Argentina could be playing a friendly match against Brazil.
It would be a rematch of the Copa America final this summer. According to Globo in Brazil, Argentina, who are already confirmed to play Italy in June, could be playing a second friendly match.
With Brazil rumored to be playing England in June, the match between the two South American countries could happen. With both teams having already qualified for the World Cup in Qatar, this could be one of the last friendly matches for them as they prepare for Qatar.
The last time these two teams played each other was in a 0-0 draw in a World Cup qualifier back in November.
Lionel Messi is not part of the Argentina national team for the January and February World Cup qualifiers.
Argentina national team coach has announced his list for the World Cup qualifying matches and as expected, Lionel Messi is not selected. He will instead remain with PSG. Scaloni has selected Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton and Emiliano Buendia of Aston Villa.
Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur is not part of the team as he has just started training with his club. He has not played since Argentina’s 0-0 draw against Brazil in November.
The Copa America champions are already qualified for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. They play Chile away on January 27 and Colombia on February 1 at home.
Alexis Mac Allister had an assist for Brighton in their 1-1 draw vs. Chelsea.
Mac Allister continues his great run of form and has made it two assists in 16 matches in the league. He also has four goals this season. It was a corner kick for Brighton as he took it and Adam Webster scored.
The Argentine has two goals and one assist in the last three matches.
Nicolas Tagliafico has received a loan offer from Napoli.
Tagliafico could be joining Napoli on a loan deal as the club have made an offer. According to César Luis Merlo, Ajax have received an offer for the Argentine but Ajax would prefer a sale. His current contract runs out in June of this year.
FC Barcelona have also shown actual interest as they have been linked with a left back.
Lionel Messi has been include in the FIFA FIFPro Men’s World XI team.
Messi has been included in the FIFA FIFPro Men’s World XI every year since they began doing the nominations. The nominations began in 2007 and along with Angel Di Maria, is only one of two Argentine players to ever be included.
For the award, Messi voted for Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema, in that order. Coach Lionel Scaloni voted for Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
The Argentine is part of the eleven players with Lewandowski, Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kante, Jorginho, De Bruyne, Dias, Bonucci, Alaba and Donnarumma being the other 10 players.
