Lionel Messi Injury Update: Argentina's Copa America 2024 Winning Team Captain To Miss Next 2 Matches

After winning the Copa America 2024 final against Colombia by a goal's lead, Argentina's captain Lionel Messi is likely to miss at least the next two matches for Inter Miami, his Major League Soccer team. Lionel Messi sustained an injuring his right ankle during the final match of the Copa America 2024.

The latest information on Lionel Messi's injury was shared by Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino.

The team said Tuesday that Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle, and his availability will be assessed periodically as rehab progresses. Inter Miami will host Toronto FC on Wednesday night and Chicago on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi in tears after being subbed out due to injury 💔 pic.twitter.com/gzZtbGmxLB

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The 37-year-old Messi tearfully exited Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia in Sunday's Copa America final after going down in the 64th minute. He immediately looked to the Argentina bench and was down for a couple of minutes before taking off his right boot and walking slowly off the field. He was then shown covering his face, sobbing in his seat. Cameras later showed him on the bench with a badly swollen right ankle. Messi said he was doing well in an Instagram post Monday and that he hoped to return soon. Miami is second in the Eastern Conference standings.