Lionel Messi has flown out of Manchester airport after Argentina's 2-0 win over Italy at the Etihad stadium.
The Barcelona man with his teammates are heading to the city of their rivals, Madrid, where they face Spain at Atletico's Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday night.
Messi didn't feature in the victory, watching the whole game from the stands after being an unused substitute.
After feeling a niggle, Argentina didn't want to risk him so close to the World Cup and there was "zero chance" he would play, according to officials.
Speaking after the game, Messi said: "I always feel like playing but there is a long way to the World Cup.
"I always want to play, but I came here with discomfort."
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