Lionel Messi poses in front of giant World Cup art ahead of Brazil and Uruguay clashes

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is back in Argentina for the international break and he posed in front of a gigantic World Cup celebration post.

The Albiceleste are set to continue their World Cup qualifiers, with clashes against Uruguay and Brazil coming up. 

They have maintained a 100 per cent record so far in qualifying, and this international break, they go up against two of the toughest opponents in the confederation.

Messi landed in Argentina today from Miami and shared an update on his Instagram: a picture of himself with a travelling back standing in front of a World Cup celebration wallpaper, captioned “Happy to be back.”

He has currently scored three goals in three games in qualifying, and he will be looking to improve that tally when they go up against Uruguay on November 17 and Brazil on November 22.

Meanwhile, in a special ceremony held at DRV PNK Stadium on Friday night, Inter Miami CF honoured team captain Lionel Messi for winning his record-tying eighth Ballon d'Or.

After the celebrations, the hosts played a friendly match against New York City FC to end 2023, although they lost 1-2.

After addressing the fans at DRV PNK Stadium and walking down a gold carpet, Inter Miami owners Jorge Mas, Jose Mas, and MLS Commissioner Don Garber introduced Messi as an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner at the opening ceremony of the evening on the field.