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Oli Gent

World Cup: Argentina left sweating over Lionel Messi fitness as Inter Miami reveal injury latest

Argentina will be worrying about what part Lionel Messi can play in their World Cup defence after the legend was injured playing for Inter Miami.

The veteran, 38, is set to captain his country at this summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, but suffered a major scare on Sunday while playing for his club in Major League Soccer.

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