Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's ban on rival shirts.

It's not a problem against Messi. We respect the careers of all footballers. It's just that the home ground is very important to us," Villasboa told local press on Wednesday. Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said: "I have nothing to do with the t-shirt ban.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has opened up on Paraguay's Lionel Messi shirt ban ahead of the international game.

Ahead of the World Cup qualifier match between Paraguay and Argentina, jerseys featuring the Argentine star were banned from the stands.

Fans wearing any version of a soccer jersey bearing the megastar's name will be denied entry to the upcoming match.