Lionel Messi told Argentina captaincy 'still belongs to him' despite injury woes as Rodrigo De Paul plays down prospect of deputising for Inter Miami star

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Lionel Messi’s position as Argentina’s captain is not in jeopardy, even as Rodrigo De Paul steps in for the injured star from Inter Miami.

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  • Injury sidelines Messi from Argentina squad
  • De Paul to receive captaincy against Chile
  • Claims the armband will return to Inter Miami hero
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