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Lionel Messi medically cleared, set for Argentina debut in Copa America against Panama

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.