Argentina's Olympic Soccer Squad Announced Without Messi
Manchester City's Julián Álvarez and veteran Nicolás Otamendi among four World Cup winners selected by coach Javier Mascherano.
- Lionel Messi, citing a busy summer and injuries, will not participate in the Paris Olympics.
- Mascherano's squad includes goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli and new Manchester City signing Claudio Echeverri.
- Argentina will play two friendlies in France before their Olympic opener against Morocco on July 24.
- The Olympic men's soccer tournament allows three players over 23 years old per team.
- Argentina is grouped with Morocco, Iraq, and Ukraine in Group B.
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