Lionel Messi, the 37-year-old soccer superstar, has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle during the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday. The injury occurred in the first half of the match, and Messi was substituted out in the 66th minute, visibly in pain and later seen crying on the bench.Inter Miami CF, Messi’s club team, has confirmed the injury in an official statement, saying, ‘Lionel Messi is suffering from a right ankle sprain’. The club added that ‘his availability will be determined through ongoing evaluations and his progress in his recovery’.Inter Miami’s head coach, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, has confirmed that Messi will miss at least the next two games for the club, against Toronto FC on Wednesday and Chicago Fire on Saturday. Martino stated that Messi will undergo further tests to determine the full extent of the injury.The severity of the injury is still being evaluated, with recovery time estimates varying widely. Some sources suggest a recovery period of 4-6 weeks, while others indicate it could be up to three months if surgery is required. However, Inter Miami has ruled out a serious injury, and Messi himself has expressed optimism about his recovery.Messi took to Instagram to thank fans for their support, stating, ‘I am doing well and hope to be back on the field soon’. The injury comes as a significant blow to Inter Miami, as Messi has been in sensational form this season, tallying 12 goals and 13 assists in just 12 games.The incident has raised concerns about the 37-year-old’s fitness, given his history of ankle injuries, including similar issues in 2006 and 2010. It also impacts Argentina’s national team, as Messi may miss upcoming matches in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
Key points
- Lionel Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle during the Copa América final.
- Messi will miss at least the next two games for Inter Miami against Toronto FC and Chicago Fire.
- The severity of the injury is still being evaluated, with recovery time estimates ranging from 4-6 weeks to potentially three months.
- Messi has thanked fans for their support on Instagram and expressed hope for a quick return to the field.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about the severity of Messi’s injury.
Some sources suggest a recovery time of 4-6 weeks, while others mention the possibility of up to three months if surgery is required.
Inter Miami has ruled out a serious injury, but the club’s official statement does not provide a specific timeline for recovery.
