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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Texas: Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday, two days after Messi's 39th birthday, that the team's captain will begin the match on the bench, but also indicated through an interpreter that he "will come in a little bit later."

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