Newell's Old Boys

Newell's Old Boys

2nd in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Messi joins legends with stadiums, stands named after them Messi joins legends with stadiums, stands named after them

As Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys announce a stand will bear his name, here are other greats who've been honored in similar fashion.

Lionel Messi honoured with Newell's stand on 38th birthday Lionel Messi honoured with Newell's stand on 38th birthday

Newell's Old Boys' new stand at their Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium has been named after Lionel Messi, announcing the decision on the day the Inter Miami forward turned 38 years old.

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Goalkeeper Navas shines in Newell's Old Boys' 2-0 win over Boca Juniors Goalkeeper Navas shines in Newell's Old Boys' 2-0 win over Boca Juniors

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION MATCH BETWEEN NEWELL'S OLD BOYS AND BOCA JUNIORS

Ex-Real Madrid GK Keylor Navas joins Newell's on free transfer Ex-Real Madrid GK Keylor Navas joins Newell's on free transfer

Former Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas joined the Argentinian club Newell's Old Boys on a free transfer on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi's son debuts at Argentina tournament in dad's hometown Lionel Messi's son debuts at Argentina tournament in dad's hometown

Thiago Messi, the eldest son of the Argentina star, has made his debut in the "Newell's Cup" tournament in the countryside city of Rosario.

Inter Miami ends preseason with draw vs. Messi's boyhood club Newell's Inter Miami ends preseason with draw vs. Messi's boyhood club Newell's

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi faced for the first time his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys on Thursday in the last preseason match for the MLS side.

Shanyder Borgelin's towering header gives Inter Miami the lead Shanyder Borgelin's towering header gives Inter Miami the lead

Inter Miami takes the 1-0 lead as Shanyder Borgelin puts in the header off the corner.

Lionel Messi to return to Miami lineup vs. Newell's - Martino Lionel Messi to return to Miami lineup vs. Newell's - Martino

Lionel Messi is set to return to Inter Miami's starting lineup for its final preseason game against his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys on Thursday, Miami boss Gerardo "Tata" Martino has confirmed.

Inter Miami to face Messi's childhood club Newell's in Feb. 15 friendly Inter Miami to face Messi's childhood club Newell's in Feb. 15 friendly

Inter Miami will host Newell's Old Boys, the club from Rosario, Argentina, the hometown of Lionel Messi and Gerardo Martino in a friendly match on Feb. 15.

Lionel Messi reflects on retirement plans Lionel Messi reflects on retirement plans

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi talks about his future and whether he could play in Argentina before he retires.

Argentine LPF Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Belgrano (Córdoba.. 1 +3 3
2 Newell's Old Boys 1 +1 3
3 Barracas Central 1 +1 3
4 Unión (Santa Fe) 1 +1 3
5 Aldosivi 1 0 1
6 Argentinos Junior.. 1 0 1
7 Banfield 1 0 1
8 Boca Juniors 1 0 1
9 Central Córdoba (.. 1 0 1
10 Defensa y Justici.. 1 0 1
11 Independiente Riv.. 1 -1 0
12 Tigre 1 -1 0
13 Estudiantes de La.. 1 -1 0
14 Racing Club 1 -1 0
15 Huracán 1 -3 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
21 Luciano Herrer.. 3 15 0
24 Mateo Silvetti 2 15 1
37 Luciano Lollo 2 12 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
5 Éver Banega 4 15 1
20 Gonzalo Maroni 1 16 1
24 Mateo Silvetti 1 15 2