Lionel Messi (centre) distracted during a training session with his Argentina team-mates ahead of today’s friendly match against Hong Kong in Asia. Last weekend, Argentina were beaten 2-0 by old foes Brazil in a tense Superclasico derby in China. This afternoon, Brazil coach Dunga will lead his team in another friendly against Asian champions Japan in Singapore.

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