BUENOS AIRES, June 6 -- Lionel Messi could feature in Argentina's World Cup warm-up fixtures as he recovers from a hamstring injury, Albiceleste manager Lionel Scaloni said on Friday.

Despite his absence, Messi is expected to be fit in time for Argentina's opening World Cup group match against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is not the only ...