‘Not that bad’: Argentina’s Scaloni calms Messi injury fears before World Cup defence

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has downplayed concerns about Lionel Messi's fitness, describing his latest injury as 'not that bad' with approximately two weeks remaining before the World Cup. Messi was withdrawn from an Inter Miami MLS match, raising fears about his availability for Argentina's World Cup defense. Scaloni's reassuring comments suggest the injury is not expected to prevent Messi from participating in the tournament.