Messi vs Salah in round of 32, Golden Boot lead, Arsenal chase Aranda
Messi vs Salah, Tuesday night
Argentina face Egypt in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, and the matchup writes itself: Lionel Messi against Mohamed Salah (2). One superstar goes home. Your team enters as a strengthened favorite after Germany crashed out on penalties to Paraguay, clearing the path further.
A win sets up a likely quarterfinal against the Australia–Egypt winner.
Messi leads the Golden Boot race with 7
Four names are running this World Cup: Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, and Kane. 27 goals between them (4). Messi sits tied for the Golden Boot lead with 7 goals, and Argentina have not even played their round of 32 match yet. The knockout stage belongs to him.
Arsenal want Boca's Tomas Aranda
Arsenal have joined Fiorentina in the race for Boca Juniors midfielder Tomas Aranda (3). Mikel Arteta's side are tracking the young Argentine with a summer move in mind. No bid yet, but the interest is concrete.
Sources
- 2. 101greatgoals.com — Argentina v Egypt: Predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch as Messi and Salah go head to head
- 3. justarsenal.com — Arsenal joins the race for Boca Juniors midfielder
- 4. ge.globo.com — A Copa virou deles: Haaland, Mbappé, Messi e Kane brilham e protagonizam mata-mata