Messi back in Argentina ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Argentina will have captain Lionel Messi back for its World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the national team announced Thursday. The 37-year-old Inter Miami star missed the March doubleheader because of an adductor injury but the team still clinched qualification for next year’s tournament by beating Uruguay and Brazil. Defending champion Argentina will visit…

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For Gio Reyna, Gold Cup roster announcement could come too soon

Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist Editor’s Note: USMNT Footnotes takes you inside the major talking points around the U.S. men’s national team, MLS, European leagues, and all across American men’s soccer.  The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup kicks off a month from Wednesday, and the USMNT’s final competitive tournament before the main event — next summer’s all-important…

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