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During Colombia ’s impressive run towards the 1994 World Cup in the United States, the South Americans embarked on a global tour that saw Carlos Valderrama, Faustino Asprilla and Freddy Rincon play 21 friendlies in 16 different cities around the world.

Lionel Messi 'shushed' the Mexican fans who were booing and showing disrespectful gestures by reminding them of THIS certain fact. WATCH.

First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G Lionel Messi sparked another controversy during Inter Miami's club-friendly match against Club America. The footballer taunted Mexico fans who booed him during the match.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he has given little importance to Lionel Messi 's provocative celebration following his goal against Club América on Saturday, before claiming that Liga MX teams have always been "hostile" against Argentinians.

This will be the second time in history that El Tri faces River Plate. The two met in a friendly match nearly 75 years ago when River made a preseason tour in Mexico. On Feb. 19, 1950, Mexico defeated the Argentine club 2–0 at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City.

Messi faced plenty of backlash from those in Mexico after mocking their lack of World Cup success compared to Argentina's decorated history. Notably, former "El Tri" international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista called out the Argentinian for a "lack of professionalism and education."

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Here's everything you need to know about the beef between Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and fans of Mexico's men's national team.

The industrial warehouse market in the Bajío region saw strong growth in 2024 despite geopolitical tensions threatening nearshoring investments in Mexico.

Midway through the first half, Messi scored an equalizing header. His celebration was far from typical. After briefly celebrating with Luis Suárez and his teammates, he turned towards the section of Club América fans who had been relentlessly targeting him. He displayed his iconic number 10 jersey, and with a defiant gesture, pointed toward them.

Colombian migrants deported from the United States arrived in Bogotá. Soldiers marched with torches in Havana to mark the 172nd anniversary of the birth of Cuban independence hero José Martí.