The initial news regarding the fitness of Lionel Messi is encouraging, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni Credit: CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the initial news regarding superstar Lionel Messi’s fitness “is not that bad” and hopes further examinations will confirm that diagnosis with the World Cup just a fortnight away.

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