After Jorge Sampaoli called Argentina Lionel Messi's team, the FC crew examine whether Messi is influencing squad selection, particularly with the absences of Paulo Dybala and Mauro Icardi. Argentina's legend Diego Maradona wants to know who will play for Albicelestes in Russia. Argentina's Jorge Sampaoli describes his squad as being Lionel Messi's team and believes the 2018 World Cup will be his tournament to shine. After Friday's 2-0 win over Italy in Manchester, the mood in Argentina around the national team has lifted a little. It wasn't a performance without faults, but it was one of the best -- if not the best -- of Jorge Sampaoli's time in charge of La Albiceleste, particularly considering Lionel Messi was absent with a minor injury. This "tour" is all about Sampaoli working with his players and getting a look at them in match situations with some World Cup spots up for grabs. With that in mind, let's...from ESPN FC News https://ift.tt/2GnMhjS
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