Lionel Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
Lionel Messi, the 37-year-old captain of Argentina's national football team, is set to make a comeback in the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. The Argentine Football Association confirmed the news of his comeback on Wednesday. This announcement comes after Messi's successful recovery from an ankle injury that had previously sidelined him from crucial matches against Chile and Colombia in August. Here are further details.
Messi helped Argentina win Copa America
Messi, who currently plays for the Major League Soccer (MLC) club Inter Miami, sustained his ankle injury during the Copa America final earlier this year. Despite his absence from the squad due to this injury, Argentina managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Colombia. This win marked a record-extending 16th Copa America title for the South American nation.
A look at Argentina's squad
Goalkeepers: Geronimo Rulli, Walter Benitez, and Juan Musso. Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, German Pezzella, Leonardo Balerdi, Marcos Acuna, and Nicolas Tagliafico. Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Giovani Lo Celso, Thiago Almada, Guido Rodriguez, and Nico Paz. Forwards: Nicolas Gonzalez, Lautaro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, Julian Alvarez, Valentin Carboni, Valentin Carboni, Paulo Dybala, and Lionel Messi.
Messi's triumphant return from injury
Last monght, Messi made a triumphant return to the field after a three-month injury hiatus. He guided Inter Miami, to a 3-1 win over Philadelphia Union, contributing two goals and an assist.
Messi's 46th career title
Unlocking yet another achievement, Messi helped Inter Miami claim the Supporters' Shield on Wednesday. Miami sealed a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew, with Messi scoring a brace. The Argentine legend clinched his second trophy with the club. It was also his 46th career title. "I am happy," Messi said in a postgame interview with Apple TV. "Happy that we did it. At the beginning of the year we knew that this was a group to fight for this."
