How to watch Puerto Rico vs Argentina live: Start-time, Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
Lionel Messi is expected to play for Argentina against Puerto Rico in a friendly at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, on Tuesday.
The 38-year-old missed Argentina’s 1-0 win over Venezuela but starred for Inter Miami in a 4-0 victory against Atlanta United, scoring twice and assisting once—a week after providing three assists versus New England.
Messi is set to earn his 195th cap and aims to add to his 114 international goals.
Puerto Rico, led by English coach Charlie Trout, last played in June, beating Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2-1 — their first win in six matches. They’ll hope to challenge the world champions and the legendary Messi.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina match start time today
Lionel Messi is expected to play for Argentina against Puerto Rico & this match Kick off time: 8pm ET Tuesday (October 14)
Where is the Messi' Argentina vs Puerto Rico be played?
— Lionel Messi is expected to play for Argentina against Puerto Rico at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, Argentina and the game’s promoter announced on Monday, Oct. 13.
How to watch Puerto Rico vs Argentina live, Channel, stream
Venue: Chase Stadium — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
TV Channel: None
Streaming: ViX, Fanatiz
Puerto Rico team news vs Argentina
The squad is heavily-insulated with American-based players including multiple players from NCAA schools and USL League One rosters. Their leading scorers — Ricardo Rivera and Gerald Diaz — both play for USL Championship side Miami FC.
Argentina team news vs Puerto Rico
Aside from Messi, Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni could opt to give runs to several players anxious for caps ahead of the World Cup. Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi enters with two caps, while River Plate defender Lautaro Rivero is yet to be capped by the senior team. Palmeiras duo Jose Manuel Lopez and Anibal Moreno are also seeking their first caps, while Crystal Palace keeper Walter Benitez could earn a second cap.
Puerto Rico vs Argentina prediction
If Puerto Rico hangs within a couple of goals it will be notable. Puerto Rico 1-3 Argentina.
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