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Messi to miss 2018 World Cup qualifier after injury

Messi to miss 2018 World Cup qualifier after injury
Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's 2018 World Cup qualifier in Venezuela after injuring his groin in a 1‑0 victory over Uruguay.

The Barcelona forward scored on his return from international retirement to send Argentina top of the South America qualifying group.

After seven of the 18 qualifying games Argentina lead Uruguay, Colombia and Ecuador by one point with Brazil a point further back in fifth.

Meanwhile in English Premier League Manchester United will face Manchester City next Saturday at 11.30pm  

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