With Scaloni's Permission, Lionel Messi Prefers Vacations And Doesn't Join The Argentine Entourage To Indonesia

Argentine national team player, Lionel Messi (center). (Photo: Twitter @Argentina)

JAKARTA - The Argentine national team star Mega, Lionel Messi, has confirmed that he will not join his entourage to undergo the second FIFA Matchday agenda against Indonesia. Messi chose to return to his country and then take a vacation.

Lionel Messi and the team just finished their FIFA Matchday match against Australia in Beijing, China on Thursday, June 15 evening WIB. The agenda ended sweetly because Albiceleste managed to win 2-0 over Australia.

From the two goals created, Lionel Messi became one of the contributors. La Pulga scored the opener when the game had only rolled 80 seconds. Meanwhile, another goal was scored by German Pezzella in the second half.

After leaving Beijing, Lionel Messi immediately left the Argentina squad and did not fly to Indonesia. He said he would soon go on vacation.

"Now I want to go on vacation, and we will start coming back later," said Lionel Messi about his agenda quoted from TyC Sports on Friday, June 16.

Messi's decision to take a vacation after the match in Beijing is in line with the permission given by the coach, Lionel Scaloni. Previously, Scaloni did give Messi time off faster, but not only for Messi but also for Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi.

"We believe it is the fairest. It is my decision, they did not ask me for a holiday, so it is fair for them to rest and vacation with their families," said Scaloni.

Even though he missed the opportunity to continue his Asian tour against Indonesia on June 19, Messi himself admitted to enjoying his time in Beijing. La Pulga is happy Argentina was able to close the tour in China with a win over Australia.

"We always enjoy time here, as we have. Today was a difficult match, the weather was hot, so it was very tough. Even so, we showed the same enthusiasm to win," said Messi.