Messi Risks Wrath of PSG, Helps Argentina Beat Uruguay as They are on The Verge of Qualifying For Qatar 2022

• Angel Di Maria scored the only goal of the game for Argentina as Lionel Messi played 15 minutes
• It was the first time Messi will be getting playing time since picking up an injury against Lille in the Ligue 1
• Argentina are now unbeaten in 26 matches and will qualify for the World Cup if they beat Brazil in their next game and any one of Colombia, Chile or Uruguay fail to win

Lionel Messi has risked the wrath of Paris Saint-Germain by playing for Argentina, who are on the brink of qualifying for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 1-0 win over Uruguay, on Saturday, November 13.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni decided not to start Messi in the encounter as the PSG star was still battling with an injury that has kept him out of action for two weeks.

However, Messi didn't seem in pain when he came on the pitch with 15 minutes left on the clock against Uruguay.

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The 34-year-old came in for Tottenham star Giovani Lo Celso to help protect the result after Angel Di Maria had given Argentina the lead in the 7th minute.

Messi had a chance during the final minutes to double the scoreline but he could only shoot wide from the box.

With the 1-0 result, Argentina reached 32 points in the qualifiers and confirmed their second place behind Brazil as they are now on the verge of qualifying for Qatar 2022.

Scaloni's men face Brazil in their next World Cup Qualifier.

Argentina are now unbeaten in 26 matches and will qualify for the World Cup if they beat Brazil on Wednesday, November 17, and any one of Colombia, Chile or Uruguay fail to win.

Stunning reports claim Ramos and Messi are not great friends at PSG

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that fresh revelation from Paris claim that former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and ex-Barcelona captain Lionel Messi are not great friends since they moved to PSG.

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It was a blockbuster summer transfer window for the French club as both legends arrived the Parc des Princes to join Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Both stars have competed against each other in fierce El Clasico clashes for over a decade with Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The pair had some ugly fights, tackles and ultimately, rivalries across 10 years that French outlet L'Equipe via Marca claim it is the reason for a lack of close friendship between the two stars.

It was gathered that since his arrival at Ligue 1 club, Messi has only found friends in his Argentina teammates, Angel di Maria and Leandro Paredes.

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is also close to Neymar, with whom he formed a close relationship at Barcelona.

The Brazilian had reportedly been trying to convince Messi to come to PSG since joining them in 2017.

Meanwhile, Sergio Ramos has also formed good relationships with many players at PSG. With Messi, though, it is just a professional acknowledgment for now.