Messi Named Argentina Captain, Dispelling World Cup Injury Fears
Lionel Scaloni has named Lionel Messi as captain of Argentina’s 26-man World Cup squad, quelling intense speculation over the forward’s physical fitness. The definitive roster announcement ends months of public silence from the 38-year-old talisman regarding his historic sixth tournament appearance. Panic had rippled through Buenos Aires earlier this week when Messi suffered a sudden…