Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Argentina boss Javier Mascherano revealed that former teammate Lionel Messi has been sent an invitation to join the national team at the Summer Olympics in Paris, but admitted that the situation is complicated.
During a recent interview, Mascherano, who played alongside Messi on the national squad and in Barcelona, revealed that he’s had talks with the Inter Miami star about his participation in the Summer Games.
Lionel Messi, #10 of Inter Miami CF, celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half against the Orlando City SC at Chase Stadium on March 2, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images) "I spoke with Leo, and we have sent him an invitation to join us at the Games, and we will keep on talking," Mascherano told TyC Sports, via Olympics.com. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "He has just started the season with Inter Miami, and we still have some time until the Olympic Games.
We have to consider he also has the Copa America ahead this summer. It is not an easy situation." Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after winning a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on November 21, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Wagner Meier/Getty Images) LIONEL MESSI'S 1ST INTER MIAMI GOAL OF SEASON STUNS LA GALAXY IN EXTRA TIME Argentina, the defending champions, will be competing in the tournament, which will run from June 20 to July 10 – just two weeks before the Olympics begin.