Messi misses Argentina win over Bolivia in World Cup qualifier

Argentina’s Lionel Messi, right, stands with teammates prior a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Bolivia at the Hernando Siles stadium in La Paz, Bolivia, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Gaston Brito) LA PAZ, Bolivia— Argentina expected a struggle in the altitude of La Paz. The World Cup champion’s climb appeared…

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Messi skips Argentina’s last practice before Fifa World Cup qualifier in Bolivia

Argentina’s Lionel Messi, center, walks with his teammates after a national soccer team practice in La Paz, Bolivia, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Argentina will face Bolivia for a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026, in La Paz, on Tuesday (AP Photo/Juan Karita) LA PAZ, Bolivia — Lionel Messi skipped Argentina’s last practice…

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US Open: Lily Miyazaki seals qualification with win over Viktoria Hruncakova but Liam Broady eliminated after defeat in final qualifier

Lily Miyazaki is through to the US Open after winning her third and final qualifying match against Viktoria Hruncakova – but fellow Brit Liam Broady fell to defeat. Miyazaki joins Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans, Jack Draper, Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage in the main draw for the US Open after beating Slovakian Hruncakova…

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Facing tall odds in Olympic qualifier, Gilas women out to protect top-flight status – rezal404

Jack Animam (No. 75) will anchor the squad that will compete in Sydney. —DENISON REY A. DALUPANG Just before dismissing his charges, Gilas Pilipinas women’s head coach Patrick Aquino called for a huddle. It wasn’t the usual kind where he heaps praises on a player and then offers points of improvement for another. In this…

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