Argentina Squad for 2014 World Cup Announced
23 Players Selected by Alejandro Sabella
Lionel Messi's Absence from Friendly Match Raises Questions
The Argentine Football Association has announced the 23-man squad that will represent the country at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The list, which was selected by head coach Alejandro Sabella, includes star players such as Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, and Ángel Di María.
Messi's absence from Argentina's recent friendly match against Hong Kong raised some concerns among fans. However, Sabella has assured that the Barcelona forward is fully fit and will be available for the World Cup. The coach also confirmed that Messi will not play in Argentina's final warm-up match against Slovenia on June 7.
Argentina will open their World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 15. They will also face Iran on June 21 and Nigeria on June 25. The knockout stage of the tournament begins on June 28, with the final scheduled for July 13.
Argentina are one of the favorites to win the World Cup this year. They have a talented squad with a good mix of experience and youth. If they can play to their potential, they will be a force to be reckoned with.
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