Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain‎

Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras on Saturday night as he continues to manage muscle fatigue and a mild strain in his left hamstring ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Messi, who turns 39 in three weeks, was active after warming up with his teammates at Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M before the game. The team has said Messi's recovery time will depend on “his clinical and functional progress.”