Lionel Messi sobbed during the Copa America final after suffering an ankle injury.

15/7/2024,

 

Early in the second half of Argentina vs. Colombia's Copa America final on Sunday night, Lionel Messi was substituted off the play with what appeared to be an ankle injury.

 

After 65 minutes of play in what might have been his final major international match, the 37-year-old football icon was replaced.

 

Messi stumbled and immediately informed the trainers that he needed help. Messi tripped over his own feet, even though it appeared as if he was attempting to sprint as fast as possible.

 

Messi is leaving the field gingerly, taking off his right cleat and his captain's armband. Later, Messi was spotted crying on the Argentina sidelines, covering his face with an ice pack, and wearing an ankle brace.

 

Nicolás Gonzále replaced Messi in the field...

 

 

Later, footage from FOX Sports cameras revealed the extent of Messi's right ankle swelling. g. Messi hurt her ankle in the first place Messi attempted to pursue and hit a ball before it went out of bounds during the first half. He kicked out with his right foot planted, bending awkwardly before. Messi winced in agony and repeatedly rolled over towards the pitch so the trainer could assess him. Eventually, Messi got up to leave on his own, but not before displaying a clear limpMessi suffered the injury in the 36th minute of the first half, but he eventually made a comeback to the game.