Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
Lionel Messi has been named captain of the Argentina national team for the upcoming World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni announced the 26-man squad, confirming Messi's participation in his sixth World Cup. The announcement also revealed the exclusion of young talent Franco Mastantuono from the squad.
- ▪Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, marking his sixth appearance in the tournament.
- ▪Coach Lionel Scaloni unveiled the 26-man squad, confirming Messi's role despite recent injury concerns.
- ▪Franco Mastantuono, a promising 18-year-old player from Real Madrid, was notably excluded from the squad.
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- ▪ How Argentina is handling a possible Lionel Messi World Cup injury — New York Post
- ▪ Messi leads an experienced Argentina World Cup squ... — ESPN — Soccer
- ▪ Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup — BBC Sport
- ▪ Messi to lead Argentina at record 6th World Cup — ESPN — Top
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