Lionel Messi was all smiles as he began training with his Argentina team-mates ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.
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- Messi back in Argentina training
- Star smiling ahead of World Cup qualifiers
- Albiceleste to face Uruguay and Brazil
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Messi reunited with his Albiceleste co-stars this week and began preparing for the clashes with Uruguay and Brazil. He shared an image on social media of himself smiling during practice.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi and Argentina hope to increase their lead at the top of the South American qualification group. The reigning world champions are five points ahead of Uruguay, Brazil and Venezuela after four matches.
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WHAT MESSI SAID
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner arrived at Argentina training on Monday and shared his delight at being back with the team, posting on Instagram: "Happy to be back as always".
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WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?
Argentina will host Uruguay at the Alberto J. Armando stadium before visiting Brazil at the Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho. Messi will be hoping to impress after taking a break from competitive action due to Inter Miami's failure to make the MLS playoffs.