Argentina
Football superstar, Lionel Messi, was back on the field training with the Argentinian national team on Monday.
His return after a 7-month involuntary absence due to an injury, will see him play in their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.
Argentina is set to face Chile away on Thursday --- before hosting Colombia at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 11 June.
Messi’s team is currently at the top of the South American standing with 31 points.
The 37-year-old returns to the national team in great form.
He has just been named the North American soccer league, the MSL’s player of the week for the second time in a row.
Messi contributed two goals and three assists in Inter Miami’s 5-1 win over Columbus Crew last Saturday.
Due to suspensions and injuries, Argentina will field a revamped midfield against Chile - with three players making their debuts for their country.
This includes 17-year-old forward Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, who has already garnered significant interest from prominent European clubs.
Meanwhile, striker Lautaro Martínez joins the squad on Wednesday, following Inter Milan’s 5-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League final.
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