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Despite being world champions, the low blow that FIFA gives Messi and Dibu

Lionel Messi and Argentina does not stop receiving bad news from FIFA.

By William Estrella

Lionel Messi and Argentina does not stop receiving bad news from FIFA.
Lionel Messi and Argentina does not stop receiving bad news from FIFA.

Lionel Messi, Emiliano Dibu Marinez and the rest of the Argentines were proclaimed world champions in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar almost three months ago. The tournament will go down in history as one of the most entertaining, and now we have to keep a close eye on each of the players.

The Argentine national team will finally debut its world champion star, and it will do so in a couple of already scheduled and official friendlies: Panama and then Curacao. Argentine fans are eager to finally look at Lionel Messi play with the three stars on his shirt.

One of the bad news that the national coaching staff received is the loss of Alejandro Garnacho, who was injured last Saturday wearing the red shirt of Manchester United for the Premier League and having six weeks to recover, was disaffected from the call. On the other hand, FIFA this Tuesday announced a novelty linked to the next World Cup that did not go down very well.

The low blow of FIFA to the Argentine National Team

A few hours ago, the body chaired by Gianni Infantino confirmed that from the next World Cup to be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026, there will be 48 countries classified for the tournament. This is not the problem, but rather that some were considering the idea that due to some modifications, direct classification would be granted to the current champion again. Finally, this did not happen and Argentina will have to face the South American Qualifiers normally.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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