Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero In Argentina Preliminary Copa America Squad

Buenos Aires: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi and the returning Sergio Aguero headed the 23-man Copa AmericaAmericaAmerica squad announced by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni on Tuesday.

Paris Saint Germain winger Angel Di Maria was also included but there was no place for striker Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan at Chelsea from Juventus.

"These are the best players in an important time for the national team," said Scaloni ahead of the tournament hosted by Brazil, which begins on 14 June.