Lionel Messi Reports For National Duty; Trains With Argentina Ahead Of FIFA WC 2026 Qualifiers

The Argentina legend has reported for national duty merely few days after his side Inter Miami lost the MLS Cup Round 1 fixture to Atlanta United. See below for details.

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 13 Nov 2024 01:25 PM (IST)

Argentina are currently on top of the table in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification CONMEBOL

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Lionel Messi has reported for the national duty, as Argentina are set to take on Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification CONMEBOL Round 11 fixture.

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The Argentina legend is all-time leading goal-scorer of the nation with 112 goals, and will be looking to add to his tally on Friday.

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Argentina are currently on top of the table with 22 points, and hold a 3-point advantage over second-placed Colombia.

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Lionel Messi is also the leading goal-scorer in the competition with 6 goals, and has 2 assists to his name as well. His presence, as usual, will be vital for Argentina, as they travel away to face a Paraguay side, who held Uruguay and defeated Brazil in their previous fixtures.

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The 37-year-old has been in rock-solid form this season, as he recorded 20 goals and 10 assists in the MLS League stage.

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The matches against Paraguay and Peru will conclude a memorable year for Argentina, where they retained their Copa America 2024 title. (All Images Credit: @Instagram/leomessi)

Published at : 13 Nov 2024 01:12 PM (IST)

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