AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Quarterfinal Build-Up: Argentina and Switzerland meet Saturday in Kansas City with a semifinal spot on the line, and Lionel Messi is again the center of gravity as coach Lionel Scaloni insists the 39-year-old will stay the world’s best “as long as he wants.” Swiss Injury Blow: Switzerland confirmed attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi is out with a knee injury, a major hit to their scoring punch. Tactical Mindset: Scaloni says the team’s identity is “never give up,” while Switzerland’s Granit Xhaka and Murat Yakin say they’ll try to press high and stay compact to limit Messi. Fan Culture in Kansas City: Argentina supporters held banderazos at Mill Creek Park and Café Corazón ahead of kickoff, turning the city into a loud home-away-from-home. AFA Cyberattack Claim: Separately, Argentina’s Football Association says its official email was hacked after the Egypt match, with messages sent criticizing “corrupt refereeing,” prompting the AFA to warn journalists to ignore suspicious emails.
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