BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on Sept. 5 and Colombia five days later. World Cup champion Argentina leads South American qualifying with 15 points after six matches. Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel …
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Lionel Messi is not 100% fit, and nothing worries Argentine fans more. Prior to this weekend's high-profile match with the defending champions France, Messi’s condition has worsened by continuing to play while suffering from a hamstring ailment, media reports claim. However, Messi is injury-free, as per Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is optimistic his captain will be available for the …
