INTERNATIONAL: Optimism is rising in Argentina's national soccer team as Lionel Messi participates in the last training session before the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay on Friday. Messi has recovered from a left leg injury for which he flew to Madrid to seek advice from specialists. He was seen training without any restrictions during practice.

Argentinas's national team is in second place of the South American qualifying group, six points behind leader Brazil. Uruguay's team holds fifth place in the South American standing.