Lionel Messi meets with FA president as Argentina finalise World Cup plans

Published on: 27 February 2018

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid attacker Luis Figo says Lionel Messi does not surprise him anymore. Former Barcelona and Real Madrid attacker Luis Figo says Lionel Messi does not surprise him anymore.

Lionel Messi received a visit from Argentina Football Federation (AFA) president Claudio Tapia at his Barcelona home as Argentina finalise their World Cup preparations.

The Albiceleste will use Barcelona's training facilities from June 1 until they travel to Russia on June 8.

Tapia posted a photograph on Twitter of himself sitting alongside the Barcelona superstar, writing: "A beautiful morning chatting, having [caffeine drinks] and with a few presents for our captain of our national team."

The AFA is considering playing a friendly against Catalonia in Barcelona in early June before their World Cup group-stage opener against Iceland on June 16.

Una linda mañana de charla, mates y unos regalitos para el capitán de nuestra selección @argentina

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