Messi's magic will not be seen in Paris Olympics 2024, Argentina left the team

Football fans will not be able to see the magic of Lionel Messi in the Paris Olympics starting later this month. Argentina has announced its team but Lionel Messi, the favorite of millions, has not been included in this team. Lionel Messi is currently representing Argentina in the Copa America. In 2021, Argentina won the Copa America and won the FIFA World Cup-2022 title. Messi made Argentina the world champion in the final match of the FIFA World Cup. His fans are surprised to not see Messi's name in the Argentina team.

Why did Messi not get a place?

Only under-23 players can play in the men's football competition at the Olympics. But 3 senior players are also allowed to play in each team. Messi's fans believed that he would get a place in the Argentina team. But after the announcement of the team, Messi's fans are heartbroken. Argentina coach Javier Mascherano has announced the Paris Olympics. In this, he has replaced four members of the World Cup winning team. But Lionel Messi's name is not in it.

These players got a place

When Argentina coach Javier Mascherano announced the squad for the Paris Olympics, the three players over the age of 23 included goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, Nicolas Otamendi and Julian Alvarez.

Messi won gold in 2008

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Lionel Messi scored against Ivory Coast, Netherlands and Barcelona in these Olympics.

Argentina's first match is on 24 July

Argentina's first match will be against Morocco on 24 July. Before this, Argentina's team will play two friendly matches with France. Argentina's team has been placed in Group B. Apart from Argentina, this group includes teams from Morocco, Iraq and Ukraine.

Argentina team announced for Paris Olympics 2024

Goalkeeper: Leandro Brey (Boca Juniors), Geronimo Rulli (Ajax)

Defenders: Marco de Cesar (Racing Club), Julio Soler (Lens), Joaquin Garcia (Velez Sarsfield), Gonzalo Lujan (San Lorenzo), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Bruno Amiens (Santos Laguna).

Midfielder: Ezequiel Fernandez (Boca Juniors), Santiago Hayes (Olympiacos), Cristian Medina (Boca Juniors), Kevin Zenon (Boca Juniors)

Forward: Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Luciano Gondo (Argentina Juniors), Thiago Almada (Botafogo de Brazil), Claudio Etcheverry (River Plate), Julian Alvarez (Manchester City), Lucas Beltran (Fiorentina).