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City’s Enzo Fernandez gamble raises three red flags

Manchester City’s £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez is described as a bold rebuild move, but the piece argues the deal carries three problems: a colossal cost with doubts over value, temperamental and disciplinary red flags from the midfielder, and tactical questions about how he fits City’s midfield alongside Rodri and Bernardo Silva (amid plans that also involve Anderson and Bouaddi).

1 month ago•Source: The Independent

Messi eyes outright World Cup scoring record as Argentina face Austria

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15.25 min•3 months ago

Messi eyes outright World Cup scoring record as Argentina face Austria

Argentina, the defending champions, meet Austria in World Cup Group J in Dallas as Lionel Messi chases the all-time World Cup goalscoring record after his hat-trick against Algeria, while Austria—who beat Jordan in their opener—aim to deny Messi and secure progression with a draw or better.

via The Independent