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The amazing trip around the world that Lionel Messi will do in just 27 days

The Argentine will spend much of November on a plane 

By William Estrella

The Argentine will spend much of November on a plane 
The Argentine will spend much of November on a plane 

Lionel Messi continues to be a doubt for the Argentina national team's next match against Peru in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. His physical form is causing concern among his fans around the world due to his injury to his right hamstring. However, the media in his native country have confirmed that the captain will travel with the team and there is also the possibility that he will add minutes in the match against Peru.

Lionel Messi's agenda forces him to travel great distances, this time it will be 45,000 km in 27 days to be able to meet the matches of the Argentina national team and Inter Miami. The coach of the Argentina national team answered questions in relation to this. He said: “As far as the national team is concerned, it will be in motion until the next FIFA date. Being selfish, it doesn't hurt us much (that Inter Miami doesn't play in the MLS playoffs).”

Inter Miami, despite entering the MLS playoff phase, still has to play two games against Charlotte. As part of the tour of China that the team has announced, a first friendly against Qingdao Hainiu and another against Chengdu, which will take place on November 5 and 8, a few days before the FIFA date. Therefore, between October 16 and November 12, Messi must make a tour that includes the following countries: Argentina, Peru, the United States and China.

This agenda involves a 45,000 km plane trip, approximately 50 hours in the air. On the one hand, it implies that he will have minutes before the matches against Uruguay and Brazil, but on the other hand, there is concern about when Messi will find the time to get physically ready. Being the best in the world is not easy.

When, at what time and how to watch Messi's next game with Argentina?

Lionel Messi's Argentina team will take to the field in the early hours of European Wednesday. It will be at 4am on Wednesday when they face Peru in Lima. The match will be played at 11 p.m. on Tuesday in Argentina. It can be seen live around the world on the TV Pública signal, whose streaming is free.


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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