Copa América: Messi is injured, substituted and crying on the Argentina bench

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A worrying scene involving Lionel Messi marked the final game America’s Cup between Argentina e Colombiathis Sunday (14), in Miami (USA).

The star of it Between Miami He felt a problem with his nice ankle, it had to be replaced and he couldn’t hold back his tears on the bench.

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The number 10 already felt it at the end of the 1st half, but he continued on the pitch. Until 18 minutes into the last stage, he fell with his hand on his leg and was immediately attended by doctors, who immediately indicated that the star had to be replaced.

It was then that Nicolás González was replaced by coach Lionel Scaloni.

Sad and irritated by the situation, Messi limped off the field and threw one of his boots on the ground.

After sitting on the bench, the star immediately started treating his swollen ankle with ice, but he could not hide his frustration and began to cry bitterly.

The sight shocked the Argentina fans present at the stadium. Some of them even appeared on screen very emotional and worried.

Lionel Messi leaves the Copa América final in tears CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images

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