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Messi could face Ronaldo in new tournament

According to VnExpress September 19, 2023 16:36

In 2024, Argentina could face Portugal in a friendly between top teams.

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) is about to announce a new friendly tournament called Copa Interfederaciones, according to Goal on September 18. The tournament will bring together top teams from South America and Europe, including Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, England, Germany, the Netherlands and France.

Ronaldo và Messi đánh đầu tranh bóng trong trận giao hữu Argentina - Bồ Đào Nha năm 2011. Ảnh: Reuters

Ronaldo and Messi head the ball in a friendly match between Argentina and Portugal in 2011

If called up, Messi could face Ronaldo in the Argentina-Portugal match. Argentina could also face England at Wembley, where they beat Italy 3-0 in the 2022 Intercontinental Super Cup. Messi and Ronaldo have previously met in a friendly between Argentina and Portugal in 2011. The South Americans won 2-1 thanks to goals from Messi and Di Maria, while Ronaldo scored for Portugal.

According toGoal, The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has not yet decided on the participation in the Copa Interfederaciones. However, the parties are actively working to be able to announce the match schedule on November 9. In 2024, Argentina will participate in the Copa America in the United States from June 20 to July 14. The reigning South American champions will also play 6 qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup, taking place in September, October and November.

Argentina have four qualifying matches remaining at the end of 2023, against Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Brazil. Messi and his teammates are currently in second place after two matches, with six points, equal to Brazil but with a worse goal difference. The South American qualifying round consists of 10 teams playing a double round-robin. The top six teams will advance directly to the 2026 World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will have to play a play-off against representatives from another continent.

At the 2022 World Cup, Argentina lost only their opening match against Saudi Arabia, 1-2. They then won all six matches to win the title: Mexico 2-0, Poland 2-0, Australia 2-1, the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties (2-2 draw after 120 minutes), Croatia 3-0 and France 4-2 on penalties (3-3 draw after 120 minutes).

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