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The German centre-back cancelled the Frenchman in the friendly match... and in a fortnight's time he will face Haaland.Cristiano-Messi, Messi-Cristiano, the pairing that has dominated European football for the last 15 years is in the final throes of what seemed like a never-ending period.

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Lionel Messi will not be in Argentina's upcoming matches during the international team break as the Albiceleste officialized the absence of the number 10 after the injury suffered in the hamstring of his right leg in his most recent game with Inter Miami.

The Argentina captain was injured in his club's MLS match against Nashville. Messi, who scored a goal and provided an assist, had to leave the game in the 49th minute. Thus, Messi will miss the two friendly matches that Argentina has scheduled, against El Salvador and Costa Rica.

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