Lionel Scaloni: Last News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will scarcely believe the injury problems which are plaguing his squad already this season.

Erik ten Hag will hope that no other Manchester United player is added to the treatment room after the international break, ahead of the Premier League run-in.

Football superstar Lionel Messi has hit out after being left appalled by the treatment of Argentina supporters by heavy-handed Brazilian police.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, September 12.

Javier Mascherano is as excited by Alejandro Garnacho as everyone else - according to former Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho was handed his senior Argentina debut on Thursday afternoon as they beat Australia 2-0.

Celtic star Alexander Bernabei is reportedly in line for a shock international call-up for world champions Argentina.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates face a crucial top of the table clash against Al-Ittihad in a fixture which will be officiated by controversial Spanish official Mateu Lahoz, according to AS.

Lisandro Martinez has told Spain to “forget about” trying to convince Alejandro Garnacho to switch his international allegiance from Argentina.

Argentina World Cup hero Lionel Messi has confirmed he will not retire from international duty after his country triumphed in an enthralling final against France.

It's Messi versus Mbappe in the battle of the superstars as Argentina take on France in Qatar to decide who takes home the World Cup trophy.

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has stuck two fingers up at snipers who have accused his World Cup chasers of being bad winners.

Lionel Messi netted his 88th Argentina goal with a sublime second-half chip against Honduras on Friday to delight his adoring supporters on social media. The Barcelona icon, who continues to impress during this second season in France with PSG, stole the show during the first fixture of the international break as Lionel Scaloni's side won 3-0 in a Miami friendly.With Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez opening the scoring from inside the six-yard box after smart work from Papu Gomez, Messi doubled the lead before the break by dispatching a penalty won by Giovani Lo Celso. READ MORE: Lionel Messi free-kick just like 'real life FIFA' as fans spot familiar camera set-upWith Argentina cruising towards their ninth victory from their last 11 matches having been unbeaten in 34 games, Messi made sure by chipping Luis Lopez from 25 yards.Latching onto a Enzo Fernandez tackle to send the ball into the back of the net over the despairing keeper - Messi brought his Argentina tally to 88 goals from 163 fixtures.Despite his extended success at the highest level and countless displays of brilliance, Messi continues to astound his fans who paid tribute on social media. What is your favourite ever Lionel Messi goal? Tell us in the comments section below. One fan wrote: "Oh snap!!!! Messi is a cheat code." With a second adding: "It's easy for this man...

Lionel Messi has not had the easiest season after leaving Barcelona for PSG, but the Argentina star provided a timely reminder against Italy of how devastating he can be with the ball at his feet with a phenomenal display of skill.The 34-year-old was selected by Lionel Scaloni for Argentina’s Finalissima clash against Euro 2020 winners Italy, the first of its kind pitting the Copa America champions against the European winners. And it was Messi who stole the show with an outrageous piece of dribbling to silence his doubters.Receiving a pass into feet and his back to goal, Messi kept the ball glued to his feet as he swivelled away from Azzurri full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Feyenoord star Marcos Senesi is stuck in an international tug-of-war between Italy and Argentina with both sides set to face off next month.The 25-year-old is eligible for both countries but has yet to make a single cap for either of them despite interest from both sides. And he now has a decision to make after being called up to the Italy squad by manager Roberto Mancini.However, the defender would rather play for the country of his birth - Argentina.

Manchester United starlet Alejandro Garnacho says it is a dream come true to receive a shock call-up to the senior Argentina side. The 17-year-old is yet to make his senior debut at club level but could represent the South American giants later this week after being named in Lionel Scaloni's side for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of River Plate striker Julian Alvarez before Monday's transfer deadline.

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is facing a meltdown with two of his star players in a major international bust-up.Argentina are set to completely ignore Villa's stance over the release of keeper Emi Martinez and £38m new signing Emiliano Buendia.Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni says as far as he's concerned the duo WILL play in all three games meaning they will miss two Premier League games.Villa had come to an arrangement where they agreed to release their players for matches with Venezuela and Brazil on the condition they miss the last one against Bolivia.That would have meant that with 10 days quarantine on their return they would only miss the league game with Chelsea on September 11.Scaloni appears ready to totally ignore that, saying:

Will Argentina go on to win the World Cup in 2022? Let us know in the comments section. When the final whistle went, Argentina TV declared "Argentina Champions, Lionel Messi Champion!'' The victory was Argentina's 15th Copa America triumph and means they draw level with Uruguay as the all-time leading winners.Their win extended their sequence of undefeated matches to 20 under Lionel Scaloni and handed Brazil their first competitive defeat since they lost to Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup.

PSG star Mauro Icardi is enjoying a relaxing summer after missing out on Argentina’s Copa America squad – but wife Wanda is keeping the striker on his toes by teasing him on Instagram. Icardi, 28, scored just eight goals in 24 appearances for PSG last season, leading former West Ham defender and current Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni to leave him at home this summer.Scaloni’s shock decision has allowed Icardi to enjoy a rare summer off, and the striker has been soaking up the sun with stunning wife Wanda.

Lionel Messi allegedly called Bolivia’s head coach “baldie” during a furious bust-up with Argentina’s South American rivals on international duty. The Barcelona legend helped Argentina claim a 2-1 win over Bolivia on Tuesday night, with Lionel Scaloni’s side coming from behind to earn victory thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Joaquin Correa.