A New Ibra: Arijon Ibrahimović Scores 1 and Sets up Another in Frosinone Win Over Empoli 

Frosinone's Arijon Ibrahimović celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Frosinone and Empoli at Olimpic Stadium, Frosinone, Italy, Monday Nov. 6, 2023. (AP)
Frosinone's Arijon Ibrahimović celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Frosinone and Empoli at Olimpic Stadium, Frosinone, Italy, Monday Nov. 6, 2023. (AP)
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A New Ibra: Arijon Ibrahimović Scores 1 and Sets up Another in Frosinone Win Over Empoli 

Frosinone's Arijon Ibrahimović celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Frosinone and Empoli at Olimpic Stadium, Frosinone, Italy, Monday Nov. 6, 2023. (AP)
Frosinone's Arijon Ibrahimović celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Frosinone and Empoli at Olimpic Stadium, Frosinone, Italy, Monday Nov. 6, 2023. (AP)

There’s a new Ibrahimović making waves in Serie A.

Arijon Ibrahimović set up one goal and then scored another for Frosinone in a 2-1 win over Empoli on Monday.

The 17-year-old German midfielder became the youngest player in Europe’s top five leagues this season to score and assist in the same match.

On loan from Bayern Munich, Ibrahimović grew up admiring his namesake, Zlatan Ibrahimović, who starred at Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan before retiring at the end of last season.

First, Arijon Ibrahimović provided a cross for Marvin Cuni, who redirected the ball in with an airborne backheel volley. Then he scored from the edge of the area with a rising shot under the bar.

Francesco Caputo pulled one back for Empoli in the closing minutes.

Arijon Ibrahimović also scored when Frosinone beat Torino 2-1 in the Italian Cup last week.

Promoted Frosinone moved up to 11th place while Empoli remained second to last.

Also, Nikola Vlasic scored the winner as Torino beat visiting Sassuolo 2-1 to move up to 12th.



Messi to Miss Next Two Miami MLS Matches with Ankle Injury

Lionel Messi will miss the Olympics but could feature at a sixth World Cup in 2026 © Patrick McDermott / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
Lionel Messi will miss the Olympics but could feature at a sixth World Cup in 2026 © Patrick McDermott / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
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Messi to Miss Next Two Miami MLS Matches with Ankle Injury

Lionel Messi will miss the Olympics but could feature at a sixth World Cup in 2026 © Patrick McDermott / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
Lionel Messi will miss the Olympics but could feature at a sixth World Cup in 2026 © Patrick McDermott / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's next two Major League Soccer matches after injuring his right ankle in Argentina's Copa America final triumph, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said Tuesday.

The 37-year-old Argentine star went down in the 64th minute of a 1-0 victory over Colombia, hobbling off the field with cameras showing a huge swollen ankle, AFP reported.

Messi is set to miss Inter Miami home matches on Wednesday against Toronto FC and on Saturday against the Chicago Fire.

"There will be further testing to determine the severity of the situation," Martino said. "He has to have more tests and wait for the results."

Messi, in an Instagram posting, was thankful for messages of concern and support he received after Sunday's match.

"I want is to thank everyone for the messages and greetings. I'm fine, thank God, and I hope I can soon be on the field again enjoying what I like to do most," Messi wrote.

With 14 wins and five draws from 23 matches, Inter Miami ranks second in MLS and the Eastern Conference on 47 points, one behind Cincinnati, which routed Miami 6-1 on July 6.

Inter Miami is set to begin defending the Leagues Cup title against MLS and Mexican league rivals next week.