March 17th, 2025

Messi out of World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil


By Canadian Press on March 17, 2025.

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina star Lionel Messi will miss the two South American World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil.

The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 25-man squad announced Monday by coach Lionel Scaloni.

Media reports said it was due to a muscle injury but the Argentine Football Association did not disclose the reasons for Messi’s absence.

Reports said he suffered the injury on Sunday during Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in the MLS.

Leader Argentina plays in Uruguay on Friday and then hosts Brazil three days later in Buenos Aires.

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The Associated Press

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