• •Lionel Messi was absent from Argentina’s main squad training session during their current camp, according to World Soccer Talk.
• •The Argentine team staff has not officially confirmed the nature of the issue or the duration of his expected absence.
• •It remains uncertain whether this represents a minor load-management precaution or a more serious injury affecting his availability for upcoming fixtures.

Lionel Messi did not participate in the primary Argentina squad training session this week, as reported by World Soccer Talk. The star forward has historically managed his match load carefully during international camps, but any disruption to his routine draws immediate scrutiny. Official team channels have not provided a diagnosis or a recovery timeline, leaving his status for upcoming tournament matches unclear. Whether he remains a concern for the start of the competition will depend on his return to full-contact training in the coming days.