Messi returns but no Tevez in Argentina squad

Lionel Messi has returned to the Argentina squad for this month's World Cup 2018 qualifiers, but there is no place for Carlos Tevez.

The Barcelona star was forced to sit out the 1-1 draw with Brazil and 1-0 victory over Colombia in November due to a knee injury, but has been recalled by Gerardo Martino, along with Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, who also missed those matches.

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