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The highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Venezuela could be delayed due to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton. Scheduled for Thursday, the match might be pushed to Friday as Argentina face significant travel disruptions caused by the storm. The team, currently in Florida, has encountered difficulties in traveling from Miami to Venezuela. The match is at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin.
The Argentina national team has been training at Inter Miami’s complex in Florida since Sunday. However, Hurricane Milton’s approach is complicating travel plans for Messi and Argentina. According to reports from Doble Amarilla, officials are discussing rescheduling the match, potentially moving it from Thursday to Friday. The main issue lies in the team’s inability to fly out of Miami. That’s because safety concerns surrounding the hurricane have grounded flights.
Coach Lionel Scaloni addressed the situation during a press conference on Tuesday, acknowledging the logistical hurdles. “We had asked to travel today and have been denied travel. We will travel tomorrow, weather permitting, we have no more information than that. These are things that do not depend on us, we have been unlucky,” he said.
While the match is important for both teams, Scaloni emphasized that safety is the priority. “The match is important, but security is much more important. It is an issue that worries us, and we are waiting to see at what time we can leave tomorrow. We are not sure, but it would be in the afternoon,” the coach added.
Hurricane hampering Messi and Argentina
Argentina currently sits at the top of the 2026 World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers. They have six wins and two losses from eight matches. Despite being in a strong position, the team suffered a recent setback, losing 2-1 to Colombia in their previous match. That defeat was their second in the qualifying campaign and came without their star player, Lionel Messi. The Inter Miami star…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-10-09 15:49:34
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