Lionel Messi was substituted out of Argentina’s Copa America 2024 final against Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 14.
The 37-year-old footballer had to exit the match due to an ankle injury and was seen in pain before. He was substituted by Nicolás González.
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Messi tripped over himself as he was trying to chase the ball and immediately signalled for help after the injury. The final ended level 0-0 after Messi went off the field. The Argentinian footballer was later seen covering his face while crying and his heavily swollen right ankle was strapped with an ice pack.
Previously during the match, Messi suffered a leg injury in an attempt to kick the ball.