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Lionel Messi hurts hamstring, doubtful for Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi's medical report confirming the injury was jointly approved by its medical staff and Argentine football federation.

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Lionel Messi played throughout Barcelona’s 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league. (Source: AP)

Barcelona says that Lionel Messi has hurt his left hamstring and may not play in Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Messi will travel to join the Argentina squad, but his “presence in his country’s World Cup qualifying matches will depend on how the injury develops,” Barcelona says.

The club statement says the medical report confirming the injury was jointly approved by its medical staff and the Argentine football federation.

Argentina hosts Uruguay on Sept. 1 and plays at Venezuela on Sept. 6.

Barcelona reported the injury a day after Messi played throughout its 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league.

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Lionel Messi hurts hamstring, doubtful for Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi's medical report confirming the injury was jointly approved by its medical staff and Argentine football federation.

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