The best player in the world is back.
Lionel Messi will make his Copa América Centenario debut on Friday night, when Argentina take on Panama at Soldier Field, in Round 2 of the competition's group stage. The Barcelona superstar trained normally with his teammates for the past two days, and his presence was confirmed by coach Tata Martino in his pre-match press conference.
Messi suffered a hip injury in the last warmup friendly against Honduras after taking a knee to the back in the beginning of the second half.