Argentina national team head coach Lionel Scaloni named the 27-player roster for the October World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, with Lionel Messi's return headlining the squad news. Argentina currently lead the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings with 18 points in eight games,

Argentina have been boosted by the return of captain Lionel Messi for their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, the country's football association said on Wednesday, after the 37-year-old recovered from an ankle injury.

Lionel Messi will return to Argentina’s national team for the South American World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Bolivia.

Argentina have announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Venezuela and Bolivia. There’s a long-awaited return for Lionel Messi who hasn’t appeared for his national team since winning the Copa América back in July.

The star player missed Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury

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Messi missed the Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury but has since returned to action for his club Inter Miami.

Argentina have their main man back. The Albiceleste announced the return of Lionel Messi in their most recent squad, and have named a largely unchanged side for a duo of World Cup qualifiers. They play Venezuela on Oct.