Messi to put Barca drama behind him as Argentina seek fast start
By AFP
08 October 2020 |
9:03 am
Superstar footballer Lionel Messi will take a break from his Barcelona chaos as he bids to fire Argentina to the World Cup in Qatar and what will probably be his last chance to try to win the coveted trophy.
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