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Argentina Stroll to Pre-World Cup Win over Honduras
Lautaro Martínez and Giuliano Simeone scored as Argentina controlled the match, while Lionel Messi stayed out to manage fitness for the World Cup.
- On Saturday in College Station, Texas, Argentina defeated Honduras 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up match, with Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone scoring while captain Lionel Messi remained on the bench.
- Head coach Lionel Scaloni opted against risking Messi to manage muscle fatigue following a hamstring injury sustained on May 24, aiming to ensure his captain remains fit for the FIFA World Cup.
- Martinez converted a penalty at 37 minutes after Nicolas Tagliafico was fouled by Cristopher Melendez, then produced an intelligent backheel at 54 minutes allowing Simeone to fire past goalkeeper Edrick Menjivar.
- The two-goal cushion allowed Argentina to dictate the tempo and provided Scaloni an opportunity to assess several squad members as the team controlled proceedings throughout the second half.
- Argentina faces Iceland in their final friendly match in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday before beginning their World Cup group campaign against Algeria on June 17 in Kansas City.
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The Argentine national football team defeated Honduras 2-0 in their first World Cup warm-up match.
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Argentina stroll to pre-World Cup win over Honduras
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Messi sits out Argentina's friendly against Honduras while managi
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi sat out Argentina’s friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcoming World Cup . Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M before the game. He stayed on the bench, though, watching from the sideline as Argentina won 2-0.…
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