Messi on the bench as Argentina make nine changes for Jordan clash
Argentina's national football team has made nine changes to their starting lineup for their final Group J match against Jordan. Lionel Messi will begin the match on the bench as the team prepares for the next stage of the tournament.
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High-profile roster changes in major international tournaments significantly impact betting markets and fan expectations for team performance.
Reuters, Dallas Argentina's Lionel Messi on the pitch before the match. Photo: Reuters Lionel Messi starts on the bench as Argentina take on Jordan in their final Group J match at Dallas Stadium on Saturday with coach Lionel Scaloni making nine changes to the side that defeated Austria in their previous match.
Straightforward sports reporting of lineup changes.
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