Lionel Messi uses contract clause to skip PSG training for Argentina National team ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi uses contract clause to skip PSG training for Argentina National team ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi, Argentina's captain

The Argentina national team is expected to have access to Lionel Messi from PSG starting the next week. Even before the final roster is revealed, on 7th January Messi might be with the Argentina national squad. Messi has requested that PSG head coach Christophe Galtier not start the team next weekend, according to Fino Yossen.

Lionel Messi has a priority provision in his contract, thus he will be eligible beginning January. There were rumors that Messi’s contract with PSG included a provision giving the Argentina national team priority.

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In the next-to-last World Cup warm-up game on Tuesday night, Argentina defeated Jamaica 3-0, extending its unbeaten streak to 35 games over three years. Lionel Messi scored two goals and was assaulted twice by supporters running onto the pitch.

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The six-time world player of the year opened the scoring in the 86th minute with a 23-yard left-foot effort after exchanging passes with Giovani Lo Celso. Three minutes later, he added another goal on a free kick after being fouled by Adrian Mariappa just outside the penalty area.

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According to Lionel Messi Argentina is not afraid of any team in Qatar

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, declared that his country has no fear of any opponent in the FIFA World Cup 2022, which will begin in Qatar the following month. The team was performing well, and the soccer GOAT predicted that they would bring the trophy back to their homeland in a recent interview.

The Copa America champions, unbeaten since 2019, will compete in the World Cup in 2022. The longest active unbeaten streak and one of the longest is held by Argentina, who have gone 35 games without a loss.

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The Argentinian captain claimed that they were confident, brave, and hungry to compete against the best. On November 22, Argentina will play Saudi Arabia in the tournament’s opening game. Lionel Messi, who has competed in four World Cups to far (2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018), will play in his final World Cup in 2022.

In 2014, the great striker guided his country to the finals, where they were defeated by Germany. In 2018, France the world cup champion eliminated Argentina in the round of 16. Despite being well past his peak, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is still a serious threat to the opponent. Fifth overall in the FIFA Rankings for 2023 is Messi.

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