Lionel Messi is getting a much-deserved break.
Messi, the 2022 World Cup winner and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, will not play in Argentina’s match against Bolivia on Tuesday afternoon.
Messi was not named to the starting lineup or listed on the active roster by Argentina
Messi, however, did travel with the team and is in attendance for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz, Bolivia.
Messi has been on an arduous grind since joining David Beckham’s MLS team Inter Miami in late July.
Messi has appeared in 12 matches during a 48-day stretch, including scoring on a free kick in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador in World Cup qualifying last Thursday.
Messi’s participation in future Inter Miami games later this month could also be affected, too.
How did Argentina perform against Bolivia without Messi?
No Messi, no problem for the Argentine side against Bolivia.
Enzo Fernández scored in the 31st minute, and Argentina added two more goals after Bolivia’s Roberto Fernández received a red card in the 39th minute to win 3-0.
Nicolás Tagliafico scored in the 42nd minute, while Nicolás González scored in the 83rd minute for Argentina as Bolivia played the second half with 10 players.
How to watch Argentina vs. Bolivia match today?
The Argentina-Bolivia match is set for 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on Tuesday and available on Telemundo, UNIVERSO and TUDN USA.
What is Messi’s upcoming Inter Miami schedule?
Messi is expected to return to…
