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Messi is definitely returning to international football, says Argentina general manager

The Barcelona star has not been included in any of his nation's call-ups since the disappointment of the 2018 World Cup

Argentina general manager Jorge Burruchaga believes it is "impossible" that Lionel Messi will walk away from international football on a permanent basis.

Messi is the Albiceleste's all-time top scorer with 65 goals, but is currently on leave from international duty following disappointment at the 2018 World Cup.

Interim coach Lionel Scaloni has so far picked three squads without the team captain, as well as resting a host of familiar faces in favour of blooding younger talent.