Lionel Messi Rejoins The Argentina Team For Their World Cup Qualifying Matches With Bolivia And Venezuela

After an extended absence from the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi has made his highly anticipated return to the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia. The news of Messi’s inclusion comes as a huge boost for Argentina as they look to secure their place at the FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi return to Argentina squad

Argentina is set to receive a significant boost as iconic captain Lionel Messi makes his comeback for the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers matches against Venezuela and Bolivia. 

The country’s football association, in a statement released on Wednesday, officially confirmed the positive development regarding the successful recovery of the 37-year-old football star from a severe ankle injury that had sidelined him for several weeks. 

The association expressed optimism and relief at Messi’s return, anticipating that his presence would not only greatly boost Argentina’s squad morale but also significantly enhance their overall performance in the upcoming crucial fixtures, leading to increased competitiveness and success on the field.

Messi was out due to injury

Lionel Messi, the renowned football superstar who currently showcases his talents for Major League Soccer team Inter Miami, faced the unfortunate setback of being excluded from Argentina’s national team roster for the vital World Cup Qualifiers matches against Chile and Colombia held in August. 

This exclusion was a result of an injury he sustained during the intense Copa America final, leaving fans worldwide concerned about Argentina’s chances without their star player, Lionel Messi. Despite Messi’s absence, Argentina persevered and emerged victorious, defeating Colombia with a scoreline of 1-0 to secure their 16th Copa America title. 

This exceptional win not only showcased the team’s resilience and determination but also highlighted the depth of talent in the Argentine squad, proving that success in international football can be achieved through unity and unwavering commitment.

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