Messi recovering well from injury, may play in Argentina's World Cup warm-ups: Scaloni

Lionel Messi is making a strong recovery from a recent muscle injury and might feature in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up games, coach Lionel Scaloni announced Friday. The superstar forward sustained a muscle strain during Inter Miami's 6-4 victory over Philadelphia Union approximately ten days ago, sparking worries about his readiness for the upcoming World Cup.

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Leo is doing well, he's already trained with the group for part of the session, and that's significant. He's no longer training separately.

Scaloni provided an update during a press conference held in the United States, stating, "Leo is doing well, he's already trained with the group for part of the session, and that's significant. He's no longer training separately." He added, "He is improving a lot and could even take part in one of the (warm-up) matches for a few minutes. We'll see whether it's this one or the next, but he's much better and that gives us peace of mind."

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He is improving a lot and could even take part in one of the (warm-up) matches for a few minutes. We'll see whether it's this one or the next, but he's much better and that gives us peace of mind.

Argentina, the reigning world champions, are scheduled to play Honduras in Texas on Saturday and Iceland in Alabama on Tuesday. These matches serve as their final tune-ups before the World Cup commences. Scaloni also shared a lighthearted anecdote about informing Messi of his squad selection, recounting how the player initially responded as if he were unsure of his call-up, before Scaloni confirmed his place. Messi, widely considered one of the greatest players in history, is preparing for his sixth World Cup appearance.

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You're called up.