Messi does not participate in Argentina's first open practice in Doha; 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Messi does not participate in Argentina's first open practice in Doha; 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Lionel Messi and six other players worked separately from the rest of their team on Friday in a sign that coach Lionel Scaloni was afraid of losing another game only days before making his debut.

This came one day after two footballers in the Argentina squad were sent home due to injuries.

In the World Cup matchup over Saudi Arabia.