Los Angeles, United States, June 10, 2026 (AFP) - Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over

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2026-06-10

Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over. Messi, edging closer to fitness with the tournament starting Thursday and Argentina's first match looming on June 16, began on the substitutes' bench against Iceland in Alabama. The legendary attacker, now 38......

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