Now let's look after Messi

The news of Argentina's World Cup qualification after victory over Paraguay (2-5) was not only a relief for 'La Albiceleste', but also for Barcelona.

Now that Argentina has qualified, both the national side and Barça know it will be much easier to agree on whether Messi will travel and play for his country.

The Argentine will most certainly want to play the two remaining games against Peru and Uruguay, but there will be a freer hand to curb the player's appearances in Argentina's friendlies leading up to the Brazil World Cup.