Lionel Messi still "loves" the Argentine national team despite more than a decade of disappointments, international team-mate Sergio Aguero said on Thursday as the pair prepare for the Copa America in neighbouring Brazil.

Lionel Messi still driven to win with Argentina, insists Sergio Aguero

Lionel Messi will start Friday's friendly against Venezuela in Madrid as he makes his return for Argentina following a self-imposed eight-month exile, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed.

Lionel Messi to start Venezuela friendly on Argentina return

Messi returns for Argentina's match against Venezuela

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is hopeful for Lionel Messi's possible return to international football after the Copa America 2019 group draw at Cidade das Artes in Rio de Janeiro.

'Hope Messi can play in Copa America,' says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni

Argentina have asked interim coach Lionel Scaloni to stay in charge of the team until next year's Copa America, the head of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday.

Argentina ask coach Lionel Scaloni to stay for 2019 Copa America

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Lionel Messi still driven to win with Argentina, insists Sergio Aguero

Lionel Messi to start Venezuela friendly on Argentina return

Messi returns for Argentina's match against Venezuela

'Hope Messi can play in Copa America,' says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni

Argentina ask coach Lionel Scaloni to stay for 2019 Copa America