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Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears

Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.

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Al JazeeraMay 29, 2026, 6:40 AM

Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears

Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.

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