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Messi: I'd give up Barca title for World Cup glory

Argentina's national football team forward Lionel Messi gestures during a training session at Tomas Duco stadium, in Buenos Aires on May 27, 2018. The Argentinian team is training ahead of a friendly match against Haiti to be held on May 29 at "La Bombonera" stadium in Buenos Aires, before departing to Barcelona, to prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. / AFP

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he would swap a Barcelona title for a trophy with the national team ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

Messi has enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Barca. However, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is still searching for his first major senior title with Argentina.

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