Messi to miss Italy-Argentina through injury

The Albiceleste skipper has left Rome ahead of
Wednesday's friendly due to muscular
problems, following in Mario Balotelli's
withdrawing footsteps
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will miss
Argentina's friendly with Italy on Wednesday
due to injury.
Hot on the heels of Mario Balotelli's
withdrawal from the Azzurri squad , the Ballon
d'Or winner has left Rome following the two
teams having met with Pope Francis in Vatican
City.
The Albiceleste captain had struggled with a
muscular problem while with the Blaugrana
during their tour of Asia in pre-season and was
unable to shake it off before the Stadio
Olimpico friendly.
With La Liga's new season looming - Barca face
Levante on Sunday - the 26-year-old will be
keen to return to full fitness and has returned
to Camp Nou to rest and recuperate instead of
feature against Italy.