Lionel Messi not starting for Argentina in WC qualifier - ESPN
Lionel Messi was not in Argentina's starting XI for their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday, but he was included in the squad as a substitute.
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Lionel Messi was not in Argentina's starting XI for their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday, but he was included in the squad as a substitute.
Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina’s South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite “looking good” in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said he will talk with Lionel Messi over whether to risk him in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay as he continues his recovery from injury.
Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni. Messi teamed up with the World Cup winners after returning from injury as a second-half substitute for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi had played just 37 minutes for his club since September 3, having returned with an injury from international duty last month. Argentina have won both their qualifiers so far and are level on six points at the top of the table with Brazil.
Pelatih Timnas Argentina Lionel Scaloni mengatakan Lionel Messi masih diragukan tampil membela Argentina di Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026. Messi memang masuk skuad meski absen di beberapa laga Inter Miami karena masalah otot.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is still a doubt for the World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi tengah mengalami cedera otot, yang membuatnya absen membela Inter Miami. Meski begitu, Timnas Argentina tetap memanggilnya.
BUENOS AIRES : Argentina captain Lionel Messi was named on Thursday in the squad for the next two World Cup qualifiers despite an injury that has kept him out of action for his U.S. team Inter Miami.