Lionel Messi on potentially playing in 2026 World Cup: 'Time will tell' Lionel Messi won the World Cup in 2022, won the Copa America in 2021, and wants to show he has the hunger to win some more — maybe even in t... JUNE 13 Lionel Messi returns for Argentina in 1-0 Copa América warmup victory over Ecuador Angel Di Maria scored the lone goal as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, as Argentina won 1... JUNE 10 Ángel Di Maria will retire from Argentina duty after Copa América 2024 Ángel Di María announced Tuesday that he will not return to Argentina's national team following Copa América 2024. OCTOBER 17, 2023 Argentina beats Bolivia 3-0 in World Cup qualifier without Lionel Messi Ángel Di María scored a goal and assisted Enzo Fernández on another to lead Lionel Messi-less Argentina to a World Cup qualifier win over Bo... SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 Active in cameo agaisnt Udinese Di Maria created two scoring chances and recorded three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and two corners in 28 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Udinese.Impact Di Maria didn't draw the start but was instrumental in the final push for his side, contributing across the board on offense. He has been largely up and down this season and had a consistent and injury-free stretch only right after the World Cup. He has tallied eight goals, seven assists, 64 chances created, and 135 crosses (48 accurate) in 36 matches. He joined on a one-year contract, and Juventus are reportedly unlikely to extend it. JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Muted versus Milan Di Maria registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), two chances created, and one corner in Sunday's 0-1 loss against AC Milan.Impact Di Maria had another low-wattage display in a rather underwhelming conclusion of his season. He has recorded five shots (one on target), six chances created, 13 crosses (two accurate), and five corners in the last five matches. Juventus will visit Udinese in the final round. MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Uses as a sub versus Empoli Di Maria drew three fouls and generated one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Monday's 4-1 defeat to Empoli.Impact Di Maria was used as a sub following a midweek Europa League bout and didn't do much. He has recorded five shots (one on target), six key passes, 15 crosses (three accurate), and six corners in the last five matches. Juventus will host Milan Sunday. MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Creates three chances off bench Di Maria recorded three chances created, one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 win against Cremonese.Impact Di Maria created three chances Sunday, his most in Serie A since Feb. 28 versus Torino. He also took one off-target shot, whipped in one inaccurate cross, took one corner and drew two fouls in his 24 minutes of action off the bench. MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Swings in four crosses in Atalanta game Di Maria created two scoring chances and recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Atalanta.Impact Di Maria was reasonably productive, as he led his side on deliveries and chances despite the low tallies, but he also sent a curled shot wide from a favorable position in the first half. He hasn't contributed to a goal in a couple of months now. He has notched six shots (one on target), seven chances created, 21 crosses (five accurate), and nine corners in the last five games. Juventus will host Sevilla in Europa League Thursday and then Cremonese Sunday. MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Takes shot in win Di Maria took a shot and created a chance in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Lecce. He also made an interception in the match.Impact Di Maria returned from a minor ankle injury to start in attacking midfield on Wednesday as his side ended four-game winless run in Serie with a victory over Lecce. MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Will start versus Lecce Di Maria (ankle) will be in the starting XI against Lecce on Wednesday.Impact Prior to his one-match absence, Di Maria had been in and out of the starting XI, featuring in just three of his previous eight contests including being an unused substitute twice. Perhaps unsurprisingly given his lack of starts, Di Maria is currently mired in a six-match goal drought with his last tally coming March 9 in Europa League action versus SC Freiburg. MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Fit for Lecce game Di Maria "is fine and his ankle has healed," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.Impact DI Maria will return after missing the past game with a knock and could be back in the XI if in good enough shape. He has notched eight shots (four on target), eight key passes, 24 crosses (six crosses), and eight corners in his last five matches, without contributing to a goal. MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Ruled out for Bologna game Di Maria hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Bologna due to an ankle contusion, Goal reports.Impact Di Maria won't travel with the team and will be re-assessed ahead of the midweek round. Dusan Vlahovic (ankle), Arkadiusz Milik, Federico Chiesa, and Matias Soule will be the offensive weapons at the disposal of the coach Sunday. APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Used as a sub versus Napoli Di Maria won three duels and registered one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in 29 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss versus Napoli.Impact Di Maria was partially rested in between key cup fixtures, but he was very lively and had scored on a great solo counter, but it was waved off due to an early foul by a teammate. He hasn't contributed to a goal in the five fixtures, posting nine shots (two on target), nine chances created, 25 crosses (six accurate), and eight corners. Juventus will visit Bologna Sunday. APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Swings in nine crosses in Lazio game Di Maria created one scoring chance and registered one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate), and two corners in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Lazio.Impact Di Mario had multiple classy plays in the final third and paced his team in deliveries, but he didn't manage to break through, especially as they laid siege late. He has recorded one goal, one assist, eight shots (three on target), and 11 chances created in his last five appearances. Juventus will host Sporting CP in Europa League Thursday and then face Sassuolo away next Sunday. APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Comes off bench in Verona tilt Di Maria drew one foul and recorded one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in 30 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.Impact Di Maria was used as a sub after international duties and wasn't great during his time on the pitch. He'll be back in the XI sooner rather than later. He has scored and assisted once in the past four appearances, tallying seven shots (three on target), 12 chances created, and 20 crosses (nine accurate). Juventus will visit Lazio Saturday. APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE DNP in Inter clash Di Maria was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter.Impact Di Maria didn't play for the third game in a row as he was still dealing with a thigh problem, even though he was technically available for the most recent two. Coach Massimiliano Allegri stated that he wasn't fielded "to avoid losing him for a month." He'll likely continue to be carefully managed the rest of the way. He has logged eight goals, seven assists, 42 shots, and 44 key passes in 22 appearances so far. Juventus will host Verona on April 1. MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Spared in Europa League Di Maria (thigh) didn't play in Thursday's 2-0 win over Freiburg.Impact Di Maria wasn't needed as Juventus built a commanding lead on aggregate thanks to a PK and a red card against the opponents in the first half. The coach stated that he was healthy and simply preserved given the situation. Whoever is in better shape between him and Federico Chiesa will likely get the nod next to Dusan Vlahovic versus Inter. MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Called up for Freiburg match Di Maria (thigh) has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Freiburg Thursday.Impact Di Maria has reportedly remained limited in training early in the week after missing the past one, so he might have to go through a late fitness test and isn't a lock to start. He has logged five goals in the past five matches thanks to a hat-trick, adding one assist, 15 shots (ten on target), and 14 chances created. MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Will miss Sampdoria game Di Maria will be rested Sunday due to a minor thigh problem in order to be available Thursday in Europa League, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.Impact Di Maria took some tests after experiencing some discomfort late in the first Freiburg match. While they revealed no major issues, he'll be load managed in this one. Fabio Miretti or Matias Soule will play in the hole since Juventus have run out of healthy attackers. MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Active against Roma Di Maria recorded three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate), two chances created, and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.Impact Di Maria had a strong showing even though his team didn't manage to score and ultimately lost in this one, pacing it in crosses and key passes. He has logged four goals, one assist, 17 shots (12 on target), and nine chances created in the last five matches. Juventus will host Freiburg in Europa League Thursday and then Sampdoria Sunday. MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Assists Tuesday Di Maria assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Torino.Impact Di Maria kept his red-hot form going, assisting to move to five goal contributions in his last three matches. The winger has been on fire in Serie A with eight goal contributions in just 10 starts, while also finding some major form in the second half of the season. Di Maria will continue to drive play with Juventus including a major role on set-pieces. FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE Man United beats Barcelona 2-1 to advance in Europa League Antony fired Manchester United to a memorable 2-1 win against Barcelona and kept Erik ten Hag’s four-pronged trophy hunt on track FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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