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Argentina's maestro Lionel Messi left out of squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

The 2022 World Cup winner has been out of action since sustaining an ankle injury in the Copa America 2024 final against Columbia last month. In the final, Messi left the pitch in tears after Nico Gonzalez came in as a substitute for him in the 66th minute. In the first half, Messi sustained a heavy knock following a challenge from Arias. However, the Argentinian maestro got up without any assistance, but there was a slight limp as he resumed the game.