July 16th 2024.
In the recent Copa America final, held in Miami, Argentina's captain Lionel Messi suffered an unfortunate ankle sprain during their 1-0 victory over Colombia. The 37-year-old had to leave the field in the 66th minute of the game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, after injuring his ankle while chasing a Colombian opponent, as reported by Xinhua.
But despite the setback, Messi remains hopeful and positive about his recovery. In a social media post, the talented forward expressed his gratitude and said, "Thankfully, I'm fine and I hope to be back on the field soon, doing what I love the most." It's a relief to hear that the injury is not too serious, and Messi's fans can't wait to see him back in action.
During the celebrations for Argentina's historic back-to-back Copa America wins, Messi took the time to acknowledge and praise his teammates, especially the retiring star Angel Di Maria. The Albiceleste have now become the first team to successfully defend the Copa America title while also holding the World Cup trophy. "I'm incredibly happy, not just because we achieved our goal, but also because Fide [Di Maria] is leaving us with another trophy," said the No.10 player.
For Messi and other senior players like Nicolas Otamendi, winning the Copa America holds a special significance. "We experience this victory with a unique excitement because we are not just a team but also a family, a spectacular group," Messi added. The bond and camaraderie among the team members are truly heartwarming.
Despite being a part of the celebrations, Messi will have to undergo medical examinations in the coming days to determine the extent of his injury. Ankle sprains usually require a recovery period of at least three weeks, which means that Messi is unlikely to be available for his club, Inter Miami, until August. We all hope that he recovers quickly and comes back stronger than ever.
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