Lionel Messi's return to the Argentina national team could be getting closer. That's at least the feeling around the Argentina camp at the moment. The key, sources say, is to be patient and let the Barcelona forward make his own decision without pressing him.
"There's a lot of harmony. [Argentina] are building a good group. With Lionel [Scaloni], the most likely outcome is that Messi returns for the Copa America," one source close to the squad told Diario Sport.
The feeling around the AFA and the national team squad contrasts with the skepticism in Barcelona, where there have not been the same signals. Although it's not been ruled out that he returns for next summer's Copa America in Brazil.
His decision to step back from the national team since the World Cup has been interpreted by Argentina as "get on with work calmly, later we will see," but they're confident that the good vibes at the moment will convince the No.10 to come back.
There are some that think that the information of Leo's possible return is nothing more than a mirage to strengthen Claudio Tapia's stance on extending Scaloni's time in charge.
In Argentina, the sensation is growing that Scaloni will prolong his stay with a team where the players feel more comfortable all of the time. The presence of Pablo Aimar on his staff has helped in that sense.
In the hallways of Ezeiza and on the street Viamonte, they assure that there will be news before the end of the month. And they insist that Scaloni will get at least six months more.
There are more doubts about Leo Mess. Only he knows what he wants to happen next summer, if he wants to enjoy some time off with his family or if he wants to return to the Albiceleste's demands. It remains to be seen if the change with the national team, with less noise and tension, will convince him.
Mosanya
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I just hope he returns, because Argentina really needs him, he is a legend, goal scorer and the best player in the world, Argentina must have played in part of their matches without messi but believe me Argentina really needs him, because they are going to face tough teams in copa America, they need someone to perform magic, and they need the greatest and that is messi. I hope he can return and forget about the past, and the nightmares he has faced during the world cup. They need the G. O. A. T 👑 🐐
shray_srivastava
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There's no secret in that! Most people or football fans, knew that, he didn't want to participate in these meaningless friendlies to help Argentina get back on their feet & allow them to learn to play without him, we all knew, he will come back for major tournaments.
Christopher_Robin
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Messi retuning could possibly mean the victory of Argentina. I really do hope he comes back to the team. Win or lose, Messi is gonna stay as Messi to me. I don't care if people tell me that he sucks at international matches. I'll still always live watching him play. #LM10
languidc
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No Messi no party. Also no Aguero.
MANAS JHA
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i personally feel that messi's decision for leaving the argentina squad for a while was a good decision...he wanted the argentina to understand the pressure and accept the challenges without him...they were too dependent on messi so it was kind of a lesson for them ....n now whenever messi will return he will fill that massive empty space in the argentina squad n they will nail it in the other tournaments...❤❤ Messi's decision as a captain for his team to grow was really really amazing...n after watching the frndlies it feels like it is paying off, few more matches and they will understand the worth n then the only thing they'll need will be the legend adding his spice to the team...😊
shashwatchoudhary14
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Of course he will come. He always wants to win and perform for Argentina. He live in Barcelona but his heart is in Argentina.
fashionman
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No Messi, no Aguero, no Di Maria and no Higuaín. Coincidence? I don't think so.