Wellington Phoenix B Overview

Martinez admits Messi departure will leave 'massive void'

Emiliano Martinez has opened up on the "massive void" Lionel Messi will leave when he retires from international football. The Chelsea goalkeeper expressed his pride in helping the captain achieve World Cup glory while emphasising the need for the next generation to step up in his absence.

Burkina Faso field emergency squad after severe travel chaos

Burkina Faso were forced to field an emergency U23 squad against world champions Argentina following severe travel logistics chaos. The young side landed in Buenos Aires just five hours before kickoff before suffering a 7-0 defeat.

Argentina v Burkina Faso - International Friendly

Fernandez pleads for Scaloni to stay as Argentina face post-Messi era

Enzo Fernandez has called on Lionel Scaloni to extend his tenure as Argentina manager ahead of a daunting generational transition. The Manchester City midfielder believes retaining the tactician is vital for the Albiceleste as they brace for life without talismanic captain Lionel Messi, whose imminent retirement marks the end of an era.

Flores stars for Boca and Argentina on consecutive days

Leonel Flores has etched his name into local football folklore by turning out for Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team across consecutive days. The 19-year-old winger followed up a decisive league brace at La Bombonera by featuring for Lionel Scaloni's side the very next day, capping off a remarkable week of personal progress.

Argentina vs Burkina Faso Predictions: Hosts to maintain momentum

Get three Argentina vs Burkina Faso predictions and betting tips from our soccer expert, before Saturday’s 8pm ET friendly clash (10/03).

Argentina friendly in doubt despite Burkina Faso taking late private flight

Burkina Faso have secured a last-minute chartered plane to Buenos Aires, yet their exhibition clash against Lionel Scaloni's side still faces major uncertainty. Severe travel delays from Morocco alongside squad departures have plunged the weekend fixture into chaos, leaving event organisers racing against time before the scheduled kick-off in Argentina.

Pos	Team	P	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Eastern Suburbs AFC	2	1	1	2	4	-2	1	L D
8	Napier City Rovers	2	1	1	2	8	-6	1	L D
9	Wellington Phoenix B	2	1	1	1	11	-10	1	L D
10	Auckland FC B	2	0	2	3	5	-2	0	L L
11	Birkenhead United	1	0	1	0	4	-4	0	L

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