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Two last-minute absences in the Argentina squad chosen to say goodbye to Leo Messi

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Rumour1 independent source roots · 1 total claims on file

Chronological Trajectory Map

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First Reported· Javier Alfaro (Mundo Deportivo)
40d ago (23 Sept)

"Juan Foyth (28), defensa del Villarreal, y Thiago Almada (24), centrocampista de River Plate, no estarán con Argentina en esta triple fecha de amistosos después de caerse de la convocatoria en la que habían entrado en primera instancia por problemas físicos."

State: Developing
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Official Resolution
40d ago (23 Sept)

"Juan Foyth (28), Villarreal defender, and Thiago Almada (24), River Plate midfielder, will not be with Argentina in this triple date of friendlies after falling out of the call-up they had initially entered due to physical problems. Bad news for..."

State: Rumour Outcome Verified