Source: Daily_Mail
Lionel Messi heading for Arsenal as Argentina confirm Portugal friendly
Argentina will meet Portugal in a friendly in London early next year. [LNB]The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal, on February 9, the Argentina football federation (AFA) have announced. [LNB]The last time the two countries played each other was back in 1972 when Portugal beat Argentina 3-1 in Rio de Janeiro. [LNB] London calling: Argentina and Barcelona star Messi will draw a big crowd[LNB]Since this summer's World Cup, both nations have recorded big friendly wins over world champions Spain, with Argentina beating Vicente del Bosque`s men 4-1 in Buenos Aires in September while Portugal were 4-0 victors in Lisbon last month.[LNB] Argentina, who barring injury will have star man Lionel Messi in their ranks, also confirmed away friendlies in March against the United States and Costa Rica. [LNB] Arsenal face Ipswich as West Ham take on Birmingham in Carling Cup semisWenger tells his young guns: Winning the Carling Cup is not that importantSpanish press hail a clasico: Slap in the face for Jose Mourinho as Barcelona dance against a Real Madrid side with no soulPete Jenson: Ronaldo savours his net gains but Barca is the ultimate goalARSENAL FC
