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Lionel Scaloni has admitted that the Argentina national team will never be the same again as the legendary Lionel Messi prepares for his final appearance in the famous blue and white stripes. The World Cup-winning manager reflected on his captain's unique influence following a dominant friendly victory at El Monumental.

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Lionel Messi has returned to Argentine soil as he prepares to say a final, emotional goodbye to the national team. The legendary number 10 landed in Rosario via private jet on Friday morning, marking the beginning of the end for one of the most storied international careers in the history of the beautiful game.

Boca Juniors midfielder Leandro Paredes made a surprise appearance at Argentina's training camp in Ezeiza despite currently serving a lengthy 10-match FIFA suspension. The 32-year-old veteran visited Lionel Scaloni's squad on Tuesday to offer support ahead of upcoming friendlies, demonstrating his continued commitment to the national team setup.