In the second half of Sunday’s Copa América final against Colombia, Lionel Messi suffered a brutal ankle injury, forcing him to leave the game.
Following a fall in the 63rd minute, Messi quickly signaled to the bench for a substitution and limped off the field.
The seriousness of Messi’s injury was evident when viewed in slow motion, with new camera angles emphasizing its severity.
Upon reaching the bench, the emotional toll of the injury hit Messi, and he was seen in tears.
Substituted in the 66th minute for Nicolás González in a tied match, Messi watched from the sidelines as his team fought on.
Despite his absence, Argentina emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, courtesy of a goal from Lautaro Martínez in extra time, reported by ESPN.
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Lionel Messi Suffers Swollen Right Ankle
Following the agonizing non-contact injury that left Messi in tears on the bench, his troubles continued.
Television coverage showed Messi with ice on his significantly swollen right ankle.
While the exact injury details were unclear initially, the visible swelling on his ankle indicated substantial damage.
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