Lionel Messi left on bench as Argentina ease past Honduras

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2026-06-07

London (PA Media/dpa) - Argentina continued their preparations for the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Honduras. Without Lionel Messi, who injured a hamstring in his final game for Inter Miami before the tournament, the defending champions grabbed a goal either side of half-time. Messi did take part in the warm-up but was left watching on the bench at College Station, Texas, as his side proved too strong even without the eight-time Ballon d'Or......

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