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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has revealed that the entire squad is worried they could catch COVID-19 in Brazil as they participate in the Copa America after positive tests elsewhere. The 2021 edition of the tournament is being held in Brazil after issues with previous hosts Colombia and Argentina.

In a statement, the Argentine National Team confirmed that they will be playing at the 2021 Copa America that is set to be held in Brazil despite controversy about the new hosts. The Selecao were picked after a rise of COVID-19 cases in Argentina but there have been issues over the same in Brazil.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed that Lionel Messi is happy at Barcelona and that ‘all is well in his club’ despite his summer transfer saga. The Argentine was unhappy at the way things were run at Barcelona and was looking to leave before he changed his mind and opted to stay.

PSG star Angel Di Maria has revealed that he has no idea as to why he wasn’t picked to be a part of Argentina’s national squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The 32-year-old starred last season as PSG reached their first ever Champions League final but was still not picked by Lionel Scaloni.