From the sectionLionel Messi failed to add to his 65 international goalsLionel Messi made a disappointing return to Argentina duty as he was injured in a 3-1 defeat by Venezuela. Barcelona forward Messi missed six internationals during a self-imposed exile following defeat by eventual winners France at the 2018 World Cup. Messi, 31, finished the match but felt pain in his groin and will sit out Tuesday's friendly against Morocco. Lautaro Martinez pulled a goal back for Argentina, but Josef Martinez added Venezuela's third with a penalty. Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, Chelsea's on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain and Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi were all left out of the squad by manager Lionel Scaloni.

Source: BBC March 22, 2019 18:22 UTC