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Argentina names first squad since Messi's retirement for November friendlies
November 3, 2026 at 05:59 PM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English
ESESPN
Argentina sets first call-up without Lionel Messi for November friendlies - ESPN
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KOKooora
حقبة ما بعد ميسي تبدأ.. وجوه جديدة وغيابات في أول قائمة للأرجنتين
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YKYalla Kora
الأولى بعد اعتزال ميسي.. سكالوني يعلن قائمة الأرجنتين لمباراتي نوفمبر
(opens the publisher’s site)Argentina named its first 28-man squad since Lionel Messi's retirement for friendlies against Uruguay on November 13 and Costa Rica on November 17.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni included Chelsea defender Aaron Anselmino, earning his first senior call-up.
- Rodrigo De Paul and Giovani Lo Celso were omitted, while Cristian Romero, Lautaro Martínez, and Nicolás González missed out through injury.
- Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina remain suspended for incidents in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.
- Messi announced his international retirement on August 31 and played his final match on October 6, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin.