Why isn’t Lionel Messi playing for Argentina in international friendly vs. Mauritania?

Set to face Mauritania on Friday, Argentina star Lionel Messi is reportedly starting the game on the subs bench.

Argentina will host a friendly against Mauritania at the Bombonera on Friday, March 27, as part of the March international window. With the 2026 World Cup now just weeks away, questions have emerged over whether Lionel Messi will feature in the starting lineup.

According to Argentina insider Gaston Edul, Lionel Messi will not be starting against Mauritania. While the specific...