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Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has been ruled out of the highly-anticipated clash for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Brazil after a groin strain injury.
According to reports, Messi has been struggling with low grade injury in the adductor muscle in the 2-1 win on Sunday and has not fully recovered in time for the crucial match. The Argentine Football Association confirmed the news, stating that Messi will not be available for selection due to his ongoing injury issues.
The absence of Messi is a significant setback for Argentina, who were counting on their talismanic captain to lead the charge against their arch-rivals. Messi’s creative genius, speed, and goal-scoring ability make him a vital cog in Argentina’s attacking machine.
Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, will now have to rethink his strategy and find alternative options to fill the void left by Messi’s absence. The team will be looking to other key players, such as Paulo Dybala and Lautaro Martinez, to step up and deliver in Messi’s absence.
The match against Brazil is a crucial one for Argentina, as they look to gain ground in the World Cup qualifiers. Without Messi, the task has just become a lot tougher.
Despite his injury woes, Messi remains one of the most dominant players in the world, and his absence will be deeply felt by Argentina. The team will be hoping that he can recover quickly and return to the pitch soon.
The match between Argentina and Brazil is set to take place on March 25.
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