2024-07-18 08:20:27
Lionel Messi could not play the whole time in the Copa America final. The Argentine superstar left the field in the second half after injuring his right ankle. Messi did not return home with the team as the injury was serious.
After tests yesterday, Messi’s club, Inter Miami, said that the injury has damaged ligaments, so he will have to be out of the field for an indefinite period.
“After a medical examination, it has been determined that Leo Messi has suffered ligament damage in his right ankle,” Miami said in a statement. The presence of the captain will depend on his periodic recovery and his progress will proceed in a certain process.’
Inter Miami plays at home against Toronto FC on Wednesday night and their match against Chicago Fire on Saturday.
Argentina won the Copa America title on Sunday. Messi won his second Copa with a 1-0 win over Colombia. Messi left the field in the 64th minute of the match. He left the field in tears. Even going to the dugout, this World Cup winning star is seen crying. But after winning the title, those tears turned into joy.
Last Monday, in a post on Instagram, Messi said that he felt better physically. He expressed hope to return to the field soon. But his return to the field was delayed indefinitely after tests.