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Lionel Messi back in Argentina squad - but Mauro Icardi left out

Messi is set to make his international return for the first time since the World Cup [Courtesy]

Lionel Messi is set to make his international return for the first time since the World Cup after being named in Argentina's latest squad.

Messi, 31, opted to take some time away from the national side after their disappointing last-16 exit at the hands of eventual winners France.

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