Lionel Messi’s Ankle Injury in Copa America Final vs Colombia Shown in New Video
- Argentina’s La Albiceleste faced off against the Colombian national team in the final of the 2024 Copa America
- During the course of the fixture, the captain of the Argentine team, Lionel Messi, suffered a huge blow to his right ankle
- Recently surfacing images of the significant injury suffered by the Argentine captain have stirred reactions among fans
The 2024 Copa America final may have ended with a big grin on Lionel Messi's face, but it wasn't all smiles for the mercurial Argentine.
The 37-year-old picked up an injury in the 36th minute and had to be replaced by Nico Gonzalez in the 66th minute.
The right ankle injury, which would eventually reduce the Inter Miami captain to tears, appeared to worsen as time passed.
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Messi would eventually find some solace when Inter forward, Lautaro Martinez, scored in extra time, ensuring a successful defence of their Copa America title.
However, amid Argentina’s title celebrations, Messi's noticeably swollen ankle continues to spark reactions, with many taking to social media to air their thoughts.
Fans’ reaction to Messi’s bloated ankle
@Mohamedfaye20, unable to believe his eyes, commented:
"Omg Messi."
@just1nvest expressed his thoughts, stating:
"OUCH! Easy to see why he had to come off."
@FootballForeca3, in disbelief, posted:
"Was that from this injury or is it swelling because Messi is playing through injury this tournament?"
@Yovssovph, commenting on the tournament's tough nature, remarked:
"Copa America is just like a waaaaaar."
@Blacksodje also weighed in on the brutal competition in the Copa America tournament, saying:
"They successfully took him out. Copa America is brutal."
Messi ended the tournament unable to wear his right boot due to the unusual swelling. However, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will find solace in the fact that his team secured another Copa America title.
How Messi celebrated Argentina's winning goal
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Messi's mood turned to joy when Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal for Argentina as they secured a 1-0 victory against Colombia to lift the 2024 Copa America.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner suffered a heartbreaking injury after a niggling ankle issue forced him off in the final.
The Argentina skipper was overwhelmed with emotion as he left the pitch in tears, with Nico Gonzalez taking his place on the pitch in the second half.
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