BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — With goals from Enzo Fernández and Nicolás Paz, Argentina defeated Mauritania 2-1 on Friday in a friendly match that provided an opportunity for fans to encourage captain Lionel Messi to play in his sixth World Cup.

Inter Miami announce their new stadium will feature "Leo Messi Stand" in a rare move honouring a current player.

Argentina hosts Mauritania on Friday at La Bombonera with Lionel Messi set to start. Get the kickoff time and Scaloni's comments on Messi's World Cup future.

France move past Argentina in the latest FIFA rankings update, while Portugal break into the top 5, with Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo involved.

The relationship between Messi and Joan Laporta remains an uncomfortable one.

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