Messi returns as Argentina beat Ecuador in Copa America warm-up

Ángel Di María scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa América warmup match on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Messi was sidelined for the first half before replacing Di María in the 56th minute, reports ESPN News Services.
A right hamstring injury kept the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and Inter Miami star from participating in Argentina's previous two Copa América warmup matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica in March.
"With Leo [Messi], there is no need to risk him. Not just with him, but others like [Nicolas] Otamendi didn't play. Angel [Di María] only played some minutes, Julian [Alvarez] and Lautaro [Martinez] the same", said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni.
"We want to take care of these players, and allow them to arrive in their best possible conditions to the tournament".