Lionel Messi dropped for next Argentina game as Lionel Scaloni opts to give team-mates a chance to shine
Lionel Messi benched for Argentina's World Cup group finale
📍 How it ended
Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi would start on the bench for Argentina's final group stage match against Jordan. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 85d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina's final World Cup group game against Jordan. Coverage from Reuters and BBC News reports that Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Messi's reduced role, opting to give team-mates a chance to shine.
ESPN and Goal.com also cover the story, highlighting Scaloni's decision. The move comes as Argentina faces Jordan in their final group stage match, with various outlets providing updates and predictions on the game, including CBS Sports and FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Why is Lionel Messi starting on the bench?
Lionel Scaloni wants to give team-mates a chance to shine
Who is covering the story?
Reuters, BBC News, ESPN, and Goal.com
Where is the match taking place?
Coverage does not yet specify the location, but mentions Dallas Stadium
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