Messi leads Argentina’s squad for pre-Copa America friendlies

Argentina has named a 29-man squad led by Lionel Messi for their final friendlies before the Copa America, but Paulo Dybala misses out due to injuries. Coach Lionel Scaloni has included youngsters like Leonardo Balerdi, Valentin Barco, Alejandro Garnacho, and Valentin Carboni alongside World Cup winners. Argentina will face Ecuador on June 9 and Guatemala on June 14 before trimming the squad to 26 for the Copa America, which starts on June 20. PHOTO: AFP