After a seven-month break, Lionel Messi is back with Argentina’s national squad and ready to light up the pitch! The 37-year-old superstar, who missed the last matches in March due to a muscle issue, celebrated his return by being named MLS Player of the Week after a dazzling performance in Inter Miami’s 5-1 win over Columbus Crew. ⚽🔥
Argentina, already booked for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after 14 games and 31 points, now prepares for their upcoming South American qualifiers against Chile in Santiago on Thursday and Colombia in Buenos Aires next Tuesday. Despite the absence of key players like Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, and Leandro Paredes for the Chile clash, the team’s spirit remains high.
Even more excitement is ahead as Lautaro Martinez, fresh from competing in the UEFA Champions League final with Inter Milan, is expected to join the team by Wednesday, boosting the squad for their match in Buenos Aires. With Messi leading the charge and the team’s determination as strong as ever, Argentina looks set to battle their way through the qualifiers and keep the dreams alive!
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Reigning champions Argentina assemble ahead of World Cup qualifiers
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