Injured Lionel Messi to miss Argentina's world cup qualifier against Venezuala
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Venezuela after suffering a groin injury, coach Edgardo Bauza revealed on Friday.
Messi, who scored the winner against Uruguay on his return to international football following a short-lived retirement earlier in the summer, will not be risked for the trip after aggravating a minor problem.
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