Messi out of World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil

Argentina star Lionel Messi will miss the two South American World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil

ByThe Associated Press
March 17, 2025, 12:10 PM

BUENOS AIRES -- Argentina star Lionel Messi will miss the two South American World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil.

The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 25-man squad announced Monday by coach Lionel Scaloni.

Media reports said it was due to a muscle injury but the Argentine Football Association did not disclose the reasons for Messi’s absence.

Reports said he suffered the injury on Sunday during Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in the MLS.

Leader Argentina plays in Uruguay on Friday and then hosts Brazil three days later in Buenos Aires.

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