Lionel Messi Returns to Argentina for International Duty: When Will He Play for Inter Miami Again?
- Argentina has called up Lionel Messito play in their World Cup qualifiers
- Messi will miss at least one game for Inter Miami as a result
- The Herons have yet to lose a match with Messi in their lineup
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Lionel Messi is going back home.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has been called up for international duty once more, with the 36-year-old set to play in Argentina’s two World Cupqualifiers.
That’s bad news for Inter Miami supporters, who will miss seeing Messi in action for at least one game.
Sports Brieflooks at the games Messi will play for Argentinaduring the international break and the Inter Miami match that he will miss.
Messi plays for Argentina againMessi loves playing for his country.
The Argentina captain will lead La Albicelesteonce more on September 7, when they face Ecuador in Buenos Aires for their first qualifier for the 2026 WorldCup.
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FootballHe is also expected to feature in Argentina’s away game against Bolivia on September 12 before returning to the United States to resume his duties for Inter Miami, per AS.
Fans are excited to see Messi play for Argentina in an official match once again.
The last time he saw action for the national team in an official game was back in December for the 2022 World Cup final, which they won over France via a penalty shootout.
Messi's Inter Miami absenceMessi making himself available for Argentina meant that he is forced to miss Inter Miami’s upcoming MLS match against Sporting Kansas City, per Goal.com.
That showdown is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, two days after Argentina’s clash with
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