Event Brief
May 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Messi named Argentina World Cup captain
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Argentina appointed Lionel Messi as captain for the World Cup after injury doubts.
WHO: Argentina
WHAT: Appointed Lionel Messi as captain for the World Cup while playing down injury fears.
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 2:40 AM ET
WHERE: Argentina
WHY: Argentina sought to quell fears about Messi's World Cup role after injury doubts.
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