Messi named in Argentina squad for friendly match against Indonesia

Regarding the friendly match between Indonesia and Argentina on June 19, Indonesian media reported that Messi will be on the Tango team's roster for the tour in Indonesia this time.

Truyền thông: Messi có tên trong đội hình Argentina đá đấu giao hữu với tuyển Indonesia

Messi (lifting the gold cup) and his Argentina teammates won the 2022 World Cup. (Source: DW)

Regarding the above match, the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) has not officially commented, but the Argentine Football Federation (AFA) has announced on their media.

In addition, the Indonesian press also speculated that the location of the friendly match between Indonesia and Argentina would be Surakarta City, also known as Solo, located in the central area of Java Island, only about 30 minutes by car from the Indonesian capital Jakarta, although once again, PSSI has not confirmed the match location, for safety reasons.

The Indonesian team has even been ordered to quietly prepare for the match against Argentina. Assistant coach Nova Arianto revealed to the Indonesian press: "We will start gathering troops from June 5th."

"The names of the players on the national team list to prepare for the FIFA Days (the day the World Football Federation allows national teams to gather players from clubs, to do international duty) are available, but let PSSI make an official announcement," added Mr. Nova Arianto.

Like his superiors at PSSI, assistant coach Nova Arianto did not confirm, but expected the world's best player Lionel Messi to be in the Argentina squad that will travel to Indonesia in June.

Meanwhile, CNN 's Indonesian branch said: "Coach Lionel Scaloni will announce the squad for the friendly matches with Australia (June 15) and Indonesia (June 19) next week. Lionel Messi is expected to be on the squad announced by coach Scaloni."

"The specific venues for these matches will also be announced next week, but it is likely that the world champions will return to Asia after they won the World Cup in Qatar late last year," CNN Indonesia added.

According to CNN Indonesia , in addition to Messi, the Tango team will bring to the Asian tour famous midfielder Angel Di Maria, Messi's close friend and teammate.

Both Messi and Di Maria have reached the pinnacle of success at the national team level in Asia. Before winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the duo won the 2008 Olympics in Beijing (China).

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