Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is set to miss Argentina’s March training camp, a development reported by TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edule on social media. The absence will be felt as the national team prepares for a pair of high-profile friendlies before the international window closes for March.
Messi will not be on the field for the upcoming matches due to a muscle injury that requires careful management. Argentina is scheduled to face El Salvador and Costa Rica, with those games slated for March 23 and March 26 respectively. It remains to be seen whether Messi will join his teammates for the training camp or stay in Florida to continue his rehabilitation and training program under close supervision.
Argentina’s captain played a pivotal role in lifting the World Cup trophy in December 2022, delivering a historic triumph that added a remarkable chapter to his illustrious career. In that tournament, he found the back of the net seven times across seven appearances, converting four penalties and delivering a decisive brace in the final against France, underscoring his enduring impact at the highest level.
Messi’s year continued to shine when he claimed the Ballon d’Or for the eighth time on October 30, recognizing his sustained excellence over the calendar year and across the global stage. The award cemented his status as one of football’s all-time greats and a perennial favorite for any major honors tied to the sport.
Messi’s club career journey has been equally eventful. After two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, the Argentine superstar moved to Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, a move that signaled a shift in the landscape of North American football. On August 20, he helped Inter Miami capture the League Cup, marking the club’s first major trophy in the American scene. In the early stages of the season, Messi appeared in three matches and posted an impressive 3 plus 1 goal contribution, demonstrating his continued influence on the field.
In another notable development from the region, a Russian goalkeeper recently expressed interest in changing citizenship. This evolving story adds another layer to the broader conversations around national team eligibility and player mobility that often accompany the modern game. [Citation: TyC Sports]