Messi could be set for a dramatic return

ARGENTINA forward Lionel Messi has been included in Barcelona’s 22-man squad for the Champions League final against Arsenal in Paris despite not playing for more than two months.

Messi could be set for a dramatic return
Tue, 16 May, 2006 - 01:00
James Whelan

The 18-year-old trained with the team yesterday but has not been given the all-clear to play by club medical staff.

It is expected that a decision about his inclusion in the team for the final will be made after Barcelona train at the Stade de France today.

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