Soccer-Messi named in listing of Argentina probables for June fixtures

Defending champions Argentina, who’re set to play Chile and Colombia in June, have already secured their place on the 2026 World Cup in Messi’s absence following a 1-0 win over Uruguay in March, earlier than thrashing rivals Brazil 4-1.

“It’s a disgrace to overlook these two very particular matches with the nationwide group in opposition to Uruguay and Brazil,” Messi wrote in an Instagram story after he was compelled to withdraw with a groin pressure.

“As at all times, I wished to be there, however on the final second, a not-so-serious harm that forces me to relaxation for some time earlier than returning to play stored me out.”

Messi returned to motion for Inter Miami later within the month and has scored six targets in all competitions for the membership since then.

The 37-year-old can be set to play within the Membership World Cup, the place Miami kick off their marketing campaign on June 14, 4 days after Argentina play Colombia.

Coach Lionel Scaloni has additionally included Nottingham Forest midfielder Nicolas Dominguez, who final appeared for Argentina in 2021.

Defender Valentin Barco and attacker Valentin Castellanos, who haven’t performed for Argentina since final 12 months, have additionally been named within the listing.

ARGENTINA PRELIMINARY SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez , Geronimo Rulli and Walter Benitez .

Defenders: Nahuel Molina , Juan Foyth , Cristian Romero , Leonardo Balerdi , Nicolas Otamendi , Facundo Medina , Nicolas Tagliafico and Valentin Barco .

Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister , Leandro Paredes , Nicolas Dominguez , Exequiel Palacios , Rodrigo de Paul , Thiago Almada , Giovani Lo Celso , Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Paz .

Forwards: Lionel Messi , Julian Alvarez , Lautaro Martinez , Valentin Castellanos , Alejandro Garnacho , Nicolas Gonzalez , Giuliano Simeone and Angel Correa .

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