News about Gerardo Martino

During Inter Miami's MLS opener on Wednesday night, Lionel Messi left them speechless with a unique piece of skill. Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona teammate, made his Argentine debut at Chase Stadium, where they dominated the first half against Real Salt Lake for the first time in MLS. Off a Messi assist, Robert Taylor scored the first goal of the season for Gerardo Martino's team, thanks to some poor goalkeeping from Zac MacMath in the Salt Lake goal.

Despite the World Cup champion featuring heavily in advertising, Hong Kong's government has demanded an explanation from the organisers after Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's friendly on Sunday. As he welcomed the 40,000 cheering crowd after, he booed David Beckham, Inter Miami president and co-owner, and thanked them for their 'incredible welcome.' Following a subscription for a glimpse of Messi in action, the Manchester United and England legend was roundly mocked during his address.

Inter Miami didn't have Lionel Messi on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, but the Herons nevertheless managed to keep their MLS playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Gerardo Martino's team got off to a rocky start when Sporting's Dániel Sallói scored nine minutes after being knocked off. Leonardo Campana of Miami converted a penalty in the 25th minute before adding another goal before halftime, and Facundo Faras added his third goal early in the second half to take the lead by a two-goal.

MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: The World Cup is now gearing up for the quarter finals, with Croatia vs. Brazil and Holland vs Argentina determining the first two semi final spots in Qatar on Friday. As we quickly approach the tournament's close, England, France, Morocco, and Portugal will all follow on Saturday.

Coach Gerardo Martino of Mexico is expected to leave his position at the end of the World Cup in Qatar, with the Argentinian chief expected to return to his homeland country and spend time with his family. According to Mexican outlet Record, 'Tata' Martino, 60, is expected to step down from the Mexico national team after the tournament in Qatar, with El Tri on the verge of his first group stage exit since 1978. Record had previously announced that the decision was likely to come back in July, and that the former Barcelona chief, Eduardo Griso, was keen on spending more time with his infant granddaughter.

Despite not playing for Wolves until the end of August, Raul Jimenez has been included in Mexico's final 26-man squad for this month's World Cup in Qatar. Jimenez has only played five times for the midlands club this season, scoring once in the Carabao Cup victory over Preston in the early weeks of the season. Since being hospitalized with a groin injury, the 31-year-old has been ruled in Mexico's squad for the tournament, but despite a shortage of match fitness, he has now been drafted in Mexico manager Gerardo Martino's squad for the tournament.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is less than six months away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer. The group stage draw has arrived and gone, with all eight teams, each consisting of four teams, deciding well ahead of the November 21 launch date. However, only 29 of the 32 participating teams have been decided as it stands. Three of the three places are still up for grabs, two of which will be determined after the intercontinental play-offs, with Australia playing UAE and Costa Rica facing New Zealand.

It's rare for a player to be capped at international level before making his team's first-team debut. Marcelo Flores of Arsenal is one of few notable exceptions, though he is not the only one. Since being born in Georgetown, Ontario, the highly rated attacking midfielder was eligible to play for Canada. Due to his mother's English descent, he was also of concern to England, who called him up to the under-16 setup in 2019. However, Flores, the son of former Mexican footballer Ruben, retaliated against both countries in favor of Mexico after months of speculation.

Javier Hernandez of the Los Angeles Galaxy has let its fanbase know that he will be back in Los Angeles next season in no uncertain terms. Hernandez stopped a fan who was questioning his current location in Los Angeles just days after clinching a game-winner against LAFC in the Cali Clasico on Saturday. Despite yet another prolific season for the MLS side, a Galaxy fan took to Twitter on Saturday to announce that Hernandez will play his final home game on Saturday.

Diego Costa is expected to make his Wolves debut against West Ham on Saturday, despite rumors about Raul Jimenez's fitness. Jimenez has been struggling with a groin injury that prompted him to leave the warm-up against Southampton 1-0 on September 3, and Mexico coach Gerardo Martino said he was 'worried' about the center-forward this week. Costa will play a significant part in Premier League action this season, with Sasa Kalajdzic out for the long term with knee ligament damage.