Argentina's U23 side secured their spot in the Paris Olympics after defeating Brazil in a recent match. This victory has sparked speculation about the potential participation of Lionel Messi in the upcoming tournament. The possibility of Messi joining the Olympic squad had been discussed even before the qualification tournament, with coach Javier Mascherano expressing interest in having him on the team.
Mascherano, who shares a close relationship with Messi, mentioned that both Messi and Ángel Di María could be invited to play in the Olympics as over-age players. However, he acknowledged the challenges of balancing commitments, especially with the Copa América taking place shortly before the Olympics.
