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.The 36-year-old forward has missed Miami\u0027s last four games due to a muscle problem sustained last month.
FILE PHOTO: Sep 20, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi runs with the ball against the Toronto FC during the first half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File PhotoBUENOS 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.
Messi earned Argentina victory in their opening qualifier against Ecuador with a goal from a free kick, but did not play in the second game against Bolivia. Argentina host Paraguay at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Oct. 12 before facing Peru at the National Stadium in Lima.Goalkeepers: Juan Musso , Emiliano Martinez , Walter Benitez and Franco Armani .
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