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<p>Messi is still recovering from a right ankle injury. The 36-year-old Angel Di Mar&iacute;a, who retired from the national team after winning the recent <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/copa-america-france-calls-for-action-on-argentina-racist-remarks-23364738" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Copa America</strong></a>, is not on the list either.</p>
<p>World Cup champion Argentina lead South American qualifying with 15 points after six matches.</p>
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