Messi to miss Argentina friendly matches: reason known

Striker Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's upcoming friendly matches due to an injury.

Lionel Messi. Photo: Getty Images

According to TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, Messi continues to recover from a muscle injury, which he suffered earlier with Inter Miami.

Recall, the Argentine national team will play two friendly matches in the United States. On 23 March, the Argentines will play with the team of El Salvador, 26 March - with the team of Costa Rica.

Messi has 180 matches and 106 goals scored as part of the "albi Celeste", in which Leo made his debut in August 2005.