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Striker dilemma for Scaloni as Argentina look to build momentum

Argentina returned to training with Lionel Scaloni facing fresh ⁠selection dilemmas after the holders opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria, as competition for ‌the striker role again pits Lautaro Martinez against Julian Alvarez.

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Lionel Scaloni admits Lionel Messi's 'inexplicable' feats no longer a surprise

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he ⁠is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all ‌three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at ‌the World Cup on Tuesday.

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Scaloni expects to start 'fundamental' Messi as Argentina begin World Cup defence

Lionel Messi may not have faced the ⁠media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of their World Cup opener, with ‌coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi underlining his importance.

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Messi doing 'much better' in recovery as Argentina prepare for friendlies

Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina's upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday.

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Nicolas Otamendi and Lionel Messi headline Argentina's squad for World Cup

Argentina, the current World Cup holders, released late Thursday night the final list of 26 players called up by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup.

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Argentina boss Scaloni encouraged by Messi injury news ahead of World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi's fitness "is not that bad" and hopes further examinations will confirm that diagnosis with the World Cup just a fortnight away.