Argentina's World Cup Qualifier Plans Disrupted by Hurricane Milton
Lionel Messi and the team face travel hurdles as a Category 5 storm threatens Florida, impacting their journey to Venezuela.
- Argentina's national football team, including captain Lionel Messi, is set to play a World Cup qualifier against Venezuela but faces travel disruptions due to Hurricane Milton.
- The team trained in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ahead of the match, using Inter Miami's facilities, but the storm's approach has caused concerns about their travel schedule.
- Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, prompting a state of emergency and potentially affecting flights from Miami.
- Messi returns to the national team lineup after recovering from an ankle injury, while midfielder Alexis Mac Allister's participation remains uncertain due to a recent injury.
- Argentina leads the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings and will also face Bolivia in Argentina after the match against Venezuela.