Lionel Messi will be sidelined for upcoming games with Inter Miami as he deals with a ligament injury in his right ankle, as announced by the team on Tuesday. The injury occurred during Argentina’s recent victory over Colombia in the Copa America final in Miami, with Messi needing treatment and struggling to continue playing. After a medical evaluation, it was confirmed that the 37-year-old football star has a ligament injury in his right ankle. His availability for future matches will depend on ongoing assessments and his recovery progress.
Leo Messi was visibly emotional after sustaining a right ankle injury during the Copa America final against Colombia, as tears welled up in his eyes.
Messi was taken off the field around the 64th minute on Sunday with his ankle being iced. Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino mentioned on Tuesday that Messi would likely miss a couple of games due to the injury. Martino explained to reporters that Messi twisted his ankle and the extent of the injury would be determined after further tests. He emphasized the importance of waiting for the results before confirming the diagnosis, relying on their trusted kinesiologist Walter Insaurralde for updates.
The player who has won the Ballon d’Or eight times has scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in just 12 matches this season in the MLS.
Inter Miami is currently sitting in the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings as they prepare for two home games this week. They will face Toronto FC on Wednesday, followed by the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
The legendary Messi, who is 37 years old, has been on fire this season in MLS, scoring 12 goals and providing 13 assists in just 12 matches. This is Messi’s first full season in the MLS, and he has certainly made an impact.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Messi reassured his fans that he is doing well and expressed his eagerness to return to the field soon. He mentioned how he is grateful for his health and is looking forward to getting back to playing the sport he loves. Additionally, he took the time to pay tribute to his fellow player Angel Di Maria in his post.