Messi doubtful for Argentina's friendly match against Jamaica today
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Lionel Messi could miss Argentina's final friendly against Jamaica before the FIFA World Cup today (Wednesday), according to French nationwide daily newspaper L'Équipe.
Lionel Messi's absence is believed to be related to an illness he is suffering from rather than an injury, which will come as a relief to Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain supporters.
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has been in sparkling recent form for Argentina, scoring eight goals in his previous four games. Messi scored twice in his nation's impressive 3-0 victory over Honduras on September 24 and the Albiceleste are unbeaten in 34 games.
Argentina are the reigning Copa America champions and beat Italy in La Finalissima during the summer. Their incredible run of form has made them one of the favorites to win the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.