After returning to the starting lineup, Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina defeats Guatemala 4-1.
Due to a hamstring problem that also caused him to miss two international friendly in March, Lionel Messi has been absent from Inter Miami.
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In his first international appearance since November, Lionel Messi notched two goals and provided an assist as Argentina defeated Guatemala 4-1 to finish their 2024 Copa America preparations. After playing 35 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Ecuador, another team vying for a spot in the Copa America, Messi completed the whole 90 minutes for manager Lionel Scaloni.Due to a hamstring problem, he was forced to miss two international friendlies in March. This is one of the reasons for his six MLS absences from Inter Miami.
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