Leo Messi was forced to leave the field in the 64th minute of the Copa America final against Colombiawhich left the Argentine legend in a state of desolation, devastated that he could not help his team.
The image of Messi The game was poignant. The number 10 was in tears on the bench. With an ice pack on his ankle injured in the first half, with pain in his thigh… and with an immense pain in his soul. Fortunately for him, his team won the game in overtime.
In the first half, Messi had already had a scare when he was tackled by Santiago AriasThe move took place in the 35th minute of the first half when Messi was in the box but was unable to prevent the ball from crossing the touchline. Airswho did everything to try to deflect the center, struck MessiLeft foot from just outside the box.
THE Albiceleste The captain was able to recover and rejoin the game and managed to finish the first half, which was not the case in the second half.
Later, the television images showed us the state of Messi's right ankle, which was very swollen. The captain could barely walk.
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