Messi out of Argentina’s friendly against Brazil in Saudi

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina’s international friendly against Brazil in Saudi Arabia on October 16.

The match will be played in Jeddah as part of the Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour.

The Barcelona forward had this month missed friendly encounters in the United States against Guatemala and Colombia, and will once again be afforded more time off following Argentina’s disappointing World Cup campaign in Russia.

Interim coach Lionel Scaloni will continue to lead the side, with Iraq on October 11, being Argentina’s
first assignment in the Middle East.

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Meanwhile, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria and AC
Milan hitman Gonzalo Higuain will also play no part.