Lionel Messi returns to Argentina squad

The Barcelona captain hasn’t featured for his country since the World Cup

Lionel Messi’s break from international football is over after the Barcelona captain was named in Lionel Scaloni’s latest squad.

The Barcelona captain hasn’t featured since the 2018 World Cup in Russia but could return to action for La Albiceleste in March.

#SelecciónMayor Ésta es la lista de futbolistas convocados por el entrenador Lionel Scaloni para los próximos amistosos de la @Argentina. pic.twitter.com/a16vUSMQSJ

— Selección Argentina (@Argentina) March 7, 2019

Argentina play a couple of friendlies later this month. The first is against Venezuela at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on March 22.

Scaloni’s men then play Morocco in Tangier four days later, although reports have suggested Messi will only play against Venezuela.

Source: barcablaugranes.com