Argentina Seeks New Heroes as Messi Shines

Lionel Messi's absence from the starting lineup in a Major League Soccer match between Toronto FC and Inter Miami disappointed fans who paid high resale prices for tickets, although he did eventually make a brief appearance. Inter Miami has faced challenges adapting to Messi's return from an ankle injury, resulting in a series of draws since his comeback. Meanwhile, Argentina, a nation with a rich sporting tradition, is seeking a new hero as Messi approaches the twilight of his career, with young talents like Franco Colapinto rising in prominence. In the recent Copa America final, Messi's substitution was seen as a turning point that played to Argentina's advantage, highlighting the team's evolving strategy to adapt without him.