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Lionel Messi rejoins Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

by Cy
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi rejoins the squad for training on Monday after a seven-month hiatus from international duty.

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Messi rejoins Argentina squad

Messi, 37, last represented the reigning World Cup champions in November 2024.

A muscle injury subsequently sidelined Messi from the March doubleheader.

However, Lionel Scaloni’s side successfully secured their qualification for the next World Cup despite Messi’s absence.

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Messi, 37, arrived at the training complex named in his honor, just outside Buenos Aires, for his first practice with the Albiceleste.

Argentina currently leading the Conmebol standings with 31 points.

They will face Chile on the road on Thursday before hosting Colombia at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Final lineup

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique de Marsella), Walter Benítez (PSV).

Defenders: Nahuel Molina (Atlético de Madrid), Juan Foyth (Villarreal), Cristian Romero (), Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique de Marsella), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Lens), Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon), Kevin Lomónaco (Independiente), Mariano Troilo (Belgrano), Valentín Barco (Estrasburgo).

Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Roma), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Rodrigo de Paul (Atlético de Madrid), Thiago Almada (Olympique de Lyon), Giovani Lo Celso (Betis), Enzo Barrenechea (Valencia), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Nicolás Paz (Como).

Forwards: Lionel Messi (Miami), Julián Álvarez (Atlético de Madrid), Lautaro Martínez (Inter), Nicolás González (Juventus), Giuliano Simeone (Atlético de Madrid), Franco Mastantuono (River), Ángel Correa (Atlético de Madrid).

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