Lionel Messi Injury: Fans Devastated by Star Forward’s Setback 2024
What happened during Copa America?
FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA – Lionel Messi waved and smiled at adoring supporters during a celebration before Inter Miami’s win 2-1 over Chicago Fire FC on Saturday to honor his Copa America title. Messi stood next to Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas while a video containing highlights of his career was played inside Chase Stadium. The two men stood on a mat with the words “Lionel Messi, 45 titles” covering the middle circle of the pitch.
Mas stated, “Tonight we celebrate the great milestone that our captain Leo Messi has achieved by becoming the footballer with the most trophies won in the history this sport.”
“I’m sure he will continue lifting weights beyond 45.” “We hope he will be able to lift many more weights in the future.”
No player has ever won more titles in club and nation. In the history of sport, no player has achieved more in terms of success. This celebration was short and solemn. The quest for Messi’s 46th trophy is still on.
Update about Lionel Messi Injury
Messi limped slowly to and from the midfield wearing a walking shoe on his right ankle. He didn’t want to say much, instead letting his smiles and waving speak for him. After Lionel Messi injury, in Inter Miami CF, he will not be playing in this week’s MLS All-Star Game. The league announced that on Monday. Eight days after Messi injury, he left his team’s Copa America Final win against Colombia with an ankle problem.
The team has also announced that Messi’s fellow teammate Luis Suarez, will miss the match due to “knee discomfort”. Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and the other former Barcelona players will also play. Both players were listed as unavailable for the match on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio. The game pitted MLS All Stars, representing 18 clubs, against Mexico’s Liga MX’s top talent. Messi also missed Miami’s last two league matches, victories over Toronto FC and Chicago Fire, on Wednesday and Saturday.
After a storied European career, Messi joined Inter Miami’s MLS All-Star Game in July 2023. Messi, the eight-time Ballon d’Or award winner, has scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in Inter Miami’s first 12 matches of 2024. This makes him the fastest player to reach 25 goal contributions in a MLS season. Miami currently holds the top spot in the Supporters’ Shield for the best record of all MLS clubs with 53 points.
Messi and Suarez won’t attend the MLS game. Real Salt Lake striker Cristian Arano, the league’s leading scorer this season, will be missing the event for four matches due to a violation of the anti-harassment rule. Arango’s 17 goals are tied with the RSL record of Alvaro Saborio from 2012. Arango will also miss RSL’s Leagues Cup opening at home against Atlas, on August 1.
FAQs
When will Messi return from injury?
Martino stated earlier this week that it’s not clear when Messi would return. However, he said he will evaluate him on a weekly basis.
When did Messi get hurt?
Messi hurt his ankle in the Copa America final last Sunday against Colombia. He injured his ankle in the first-half and attempted to play the second-half before withdrawing.
What is Inter Miami’s record?
Inter Miami is first in the Supporters’ Shield Standings, with 53 points (16 wins, 4 losses, 5 draws). This puts it two points ahead of first place. The club is also the MLS leader with 56 goals.
When does Leagues Cup tournament begin?
Apple TV will live-stream the Leagues Cup matches, which begin next Saturday and feature MLS clubs playing against LIGA MX teams. Inter Miami will play Puebla on Saturday, August 3 in Houston at NRG Stadium and Tigres UANL the following day.
When could Messi play for Argentina next?
Argentina will play World Cup qualifiers again against Chile on September 5 and Colombia on September 10. There are 50 days left until the international break. Messi may be able to play if he is recovering well. However, during Copa America a rusty Messi was not very effective. Even if Messi is able to play, he could be a liability for Argentina. The team has enough depth to win even without their talisman.
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