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Lionel Messi Returns to Argentina Squad for 1st Time Since 2018 World Cup

Bleacher Report | March 7, 2019

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Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has been called up to the Argentina squad for the first time since the 2018 FIFA World Cup:

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The forward opted to take a break from international football after La Albiceleste's disappointing showing in Russia, where they were knocked out in the last 16 of the tournament by France.

However, Messi has now returned to the squad for March friendlies against Venezuela and Morocco:

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#SelecciónMayor Ésta es la lista de futbolistas convocados por el entrenador Lionel Scaloni para los próximos amistosos de la @Argentina.

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