AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Injury Update: Argentina have suffered a fresh blow ahead of the June 11 kickoff, with defender Leonardo Balerdi ruled out of the World Cup due to a right calf soleus muscle injury. The AFA confirmed he felt discomfort during training in College Station, Texas, and will be replaced on the 26-man roster. Friendly in Texas: In the penultimate warm-up, Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 at Kyle Field, with goals from Lautaro Martínez (penalty) and Giuliano Simeone. Messi Fitness Watch: Lionel Messi again sat out, managing muscle fatigue and a mild hamstring strain, though coach Lionel Scaloni says he’s improving and could play minutes in upcoming warm-ups. Club Transfer Noise: Off the pitch, Barcelona’s acting president Rafa Yuste criticized Atlético Madrid’s social media jabs tied to Julián Álvarez speculation, calling the posts “extremely bad taste.”
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