21 August,2024 07:52 AM IST | Buenos Aires | AP
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina's next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on September 5 and Colombia five days later.
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Messi is still recovering from a right ankle injury. The 36-year-old Angel Di MarÃa, who retired from the national team after winning the recent Copa America, is not on the list either.
World Cup champion Argentina lead South American qualifying with 15 points after six matches.
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