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By Saul Garcia

Jul 30, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL; Flags of various nations fly at Copacabana Beach prior to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL; Flags of various nations fly at Copacabana Beach prior to the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Lionel Messi

Jun 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his goal during the second half of Argentina’s 4-1 win over Venezuela in quarter-final play in the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his goal during the second half of Argentina’s 4-1 win over Venezuela in quarter-final play in the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

The best player in the world, Lionel Messi, suffered a mix bag over the break but it’s ending is what puts him on the trending down list. It all started great for Messi. He scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Chile to start the campaign. However, it got so very bad for the Argentine National Team. Lionel Messi was suspended for the game in Bolivia, which they lost 2-0. Number 10 will remain out for three of the four remaining games for Argentina. This puts Argentina’s chances of the World Cup in doubt.

The dependence on Messi still is so surprising considering the quantity of world class players on the team. If there was any doubt that Argentina needs Messi more than the other way around, the game in Bolivia was proof. Even taking into account the altitude of La Paz, the team created very little and only made 6 shots on goal! It was a very bad week for Lionel Messi. (Stats from ESPNFC)

Next: Latest On The Messi Suspension

That’s all folks! Let me know what you think on this week’s International report. Catch the stock report next week for the game at Granada in La Liga.