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Lionel Messi reportedly sidelined from main group during Argentina’s first World Cup training session

Lionel Messi has officially begun his journey to defend Argentina’s World Cup title in North America, with La Albiceleste undergoing their opening training session on U.S. soil. Still ...
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Why is Lionel Messi training alone? Fans fear worst after Argentina captain avoids full training

The spotlight followed Lionel Messi the moment Argentina opened their World Cup preparations in the United States. Fans expected the defending champions to begin camp with energy and confidence.
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Argentina Coach Shares Lionel Messi Injury Update Days Before Their World Cup Opener

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has eased fears over Lionel Messi’s fitness just days before the defending champions begin their 2026 World Cup campaign in North America. Speaking during ...
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Lionel Messi injury: Argentina superstar suffers 'muscular overload' to hamstring as 2026 FIFA World Cup looms

As Major League Soccer begins to take a break for the World Cup, there's a spot of concern for Inter Miami, and by extension, the Argentina national team, as Lionel Messi left the Herons' 6-4 ...

Before Messi, he was ‘Mecci’ — and Spain was calling. How Argentina secured a legend 22 years ago

Lionel Messi first appeared in an Argentina shirt June 29, 2004 in a hastily organized U-20 friendly vs. Paraguay to keep him ...
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Is Lionel Messi Playing Tonight for Argentina vs Iceland?

At 38 years old, the captain is still the focal point of Argentina as the reigning world champions prepare for another World Cup campaign. Lionel Messi is Argentina’s biggest source of ...
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Messi, Argentina arrive in Dallas for the World Cup carrying an outstanding record on American soil

Argentina, which will play two matches at AT&T Stadium in the 2026 World Cup, enters the tournament with an extraordinary record on U.S. soil since Lionel Messi made his debut with the Albiceleste ...