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Despite not being included in Argentina's match day squad for their game against Bolivia recently, Lionel Messi was spotted on the team's bench watching proceedings unfold from there. Now usually, players who aren't involved in the squad on a particular match day are forced to watch the game from the stands among the spectators, but the former Barcelona man is different. There's a very good reason for his appearance on the bench too. In the World Cup qualifier against Bolivia, Argentina showed they didn't rely solely on their icon to get the job done, beating Gustavo Costas' side on the day through goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Tagliafico and Nicolas Gonzalez. The result continues Argentina's unbeaten start to the qualifications, with a win over Ecuador earlier in the week seeing Messi lead his team to victory with an incredible free-kick to seal the win. So after scoring against Ecuador just days earlier, why wasn't the Argentine superstar included in the squad against Bolivia and why was he then allowed on the bench despite his exclusion? Here's why.

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Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Tokyo Wednesday, according to a line-up released shortly ahead of kickoff. The announcement came after he did not play in a Sunday friendly in Hong Kong, prompting the ire of tens of thousands of fans who booed the World Cup-winning Argentinian and the team's co-owner David Beckham. During a press event in Tokyo Tuesday, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner said a leg injury was improving but refused to say whether he would play in the game against J-League side Vissel Kobe. On Sunday in Hong Kong, a crowd of nearly 40, who paid for similarly expensive tickets were involved in angry scenes after Messi stayed rooted to the bench during his side's win against a local XI. The Hong Kong government demanded an explanation from the match's organisers, who had sought public funding for the event. The organisers withdrew the government grant request after Messi's no-show. Messi came on as a substitute six minutes from the end of the game in Saudi Arabia last Thursday. While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Skip to main content. Messi to start on bench in Tokyo after Hong Kong controversy. Sports AFP. Photo: AFP. Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel. Comments While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective.

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The World Cup winner was named to the bench ahead of kickoff, per the Miami Herald, which nixed original reporting that he would not be in the gameday squad at all. He was due to sit out as a precaution after feeling discomfort and undergoing an MRI and the injury concern seemed like a short-term one. News of Messi's limited availability comes just one day after Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo was ruled out of the match with an undisclosed injury. He picked up the injury sometime before Al-Nassr's two-match tour of China last week, which was eventually postponed, but is expected to resume training in the next few days. The matchup between Al-Nassr and Miami was billed as the "last dance" for Ronaldo and Messi, who enjoyed a storied rivalry during their years in Europe, most notably on the books of Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively. It would have served as the first time both players would face each other in a year, when Messi featured for then-club Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly win over the Riyadh All-Stars.

The World Cup winner was named to the bench ahead of kickoff, per the Miami Herald, which nixed original reporting that he would not be in the gameday squad at all. He was due to sit out as a precaution after feeling discomfort and undergoing an MRI and the injury concern seemed like a short-term one. News of Messi's limited availability comes just one day after Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo was ruled out of the match with an undisclosed injury. He picked up the injury sometime before Al-Nassr's two-match tour of China last week, which was eventually postponed, but is expected to resume training in the next few days. The matchup between Al-Nassr and Miami was billed as the "last dance" for Ronaldo and Messi, who enjoyed a storied rivalry during their years in Europe, most notably on the books of Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively. It would have served as the first time both players would face each other in a year, when Messi featured for then-club Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly win over the Riyadh All-Stars. This will be Miami's second and final game in Saudi Arabia as they continue a globe-trotting preseason tour that will see them travel more than 24, miles. Miami have yet to win three games into preseason, but still have three more games in addition to the Al-Nassr friendly before they kick off the MLS season against Real Salt Lake on Feb.

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For the first time in a while, we've seen Leo Messi starting a game on the bench. He played the full minutes that night. Besides, Miami's head coach, Tata Martino , has made it clear that the team should learn how to win without Leo. He's going to miss at least 3 games — he's going to get called up by his national team [in September] — and we need to keep winning," the year-old has told the media. Martino heavily rotated the squad after the energy-demanding clash in the US Cup. Both players entered the pitch in the 60th minute and made the difference late in the game. Primera Division. Seria A.

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The World Cup winner was named to the bench ahead of kickoff, per the Miami Herald, which nixed original reporting that he would not be in the gameday squad at all. Now usually, players who aren't involved in the squad on a particular match day are forced to watch the game from the stands among the spectators, but the former Barcelona man is different. Technical glitch in DSE website, fixed after over 2 hours. Following his move to Inter Miami this summer, things have been a little intense for Messi, and he has been churning out some incredible, but undeniably tough and taxing performances. Lionel Messi started on the bench for Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Tokyo Wednesday, days after his absence on the pitch in a recent Hong Kong friendly angered fans there. Coast Guard to be transformed into three dimensional force: PM Hasina. Korean border islands. Here's why. His record for his country speaks for itself, and he finally managed to lead them to World Cup glory last winter in one of the most remarkable World Cup finals ever. Messi on the bench for Miami's friendly vs. The result continues Argentina's unbeaten start to the qualifications, with a win over Ecuador earlier in the week seeing Messi lead his team to victory with an incredible free-kick to seal the win. Korea attempted to disrupt GPS signals on S. Fishing boat capsizes, leaving 4 dead, 5 missing. Miami have yet to win three games into preseason, but still have three more games in addition to the Al-Nassr friendly before they kick off the MLS season against Real Salt Lake on Feb.

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He picked up the injury sometime before Al-Nassr's two-match tour of China last week, which was eventually postponed, but is expected to resume training in the next few days. The World Cup winner was named to the bench ahead of kickoff, per the Miami Herald, which nixed original reporting that he would not be in the gameday squad at all. Fishing boat capsizes, leaving 4 dead, 5 missing. In the World Cup qualifier against Bolivia, Argentina showed they didn't rely solely on their icon to get the job done, beating Gustavo Costas' side on the day through goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Tagliafico and Nicolas Gonzalez. The decision not to come on in Hong Kong had prompted the ire of tens of thousands of fans, who booed the World Cup-winning Argentinian and the team's co-owner David Beckham. He did manage to get involved somewhere, though. Dental entrance exam results out, Chattogram Cattle Expo kicks off amid massive turnout. Descendant from US missionary family to run for Assembly. There are few players as beloved by their country as the year-old is, so while he didn't play against Bolivia, he still wanted to be involved somehow. The Hong Kong government demanded an explanation from the match's organisers, who had sought public funding for the event. There's no denying just how important Messi has been to Argentina over the years.