AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoWorld Cup Knockout Focus: Argentina kick off the Round of 32 in Miami on Friday (6 p.m. ET) against Cape Verde, with Lionel Messi back in the spotlight as he chases the Golden Boot and more records after scoring six goals in the group stage; Coach & Team Mindset: Rodrigo De Paul urged no complacency, warning teammates not to look past the match, while Scaloni said Cape Verde’s run “is no accident” and must be respected; Underdog Story: Cape Verde arrive unbeaten after draws with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, and coach Bubista insists “anything can happen,” aiming to trouble Messi’s side; Injury/Lineup Watch: attention is on Cristian Romero’s fitness after recent injury concerns, plus who starts alongside Messi; Local Buenos Aires Flavor: in the capital, a dog walker turned 13 Argentina fans into jersey-clad, barking supporters roaming the streets ahead of the Miami clash; Other Argentina Sports News: Real Madrid denied any plan to sign Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández this summer.
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