthday on June 24, 2023.</p>






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Lionel Messi gives Selena Gomez an incredible 'gift'

Lionel Messi's classy gesture toward Selena Gomez's Rare Impact charity fund


<p>Even GOATs must deal with brutal realities and for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong>, he and his family are preparing for life without one of their closest family members, their Bordeaux Mastiff Hulk.</p>



<p>In a recent interview with Migue Granados the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">World Cup</a> winner revealed that Hulk is currently living at the family home in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a> and is getting first rate care as he lives out his final days. Granados confirmed on his podcast that Messi told him, <em><strong>“Hulk is about to leave us”</strong></em>.</p>


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<p>Given the age and the health issues Bordeaux Mastiff have at the tail end of their lives, Messi made the decision to keep the dog in the family home in Barcelona with vet and staff care, Messi stated that he and the family see the dog every chance they get.</p>



<h2>Hulk Messi</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi gifted Hulk to his future wife Antonela Roccuzzo in 2016, and became a close playmate of Messi’s children, as the years progressed Hulk began to have health issues related to his breed.</p>



<p>Hulk is 7 years old, and it was reported by Bunko that at one point Hulk weighed as much as his soccer star owner. Bordeaux Mastiffs have an average lifespan of 10 years with many of the dogs not reaching their 5th birthday.</p>



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<p>Messi has always photographed himself playing soccer or walking his dog while living and playing at Barcelona.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> is the best player <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a></strong> have produced in years. The Rosario-born winger <strong>silenced his doubters</strong> in the last few years with the national team, taking the country to glory in the 2021 Copa America and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">2022 World Cup</a>.</p>



<p>At 36, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner <strong>continues to be the most impactful</strong> player of <em>La Albiceleste</em>. That’s why Lionel Scaloni and his teammates want to convince Leo to play in the 2026 World Cup.</p>



<p>With Messi on the field, Argentina will always have more chances to succeed. However, the three-time world champions <strong>can also count on other players</strong>, as some of them already are more valuable than their captain.</p>



<h2>Seven Argentine players worth more than Messi</h2>



<p>According to <em>Transfermarkt</em>, Lionel Messi’s market value is<strong> €35 million</strong>. There are seven Argentine players worth more than him: <strong>Lautaro Martinez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Cristian Romero, Julian Alvarez, Lisandro Martinez, and Rodrigo de Paul.</strong></p>



<ol><li>Lautaro Martinez – €85 million</li><li>Enzo Fernandez – €80 million</li><li>Alexis Mac Allister – €65 million</li><li>Cristian Romero – €60 million</li><li>Julian Alvarez – €60 million</li><li>Lisandro Martinez – €50 million</li><li>Rodrigo de Paul – €40 million</li></ol>



<p>This is not exactly a surprise, since <strong>age is an important factor</strong> when it comes to determine the market value of any player. Besides, there’s a reason why Argentina won the last World Cup. Messi may have taken the spotlight, he didn’t do it on his own.</p>


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<h2>How many goals has Lionel Messi scored at Qatar 2022?</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup by scoring <strong>seven goals</strong>, four of them from the penalty spot.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> is 36-years old, but he looks unstoppable with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong> in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a></strong>. The legend has scored eleven goals in two months and hoisted his first trophy in the US after winning the <strong>2023 Leagues Cup</strong>.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, with Argentina’s national team, Messi was the key factor in the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against <strong>Ecuador</strong>. Though he missed the next game at <strong>Bolivia</strong>, Leo is still the leader of the strongest squad at the international level.</p>


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<p>That’s why, considering Lionel Messi doesn’t seem to be <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-talks-about-possible-retirement-date-with-inter-miami-20230823-BUS-51257.html">ready for retirement</a></strong>, the big question is if he will consider to defend the title in the tournament which will be played in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mexico">Mexico</a></strong>, the United States and Canada.</p>



<h2>Will Lionel Messi play in the 2026 World Cup?</h2>



<p><strong>Lionel Messi </strong>explained if he will be ready or not to play the <strong>2026 World Cup</strong> with <strong>Argentina</strong>. It all happened during an exclusive interview with Migue Granados in the famous program Olga. </p>







<p><em>“I honestly don’t know. I don’t think about it yet because it’s too far away. I do think in Copa America (2024) and my goal is to be ready for that tournament in the US. It’s going to be very nice. Here there are spectacular stadiums and a great environment.”</em></p>



<p>Though his presence at the <strong>Copa America</strong> in 2024 seems to be confirmed, the final decision for the <strong>World Cup</strong> will depend on a lot of factors. That’s why Messi is very cautious about that scenario. </p>


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<p><em>“Years pass by and we’ll see how I’m feeling. The MLS is another rhythm. It’s going to be day by day. There are three years left for the World Cup. I made an important decision leaving Europe to come to Miami. Right now, I don’t want to think about the next step. I just want to enjoy.”</em></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> is without any doubt <strong>one of the most influential</strong> athletes on Earth. The Argentine star has revolutionized <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">Major League Soccer</a></strong> since he joined <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong>, as soccer fans in the US will do anything to see him in action.</p>



<p>Despite being extremely famous and having worldwide popularity, the 36-year-old <strong>keeps a low profile for a player of his notoriety</strong>. Every now and then he posts on Instagram, but doesn’t share too much of his privacy.</p>



<p>The few things that fans get to know about his private life are usually leaks from the media or comments from people close to him. In fact, one of Messi’s relatives recently revealed what Leo’s WhatsApp photo is.</p>



<h2>What is Lionel Messi’s WhatsApp photo?</h2>



<p>In an appearance on the podcast <em>Degenera2</em>, Leo’s nephew Tomas Messi showed that the Argentine star has a picture <strong>with Antonela Roccuzzo and their kids after the 2022 World Cup final</strong> as his profile picture on WhatsApp.</p>



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<p>The photo was taken shortly after he lifted the trophy next to his teammates, while everyone was still celebrating on the field. It’s undoubtedly an unforgettable moment, which Messi enjoyed next to his loved ones.</p>



<h2>How many goals has Lionel Messi scored at Qatar 2022?</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi <strong>scored seven goals</strong> in as many appearances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.</p>



<p>He found the net against Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Australia, Netherlands, Croatia, and France (twice).</p>



<h2>Will Lionel Messi play at the 2026 World Cup?</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi said he <strong>doesn’t intend</strong> to play in another World Cup, though he <strong>hasn’t fully closed the door</strong> on that possibility yet.</p>



<p>Leo <strong>will be 39 in 2026</strong>, which is why he doesn’t see himself taking part in the next edition. However, coach Lionel Scaloni and his teammates will do everything they can to keep him on board. But of course, Argentina will first have to qualify for the tournament.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> continues to be arguably the most fascinating soccer player on Earth, but he’s not getting any younger. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a></strong> are aware that Leo is in the final stages of his career, and that he may not even take part in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">2026 World Cup</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Even if <em>La Albiceleste</em> qualify for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, <strong>nothing guarantees that Messi will be there</strong>. In fact, the Inter Miami star said many times that Qatar 2022 may have been his last World Cup<strong>.</strong></p>



<p>However, there could be another option for Messi to have his last dance with the national team in great fashion. <strong>Javier Mascherano</strong>, who is currently in charge of the U23 Argentine national team, said <strong>he’d love to see Messi playing in the Paris 2024 Olympics.</strong></p>



<h2>Will 2024 Olympics be Messi’s last dance with Argentina?</h2>



<p>“<strong><em>In the event that we qualify for the Olympics, we would be proud to have [Lionel] Messi and [Angel] Di Maria,”</em></strong> Mascherano told <em>TyC Sports. “<strong>They have earned the right to choose</strong>, the possibility is there because we can take three seniors with us.</em>“</p>



<p>Messi and Di Maria led Argentina to their second gold medal in soccer <strong>in Beijing 2008</strong>. Mascherano even said he would let Argentina national team manager <strong>Lionel Scaloni</strong> to coach the Olympics team if he wants to.</p>



<p><em><strong>“I have spoken with [Lionel] Scaloni at the time that, if we qualify, if he wants to be the coach of the Olympic team, I’d have no problem.”</strong></em></p>


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<h2>Can Messi play both in Copa America and the Olympics in 2024?</h2>



<p>As interesting as it sounds, we have to keep in mind that <strong>the Paris 2024 Olympic Games start 12 days after the 2024 Copa America final</strong>. If Messi takes part in the continental tournament, he <strong>would have no time to rest</strong> for the following event.</p>


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Not the World Cup: Messi's last dance with Argentina could be after Copa America 2024


<p>When your brother is the mastermind behind <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentina</a>’s World Cup championship, he’s the best influencer you can possibly ask for. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-scaloni" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Scaloni </a></strong>was on AFA Studio an interview show where he spoke about his family, in one instance he mentioned a bakery shop owned by his sister Corina.</p>



<p>The bakery is called <strong>Scala Bakery</strong> and is located in the remote town of Pujato, Santa Fe with a total population of around 4,000 people. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/world-cup-winning-coach-lionel-scaloni-on-mls-level-of-play-20230816-BUS-47103.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scaloni</a> jokingly stated that his sister wanted him to promote the enterprise, but he laughed stating, “on Instagram she already has 2,600 followers, that’s like half the town.”</p>


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<p><strong><em>“Does she think that because I promote (the bakery) that it will sell more? Who is going to buy (pastries) in Pujato?” </em></strong>Scaloni joked. The World Cup winning manager set off a chain of events that Corina is very thrilled about.</p>



<h2>Scala Bakery with overflow of orders</h2>



<p>As soon as the AFA Studio interview was aired the Instagram profile grew exponentially, from 2,600 followers, it now has 360,000 followers as of this morning. The overflow of orders became so much that Corina had to move the wait time from 24 hours to 72 hours.</p>


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<p>Clients from as far as Jujuy Argentina are requesting cookies and cakes, the work is done by hand and takes time to elaborate. The bakery wants to be able to cover as much of the territory around Pujato as possible, but fans of Argentina are willing to wait however long to taste a pastry by the sister of the national team’s manager with request from all over the country.</p>


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<p>Even at 36, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> continues to be one of, if not the most influential soccer player on Earth. The Argentine superstar shocked everyone by joining <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong>, but he immediately turned <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a></strong> around.</p>



<p>Shortly after shining at the World Cup in Qatar, Messi is <strong>proving everyone he still has a lot left in the tank</strong>. Apart from making an impact in the US, he once again shone for his country in the Conmebol Qualifiers.</p>



<p>Last week, Leo scored a free-kick goal to give the reigning world champions the victory against Ecuador. But in his post-game interview Messi didn’t talk about himself. Instead, he <strong>praised one of his teammates</strong>.</p>



<h2>Lionel Messi says Cristian Romero is the world’s best defender</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>For me, he is the best defender in the world right now</strong></em>,” Messi said about Argentine center-back Cristian Romero. “<em>Amazing performance tonight, man of the match.”</em></p>



<p>Romero had a fantastic performance that night, <strong>but he’s been playing at an incredible level for a while.</strong> The Tottenham defender made a name for himself at the 2021 Copa America, playing a pivotal role in Argentina’s success. Eventually, he became a pivotal member of the world champions.</p>


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<h2>How much did Tottenham pay for Cristian Romero?</h2>



<p>Tottenham signed Cristian Romero on loan from Atalanta in the summer of 2021, and only a year later made the move permanent <strong>for €50 million</strong>.</p>



<h2>How old is Cristian Romero?</h2>



<p>Born in April 27, 1998, Cristian Romero is 25 years old.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a></strong> overcame the high altitude of La Paz to claim a commanding 3-0 win over <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bolivia">Bolivia</a></strong> on Matchday 2 of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup-qualifiers">South American 2026 World Cup Qualifiers</a></strong>. This time, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> watched the action from the sidelines.</p>



<p>The 36-year-old traveled with the team after helping La Albiceleste beat Ecuador with a free-kick goal, but didn’t take part in training. In the end, Lionel Scaloni <strong>agreed to give him much-needed rest.</strong></p>



<p>Messi had no time to stop since joining Inter Miami, having played 11 games in six weeks. But since Leo wasn’t included as a substitute, Argentina <strong>found another way</strong> to get him authorization to be on the bench.</p>



<h2>Messi signs as an auxiliary for the Bolivia-Argentina game</h2>



<p>According to Maximiliano Grillo of <em>TNT Sports</em>, Lionel Messi <strong>signed the match sheet of the Bolivia – Argentina game as an auxiliary</strong> to be allowed to sit on the substitutes’ bench.</p>



<h2>How many goals has Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami?</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi has so far scored <strong>11 goals</strong> in 11 appearances for Inter Miami.</p>



<h2>Will Lionel Messi play in the 2026 World Cup?</h2>



<p>Though Lionel Messi said he doesn’t see himself playing in the next World Cup, <strong>it’s still too soon to tell</strong>.</p>


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<p>First of all, Argentina have to secure their spot, of course. Besides, Scaloni and Leo’s teammates have made it clear they’d like him to stay.</p>


Argentina's hilarious strategy to get Lionel Messi on the bench vs. Bolivia

Argentina's hilarious strategy to get Lionel Messi on the bench vs. Bolivia - Bolavip US


<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> </strong>sat out playing against Bolivia in Conmebol World Cup qualifying, the defending world champions did not need him as they made short work of the hosts 3-0. Messi, who played in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentina</a>’s opening match against Ecuador, scored a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-lionel-messi-gives-argentina-the-victory-with-a-fantastic-free-kick-20230908-BUS-59538.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sensational free kick</a> to win the match but looked fatigued.</p>



<p>In fact, prior to his games with <strong>Argentina</strong>, the 36-year-old was slowing down after his electric start to his <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong> career in the League’s Cup. Messi did provide 2 assists in his team’s 3-1 win over MLS champions LAFC.</p>


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<p>Messi was the only player from the Argentine national team to leave the group following the win against Bolivia in La Paz. Messi flew on a private jet to Fort Lauderdale where he is expected to play against Atlanta United in MLS action on Saturday.</p>



<h2>Next batch of games for Messi</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi is slated to play a hectic schedule on his way to what could be the road to the MLS playoffs. <strong>Messi should play in 7 games in the next 22 days, but his availability will be checked by the Inter Miami staff once the Argentine returns to training as reported by Diario Ole in Argentina.</strong></p>



<p>In the next batch of games Messi is expected to at least come off the bench against Atlanta United, then comes a home match against Toronto FC, a rivalry game away from home against Orlando City, the US Open Cup final at home against the Houston Dynamo, and a game against NYCFC to close out September.</p>


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<p>To start October, it’s on the road against the Chicago Fire and at home against Cincinnati before hopping on a plane to partake in Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifying matches, all of this without a preseason, both Argentina and Inter Miami will have to watch carefully to not force their biggest star.</p>


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