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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.

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.

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.

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.