Alexis Mac Allister marked Argentina’s first match without Lionel Messi by setting up the opening goal in a 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia on Wednesday. The Liverpool midfielder started in central midfield and played 74 minutes, with Argentinian media suggesting he could inherit Messi’s number 10 shirt after impressing back home.
Manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed the decision on who will eventually wear the iconic number will not come until after Messi’s farewell appearance against Burkina Faso on Saturday. “We aren’t obligated to assign it for these matches, so we won’t give it to anyone until Leo’s farewell game,” Scaloni said.
Rio Ngumoha made history for England on Tuesday, becoming the Three Lions’ third-youngest competitive debutant after coming on in the 71st minute of their 2-0 victory over Czechia. Only Wayne Rooney and Jude Bellingham have represented England at a younger age in competitive matches.
Victor Munoz appeared as a substitute for Spain in their 4-1 Nations League win over Croatia, while Trey Nyoni claimed an assist for England Under-20s against France and Prince Cisse started for Wales Under-19s.
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