Lionel Messi joined the Argentina national team for the November World Cup qualifiers.
Messi is the first player to join the team, flying out of Miami. He arrived on Sunday morning with the first training to be held on Monday evening. Messi posted a picture on Instagram with the caption “Always happy to be back.”
The Argentina national team play Uruguay on Thursday and play the second World Cup qualifying match on November 21 against Brazil.
Lionel Messi on Instagram: "Always happy to be back 🇦🇷". pic.twitter.com/tfkmtGOVm5
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) November 12, 2023
🚨 Lionel Messi has landed in Argentina! 🇦🇷pic.twitter.com/sMor1bpe6Q
— Mundo Albiceleste ⭐🌟⭐🇦🇷 (@MundoAlbicelest) November 12, 2023
The next two matches would be the toughest since the Grand Finale. Irrespective of them form of Brazil in recent matches, a Brazil team in front of homes crowd in Maracana would be something to fight against. And Uruguay is playing some very effective football under Bielsa having found their next Cavani in Nunez.