Lionel Messi will play in the Copa America in the United States this summer but skip the Olympics, Argentina coach Gerardo Martino has confirmed.

Martino said on Argentina radio station La Red that it was "too much" for the Barcelona star to play in both events and also World Cup qualifiers.

"Messi will not go to the Olympic Games," Martino said on Monday, reiterating comments he made three weeks ago.

Messi, 28, could have been selected to Argentina's Olympic team as one of three players over age 23. He led Argentina to the gold medal in 2008 in Beijing.

The Copa America Centenario takes place from June 3-26, with the Olympics open two months later from Aug. 5-21.