Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 07, 2023 12:02 am

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina have called up Lionel Messi for their upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers despite him being on the injured list at his club Inter Miami.

Messi missed Inter's 4-1 defeat to Chicago on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) as he continues to struggle with his fitness — he has played just 37 minutes for the club since September 3.

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