Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has included Lionel Messi in his preliminary list for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador on Sept. 4 and 9, respectively.

Palmeiras striker Jose Manuel Lopez also received his first Argentina callup on Monday for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador. Lopez caught the eye of coach Lionel Scaloni for his goal-scoring output at Palmeiras, where he joined in 2022 from Lanús. The center forward has 15 goals in 42 matches this year.

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.

Inter Miami CF advanced to the semifinal of the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament after a dramatic 2-1 wni over Tigres on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium.

As the summer transfer window nears its end, Inter Miami continues its search for reinforcements to strengthen its squad for a demanding schedule.  The latest

Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for its final two World Cup qualifying matches. A recent hamstring injury could affect his participation.

Players from two of Spanish football’s leading clubs have been included in the latest squad called upon by the Argentine national team this week.Argentina are primed to return to action early next

However, the captain was front and center of Argentina’s preliminary squad announcement Monday, signaling that fans are likely to see Messi play a role for Lionel Scaloni’s team come September. Despite the lack of jeopardy for Argentina in the final two matchdays, other star players have been slated to make the trip, including:

Jose Mourinho has faced Lionel Messi many times throughout his career and admits the Argentina star has made him grow as a manager.

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