In November 2023, Pablo Maffeo was surprisingly called up by Lionel Scaloni, alongside Lionel Messi, for Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil, both part of the CONMEBOL qualifiers.

The right-back, born in Barcelona but the son of an Argentine, was seen as a potential alternative to Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel as part of the anticipated squad refresh for Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning team, with hopes of having Messi lead the charge as they aim to defend their title at the 2026 World Cup.

However, Maffeo has struggled to make an impact at Mallorca, where he has played since the 2021/2022 season. He has made headlines more for on-field clashes—particularly with Vinicius Junior—and inconsistent performances, which have hurt his chances of returning t

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