Lionel Messi’s key teammate Nicolas Otamendi could miss World Cup opener with Argentina after red card vs. Ecuador
Published By: WorldSoccerTalk.com - Yesterday
Nicolas Otamendi received a red card against Ecuador, and now Lionel Messi could be without him for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup opener.
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