Why is Messi not playing for Argentina in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Ecuador?
Argentina forward and regular skipper Lionel Messi was excluded from the squad for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Ecuador on Wednesday at the Estadio Monumental in northern Guayaquil. The 38-year-old’s absence was confirmed last week shortly after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela. Following the game, Messi said: “I spoke with Leo (Scaloni) and we…