Messi and Argentina return to the United States for a tour in March, but who will they play against?

TThe Chinese market has closed its doors to the Argentine national team. lionel messiwill be absent from Hong Kong for the Inter Miami match and announced the cancellation of two friendlies against Ivory Coast and Nigeria.

But the United States opened the door. Lionel ScaloniHe is participating as part of the national team and has already scheduled two dates in March on a short tour, booked from March 18th to 22nd.

first, Argentina I accept el salvador It will be held on March 22nd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. They will play against each other four days later. Nigeria March 26th at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

Although schedules have not yet been finalized in either case, the two matches will serve as preparation for Copa America 2024, which is scheduled to return to the United States in June. Argentina He hopes to defend the 2021 title he won against Brazil.

“beginning, Lionel ScaloniA press release from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) reads: “The Argentine Football Association (AFA) team will play El Salvador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (March 22). The second game will be at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. We will play against Nigeria (March 26).” ). ”

This new tour will be more accessible. lionel messiWith the MLS league tournament starting on Wednesday, February 21st and the competition continuing into December, his match load will be reduced as he won’t have to travel as many miles to play these matches.

during the summer messi In addition to the CONCAF Champions Cup, the Copa America and Leagues Cup will also be held. AFA has even invited Leo to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Game management is extremely important for the 36-year-old, who has been plagued by repeated muscular injuries during the twilight years of his career. In order to prevent such situations and allow players to play longer, it is necessary to control their playing time.

How did Argentina win the Copa America?

In the tense Copa America final, Argentina Take the initiative early on Di MariaHe took the lead with a lob in the 22nd minute. Brazil also fought back, but Richarlison‘s effort was thwarted by an offside decision and a save. martinez.

Despite the drama in the final stages, including a yellow card and a brawl, Argentina Hold it firmly messistumbled in the final minutes and was not sacrificed. The match ended 1-0, but Argentina They won the Copa America title for the first time in 31 years.