Argentina manager Gerardo Martino has confirmed that Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will not be part of the team that takes part in the Olympics.

Argentina manager Gerardo Martino has confirmed that Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will not be part of the team that takes part in the Olympics.

He says that the 28-year-old has been playing non-stop football for a long time and he needs a rest in the summer. Messi is seen as the biggest hope for Argentina to win the Olympic gold medal. Messi achieved this feat with the national team back in 2008. He can now join their national team as part of the three older players involved in the squad. However, Martino is not ready to use this advantage since he wants Messi to recuperate. Continue reading →