Argentina have learned to cope with Lionel Messi's absences and no longer need to rejig the lineup when he is not available, Lionel Scaloni has said.

Lionel Messi came off the bench as Argentina, the World Cup champions, won 1-0 against Chile in a World Cup qualifying match Thursday night.

World Cup winners Argentina return to play on Thursday at Chile, where Lionel Messi could play his first game for the national team in seven months after dealing with injuries during the previous international break.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni feels that his side will continue to play the same with or without the presence of Lionel Messi in the squad. Since making his debut for the national team in 2005, Messi has scored 112 goals in 192 appearances for Argentina,

Lionel Messi rejoins Argentina for matches against Chile and Colombia before Inter Miami plays in the Club World Cup. Here's what you need to know.

During Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Colombia, Lionel Messi and James Rodríguez had a heated exchange after Enzo Fernández was sent off. Argentina and Colombia drew 1-1 on Matchday 16 of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.