Argentina Football Team News

In light of Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala’s injury concerns, Lionel Messi has admitted that he is worried about his own fitness, especially with the 2022 World Cup around the corner. The two Argentine forwards have sustained significant blows and could miss the quadrennial tournament.

Former Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli has lavished praise on Lionel Messi and confessed that the Argentine is a genius who knows exactly what will happen on a football pitch. The 35-year-old is considered to be one of modern football’s greatest players and has earned 162 caps for his country.

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi is fit and will play against Brazil on Tuesday despite the forward’s injury issues this season. Argentina’s decision to call-up the 34-year-old has been met with a lot of criticism from PSG and their fans, with Messi fitness struggles.

Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting director Leonardo has hit out at Argentina for picking Lionel Messi despite him being injured and added that the club isn’t happy with the decision. The 34-year-old is currently out on the sidelines with a calf-injury and has played sparingly for the club this season.