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The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Arsenal to play all WSL home games at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal will play all 11 of next season's Women's Super League home matches at Emirates Stadium, and the club will offer season tickets for the first time, it said on Tuesday. The side, which has recorded some of the largest crowds in women's football, made the Emirates its main stadium last season, averaging 34,110 fans in the nine WSL games it played there. 'For us, this is just the beginning, and bringing every WSL match to the Emirates is another step for more supporters to be part of this special journey,' Arsenal coach Renee Slegers said. READ: Argentina has learnt to play without Messi: Scaloni Arsenal, which defeated Barcelona 1-0 last month to win its first Champions League title in 18 years, still plans to play at Meadow Park, Borehamwood in the Women's Champions League league phase, as well as FA Cup and League Cup games. If it qualifies for the Champions League knockout stages, those matches will take place at the 60,704-capacity Emirates. Arsenal recorded a 20 per cent increase in ticket sales for the 2024-25 season over the previous year, selling more than 415,000 tickets. Related Topics Arsenal / WSL
Canada Standard
10-06-2025
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- Canada Standard
Scaloni: Mastantuono's Real Madrid move 'huge'
Xinhua 10 Jun 2025, 12:16 GMT+10 BUENOS AIRES, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni heaped praise on teenager Franco Mastantuono on Monday ahead of the River Plate midfielder's expected move to Real Madrid. The Spanish club has reportedly agreed to a deal worth 45 million U.S. dollars for the 17-year-old, who made his international debut in Argentina's 1-0 win over Chile in Santiago last Thursday. "Going to Real Madrid is a huge thing," Scaloni told a news conference on the eve of Argentina's home World Cup qualifier against Colombia. "We're talking about the best or one of the best clubs in the world. It's a huge step for him and obviously he's still only 17." Mastantuono has been a revelation for River Plate this year with seven goals and four assists in 19 games across all competitions. But Scaloni warned of placing unrealistic expectations on the elegant left-footed playmaker. "We need everyone around him to remember that he's only 17," Scaloni said. "We all have to help to make him better. I'm happy that this is happening because it means that big clubs are looking at Argentine football." Meanwhile, Scaloni confirmed that captain Lionel Messi would start in Tuesday's clash at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The 37-year-old began Thursday's clash on the bench as Scaloni rested key players in the knowledge that a World Cup place is already assured. "Leo will start. We have no doubts, and we hope the fans enjoy him and the team," the 47-year-old head coach said. Argentina leads the 10-team South American group with 34 points, 13 ahead of sixth-placed Colombia with three qualifiers remaining. The top six teams will earn direct entry to football's showpiece tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada next year.
India Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Argentina can play the same way with or without Lionel Messi: Lionel Scaloni
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni feels that his side will continue to play the same with or without the presence of Lionel Messi in the squad. Since making his debut for the national team in 2005, Messi has scored 112 goals in 192 appearances for Argentina, winning the World Cup in 2022 and two Copa America titles and a gold medal during the Beijing Olympics 2008. The 37-year-old missed Argentina's 1-0 win over Uruguay and 4-1 thumping of Brazil in March, which saw the defending World Champions seal their spot for the next World Cup. advertisementHe was back in the squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers and had a cameo appearance during the recent win over Chile. Speaking to the reporters, as quoted by Reuters, Scaloni said that Messi's absence in the past meant that the team had to be rejigged to accommodate other players. World Cup qualifiers: Full coverage "The team is now in a moment where it can play in the same way with Leo (Messi) or without Leo, which used to be more complex in the past as we had to change some players," Scaloni told reporters ahead of the match in Buenos Aires."But now we don't have this necessity and the team works in the same way, that's good."Argentina will be facing Colombia next, who are in sixth spot in the South American World Cup qualifier standings and aiming to distance themselves from the rest. Colombia beat Argentina 2-1 in the reverse fixture in September and Scaloni is wary of the threat posed by them. advertisementThe Argentina boss expects it to be a good contest, especially playing in front of the home crowd. "It's a great team, and with great players, and it has a clear style that can put you in trouble," Scaloni said."We've analysed it, we've shown the players their strengths and what we want to take advantage of. It's going to be a nice game, especially because we play at home, so it's good for our people to see the players."Trending Reel
Business Recorder
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Argentina not overly reliant on Messi, says Scaloni
Argentina have learned to cope with Lionel Messi's absences and no longer need to rejig the line-up when the Inter Miami forward is not available, manager Lionel Scaloni said ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia. Since making his senior debut in 2005, Messi has scored 112 goals in 192 appearances for Argentina, winning the World Cup in 2022, two Copa America titles and a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 37-year-old captain missed Argentina's 1-0 win over Uruguay and 4-1 thrashing of rivals Brazil in March due to injury, with Scaloni's side securing their place at the 2026 World Cup during that international break. He returned to the squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers and made a substitute appearance in Argentina's 1-0 win over Chile last week. 'The team is now in a moment where it can play in the same way with Leo (Messi) or without Leo, which used to be more complex in the past as we had to change some players,' Scaloni told reporters ahead of the match in Buenos Aires. 'But now we don't have this necessity and the team works in the same way, that's good.' While Argentina have already qualified for the World Cup in North America, Colombia are in the sixth and final automatic qualification spot and will be looking to put some distance between themselves and seventh-placed Venezuela with a win. World Cup dream is still alive despite loss to Belgium, Wales manager Bellamy says Colombia beat Argentina 2-1 when the sides last met in the World Cup qualifiers in September. 'It's a great team, and with great players, and it has a clear style that can put you in trouble,' Scaloni said. 'We've analysed it, we've shown the players their strengths and what we want to take advantage of. It's going to be a nice game, especially because we play at home, so it's good for our people to see the players.'
Ammon
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
Argentina not overly reliant on Messi, says Scaloni
Ammon News - Argentina have learned to cope with Lionel Messi's absences and no longer need to rejig the line-up when the Inter Miami forward is not available, manager Lionel Scaloni said ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia. Since making his senior debut in 2005, Messi has scored 112 goals in 192 appearances for Argentina, winning the World Cup in 2022, two Copa America titles and a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 37-year-old captain missed Argentina's 1-0 win over Uruguay and 4-1 thrashing of rivals Brazil in March due to injury, with Scaloni's side securing their place at the 2026 World Cup during that international break. He returned to the squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers and made a substitute appearance in Argentina's 1-0 win over Chile last week. "The team is now in a moment where it can play in the same way with Leo (Messi) or without Leo, which used to be more complex in the past as we had to change some players," Scaloni told reporters ahead of the match in Buenos Aires. "But now we don't have this necessity and the team works in the same way, that's good." While Argentina have already qualified for the World Cup in North America, Colombia are in the sixth and final automatic qualification spot and will be looking to put some distance between themselves and seventh-placed Venezuela with a win. Colombia beat Argentina 2-1 when the sides last met in the World Cup qualifiers in September. "It's a great team, and with great players, and it has a clear style that can put you in trouble," Scaloni said. "We've analysed it, we've shown the players their strengths and what we want to take advantage of. It's going to be a nice game, especially because we play at home, so it's good for our people to see the players." Reuters
