Lionel Messi has rejoined the Argentina squad and could feature in Tuesday’s friendly against Puerto Rico, coach Lionel Scaloni said, after the forward skipped their 1-0 win over Venezuela to play for Inter Miami this weekend.
Messi scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 win over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer on Saturday, and Scaloni said he would speak to the 38-year-old about his fitness before deciding whether to play against Puerto Rico.
«I saw Messi play on Saturday. As far as I know he finished well. I haven’t spoken to him yet,» Scaloni told reporters on Monday.
«Now we have the last training before tomorrow’s match. As we always do before preparing for the last training, I will talk to him and if he is in condition he will play tomorrow.»
The match against Puerto Rico will take place at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after being moved from Chicago due to security and logistical issues.
Published on October 14, 2025
