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Messi to start on bench for Argentina group finale...

ESPN reportSaturday 27 June, 01:31 UKStrong

Photo: BBC Sport, from another report on this story

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Messi will begin Argentina's final group match against Jordan on the bench, per coach Scaloni.

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Strong2 reports from 2 outlets. First reported by ESPN, 27 Jun.

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Messi to start final Argentina group match on benchBBC Sport27 Jun
Messi to start on bench for Argentina group finale...ESPN27 JunThis article

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