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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ramiro Scandalo

Argentina boss provides update on Lionel Messi’s fitness ahead of World Cup

Lionel Messi has shaken off his muscle injury - (Reuters)

Lionel Messi is recovering well from arecent muscle injury and could feature in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up matches.

The 38-year-old Messi suffered a muscle strain while playing for ⁠Inter Miami in a 6-4 Major League Soccer win over Philadelphia Union 10 days ago, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the World Cup.

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