Lionel Messi did not participate in Argentina's pre-World Cup friendly match due to a hamstring strain. Officials from the Argentina national team stated that Messi's recovery will depend on his clinical and functional progress as the team prepares for their title defense.
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Messi misses Argentina's pre-World Cup friendly due to hamstring strain
Lionel Messi was absent from Argentina's pre-World Cup friendly due to a hamstring strain. Team officials indicated that his recovery will be assessed based on clinical and functional progress.
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