(Reuters) - Having fulfilled a lifetime dream, Lionel Messi will get to celebrate with Argentina's fans on Thursday as they play their first match after winning the World Cup in Qatar last year.
More than 80,000 people will attend the Monumental Stadium in Argentina's capital for a friendly against Panama.
"Leo is fine," Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said."Until he says otherwise, he will continue to come. He is happy on the pitch, with the national team."
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