BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — 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 ...

but also helped the Argentine on his road to winning the most trophies in soccer history. Scaloni has had a front row seat to Messi's greatness in his seven-year stint as Argentina's manager.

Julian Finney/Getty ImagesLionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium ...

Daniel Jayo/Getty ImagesLionel Messi of Argentina warms up prior to the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 19, 2024 ...

in front of a banner of soccer legend Diego Maradona, in La Boca neigborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) 33,623 people played the daily ...

Jose Riveiro received a fitting send-off as Orlando Pirates head coach, which included a custom farewell jersey, a traditional Zulu dance, and some touching online tributes from players.

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