Argentina captain Lionel Messi is back in his country for the qualifiers. (Photo Prensa Libre: Messi-Instagram)
After winning his eighth Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi leaves Miami and returns home. The Rosario star joins the Argentine National Team for two key matches of the South American Qualifiers: the first will take place at La Bombonera against Uruguay and the second at the formidable Maracaná against Brazil.
After celebrating his last Ballon d’Or by playing a friendly match against Inter Miami in the United States, Messi landed at Ezeiza International Airport around 10:30 in the morning. With his return, the football great enters a new stage of his life.
The two crucial matches are the main focus of Lionel Scaloni’s team’s agenda. First, on Thursday 16th, at 9pm, the Albiceleste team will play against Uruguay at La Bombonera. They will play against Brazil later on Tuesday 21st, at the historic Maracaná. Two timeless pieces that solidify Argentina’s dominance in the Qualifiers and outline the path to the 2026 World Cup.
