Lionel Messi Benched as Argentina Defeats Honduras 2-0 in Friendly
Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 in a pre‑World Cup friendly while Lionel Messi stayed on the bench, sparking debate over his role before the upcoming tournament. The friendly served as the final warm‑up before the World Cup kickoff on June 11.
Goals came from Lautaro Martínez and Paulo Dybala. Messi's bench role reflected coach Lionel Scaloni's tactical approach.
Argentina's win boosted confidence ahead of the tournament. The squad will manage Messi's minutes carefully to ensure peak performance.
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