Nicholas Otamendi might have gotten Argentina the win with the match's only goal. But it was Leo
Messi all the way and by some distance. He whipped in the corner that led to the centre back's
first goal for the Albiceleste. This was Alejandro Sabella's debut and he must have been glad the
little maestro was at hand to pull the strings.
USMNT
The U.S. Men's National Team lost 1-0 to Costa Rica last night on Rodney Wallace's goal. Here
are some roundups:
- Goal.com
- Associated Press
- MLSSoccer.com
- Soccer America
On the bright side: If you're going to lose to a team you should beat, at least have the winning
goal be scored by an up-and-coming MLS player like left back Rodney Wallace, whose Portland Timbers
visit PPL Park next weekend.
Photo by Michael Janosz/ISIphotos.com
David Beckham has a few teams circling in the water for his services once his contract with the
Los Angeles Galaxy expires at the end of this MLS season, and Paris-St. Germain is the latest to
express an interest.
PSG's sporting director, Leonardo, who worked with Beckham when they were both at AC Milan,
addressed the possibility of bringing him to France, saying that "the door is open" and that he
"would always consider him.
After his much publicized refusal to play for his club during Manchester City's 2-0 denouement at
the hands of Bayern Munich, Carlos Tevez has been left out in the cold by City boss Roberto
Mancini. But with City fighting on four fronts, should they really get rid of Tevez – yes or no?
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