Lionel Messi Reportedly Set to Rejoin Argentinian National Team After Retirement

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Lionel Messi is reportedly set to return to Argentina’s national side after announcing his retirement from international football in June.

According to Argentinian newspaper Diario Ole (h/t Marca), new Argentina boss Edgardo Bauza is set to name the Barcelona star in his first Albiceleste squad on August 15 and will meet him “in the coming week” to confirm he will play.

Messi retired from the international arena following Argentina’s penalty-shootout defeat to Chile in the Copa America Centenario final, their third final defeat in as many years.

Bauza said: “I am imagining a national team which includes Messi. We’re going to chat and see if he can continue with the commitment he has …

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