Lionel Messi ankle injury. Having won a second continental crown, the most decorated player in history now has 45 trophies to his name. In a thrilling final match, the Albiceleste defeated Colombia thanks to a goal by Lautaro Martinez in extra time, securing the title’s successful defense on American territory.
After sustaining an unlucky ankle injury that caused immediate concerns about his fitness going into his return to domestic play at MLS side Inter Miami, Messi left the game in tears. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s length of absence is unknown, but the erratic 37-year-old has hinted that he won’t be absent for long.
In an emotional Instagram post, Messi said that: “Copa America is over and firstly I want to thank everyone for the messages and greetings. I’m doing well, thank God, and hopefully soon I can be on the pitch again enjoying what I love doing most. I’m happy, a lot, especially because we achieved the goal we had and Fide [Angel Di Maria] leaves us with another Copa. The biggest ones, like him, Ota or me, we live it with special excitement, with other team-mates who already have several tournaments and add their experience as well, and with a litter of young people who give their all in every ball. We are a team and also a family, a spectacular group. Thanks to everyone who was supporting us, this national team has a lot of present and a lot of future too. Let’s go Argentina f*ckkkkk!”
Along with seasoned Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, Inter Miami is eager to have the charismatic captain back in the lineup after he has missed five games already. When he returns to the Herons, Argentina’s greatest player will need care, but he hopes to bounce back favorably as he continues to focus on winning the MLS Cup. Lionel Messi ankle injury
