Open Extended ReactionsAfter a seven-month hiatus from international duty, Argentina captain Lionel Messi rejoined his national squad for training on Monday, in preparation for their upcoming Conmebol World Cup qualifying matches against Chile and Colombia. Messi, 37, last represented the reigning World Cup champions in November 2024. A muscle injury subsequently sidelined him from the March doubleheader, a period during which Lionel Scaloni's team successfully secured their qualification for the next World Cup. Scaloni faces some key decisions on his starting lineup due to numerous key players being sidelined by injuries and suspensions. Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez is expected to join the national team on Wednesday, following his club's 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final last Saturday.