![Argentina vs Germany: When will Lionel Messi return to play with the 'Albiceleste'? [PHOTOS]](http://img.depor.com/files/article_main/uploads/2019/10/08/5d9cfb5093c82.jpeg)
The highlight of the FIFA October international break will be the clash between the Argentina and Germany national teams on Wednesday at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. The big absence will be Lionel Messi, who is still serving his suspension for criticizing Conmebol during the last edition of the Copa America in Brazil. Leo went all out and accused the organization of corruption.
How long was the 'Pulga' suspended for?
Conmebol wasted no time in sanctioning the FC Barcelona player, suspending him from official and friendly international matches for three months and fining him $50,000 for the criticisms he made after the match against Brazil and the match against Chile for third place.
When did Messi last play for the Argentine national team?
Messi has not played for the 'Albiceleste' since July 6, 2019, when they played the Copa America third-place match against Chile. The striker has missed another match against Chile and the friendly against Mexico, which ended in a goalless draw and a 4-0 victory for the Argentinians with goals from Lautaro Martinez, respectively.
When and who does Messi play against next?
Thus, the match against Germany will be the last one Lionel Messi misses due to his suspension, and he will be eligible to play the upcoming matches in November of this year. Argentina will face the current Copa America champions Brazil and Uruguay.
The match against Neymar and company will take place on November 15 in Saudi Arabia, while the match against Luis Suarez and the 'charruas' will be on November 19 in Tel Aviv.
Ter Stegen already misses him
The Barcelona goalkeeper talked about his teammate's absence and said that "it would have been nice to face him there. Although maybe it's also good that he's not there," Ter Stegen joked.
The German, however, warned that Argentina is a "dangerous team, even without Leo," and insisted that they show their best against them.
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