Messi has a cold, skips training

Argentine coach Diego Maradona sent superstar Lionel Messi back to bed because of a cold, Argentinian football officials said Thursday.

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Published: Sat 3 Jul 2010, 9:43 AM

Last updated: Wed 8 Nov 2023, 9:20 AM

“He did not train today. He came to the training grounds with a cold, but no fever,” officials from the Argentine Football Association said.

The 23-year-old was nevertheless expected to be fit for Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal clash against Germany.



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