With Argentina, Lionel Messi won the Copa America title by 1-0 over Colombia. Unfortunately, he picked up a serious injury during the game, resulting in an emotional exit and questions over his returning to the field. Messi’s recuperation schedule is clouded with doubt as Inter Miami stands by. Fans await updates on when the football star will be returning for the US-based squad.
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Inter Miami coach Tata Martino made a huge statement about Lionel Messi’s return from the injury
Manager Tata Martino from Inter Miami has underlined that the squad would not take any “risk” with Lionel Messi, their injured captain. On Sunday, July 14, Argentina’s 2024 Copa America final triumph against Colombia in Miami left the 37-year-old with a swollen ankle.
Messi started the game for the current champions but had to leave the field midway through the second half as it went into extra time. Assisted by Giovani Lo Celso, Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal 22 minutes into extra time, allowing La Albiceleste to keep their continental crown despite his absence.
Lionel Messi first was supposed to miss two Inter Miami games against Toronto on July 17 and Chicago on July 20. GOAL claims, however, that Messi has a ligament damage in his right ankle, hence maybe sidelining him for a lengthier length of time. A club statement on the situation reads (as stated by GOAL):
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Lionel Messi has had a remarkable beginning to his inaugural complete season in American football, accumulating 12 goals and nine assists in an only 12 league appearances for Inter Miami.
