Inter Miami pays tribute to Lionel Messi in front of packed stadium after Copa America win

EEven though Inter Miami fans cried alongside Lionel Messi when he injured his right ankle in the Copa America final, they were just as happy as he was when he lifted the trophy after the game. They know he will be sidelined until at least next season, but that doesn't mean they won't honor the legacy he left behind by becoming the most trophy-winning soccer player in the history of the sport. Messi truly conquered the game as a veteran star, not winning his first major international trophy until he was in his thirties and has already won four. On Saturday, Inter Miami's stadium was packed to the rafters to honor its biggest star and he was happy to receive the recognition from all the fans.

When will Leo Messi return to activity?

Just by looking at the right ankle you can tell. Lionel Messi would be out for a while, these types of injuries tend to result in at least a month's absence if the player is lucky. Inter Miami didn't need him much when they were playing in the Copa America, they are still leading the Eastern Conference. MLS The team is about to start their League Cup competition and they will face Tigres de Monterrey. Last season, Leo was the one who led the team to win their first ever trophy as a player for Inter Miami. According to the latest news, Messi will not be absent as much as expected.

Manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino spoke about the injury this week and said that more testing is needed to determine the severity of the problem. But Leo walked alone during Saturday's ceremony with all the fans. As for the games Leo will miss, Messi will miss the Chicago Fire on Sunday, the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday and the Leagues Cup opener against Puebla next Sunday. But the game against Tigres on August 4 seems to be the focus for Inter Miami. Only time will tell how long Leo Messi will be out for his current club. In the past, we have seen Messi's ankle swollen even more and he returned to action in record time. He is the GOAT of football after all, a freak of nature.