Lionel Messi suffers leg injury in Copa America final against Colombia

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 15, 2024, 08:17 IST

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Lionel Messi sustained a leg injury during Argentina's Copa America final against Colombia. The injury occurred during a chase and he planted his right leg awkwardly, attempting to kick it. Messi showed severe pain, clutching his lower right leg. Trainers treated the injured area, and despite walking slowly towards the sideline, he managed to reenter the game.

Lionel Messi suffers leg injury in Copa America final against Colombia

Argentina's Lionel Messi fights for the ball with Colombia's Santiago Arias. (AFP Photo)

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi suffered an apparent leg injury during the first half of Argentina’s Copa America final against Colombia on Sunday night.
The injury occurred as Messi chased the ball and planted his right leg awkwardly while attempting to kick it, making contact with Colombia's Santiago Arias. The 37-year-old forward immediately showed signs of severe pain, clutching his lower right leg.
Trainers quickly attended to Messi, working on the injured area for a few minutes before helping him to his feet.Messi walked slowly towards the sideline but managed to reenter the game after receiving treatment.

Lionel Messi receives medical assistance during the Copa America final. (AFP Photo)

Messi had been dealing with a leg injury and discomfort throughout much of the tournament. He even missed Argentina's group stage finale due to the injury. Nevertheless, Messi had one shot attempt in the first half of Sunday's match.
The teams went into halftime scoreless, both aiming for the prestigious Copa America title. Messi’s condition remains a significant concern for Argentina as they seek to secure victory in the final.

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