Lionel Messi not expected to re-join Argentina in 2018

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Blaise Bourgeois·19 September 2018

There were rumours last week that stated Lionel Messi could play against Saudi Arabia and Brazil next month.

However, reports came out today that stated the number 10 will not be included in the upcoming squad that Lionel Scaloni will announce on Friday.

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Argentina will participate in a four-team tournament in Saudi Arabia with Brazil and Iraq, in addition to the host nation.

Messi, afuera de la próxima convocatoria de la #SelecciónArgentina: https://t.co/q5jWU6a7DV
– Wednesday, 19 September 2018

Scaloni is expected to meet Messi at the FIFA Best gala on 24 September to discuss his future with the Albiceleste.

Messi was not present for Argentina’s first two post-World Cup friendlies against Guatemala and Colombia.