Argentina friendlies prove to be no fairy tale for African footballers
When Benin and Burkina Faso flew to Buenos Aires for friendlies against Argentina, both sides expected a trip to remember. But unfortunately, it didn't quite work out like that. Leer más
African football teams, Benin and Burkina Faso, journeyed to Argentina for friendlies against Argentine football superstars, including Lionel Messi. The trip was riddled with difficulties – days-long travel, no hot water, substandard training facilities, and no revenue sharing. Burkina Faso, despite the hardships, faced a 7-0 defeat to Messi's Argentina. The African federations and Argentine organization have been criticized for their handling of the fixture.
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