News

sports

On HALO

11 hours ago

Messi, Argentina Finish SEC Roadtrip With Pre-World Cup Win Over Iceland At Auburn

Could the defending World Cup champions comprehend the sights and sounds of one of college football's best atmospheres? It was a bit of a surreal sight as Lionel Messi and Argentina played Iceland in a pre-World Cup friendly on the campus of Auburn University, cruising to a 3-0 win at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Messi came on as a second-half substitute in Tuesday's win in front of a raucous crowd on The Plains that's normally accustomed to big games on Saturdays in the fall. The soccer superstar, who is set to appear in his sixth World Cup tournament, scored a penalty in the win for the Albiceleste....