Argentina want Lionel Messi to miss Barcelona games ahead of World Cup

In the event that Argentina will end their 24-year sit tight for a World Cup this late spring, they'll require Lionel Messi to be fit and terminating on all chambers. 

Messi has scored 27 objectives in 36 diversions for Barcelona this season and seems to be at the highest point of his amusement as the La Liga title race hots up and the Champions League knockout stage starts. 

Be that as it may, the Argentine FA are concerned their 30-year-old charm could be going to Russia somewhat wore out toward the finish of the season and are in this way intending to approach his club with a fairly bold request.Speaking to TyC Sports, AFA president Claudio Tapia uncovered La Albiceleste are not just going to let Messi well enough alone for the friendlies against Italy and Spain one month from now, but at the same time will request that the Blaugrana utilize Messi sparingly finished the following couple of months in an offer to keep him crisp for the mid year. 

"I trust each player gets to the World Cup in their present shape," he said. 

"What [Sergio] Agüero is doing well now is enormous, and well, Lionel Messi is dependably on his best diversion. 

"That is the thing that means our staff and mentors. We talked with Messi, and we need him to sit out however many diversions as could reasonably be expected with Barcelona." 

Good luck with that Claudio. We think we comprehend what Barcelona's answer will be.