Lionel Messi INJURY Update: Argentine Football Captain Posts ‘I am Fine’ After Copa America 2024 WIN
Thanking fans for their support all the time, Messi said he is fine while also thanking God.
Miami: It was painful for everyone to see Lionel Messi walk off the pitch limping on Sunday during the second half of the Copa America 2024 game versus Colombia. Despite Messi not on the pitch, Argentina went on to win the title with a goal during extra time. But even after the win, fans were concerned over Messi’s injury as the pictures of his swollen foot that were doing the rounds were scary. Finally, Messi has provided an update himself. Thanking fans for their support all the time, Messi said he is fine while also thanking God.
“I want to thank everyone for the messages and greetings,” Messi said on Instagram. “I’m fine, thank God, and I hope I can soon be on the field again enjoying what I like to do most. I am happy, very happy, especially because we achieved the goal we had wanted.”
He made it known that his love for his teammates goes beyond just playing on the field.
“We are a team and also a family, a spectacular group…this National Team has a lot of present and a lot of future too. Let’s go Argentina!”
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Argentina won courtesy of an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez.
Martinez, the tournament’s leading scorer, received a precise through ball from Giovani lo Celso and deftly lifted his shot over the advancing Colombian goalkeeper, Camilo Vargas, in the 112th minute, sparking wild celebrations among Argentina fans. Lautaro Martinez’s goal, his fifth of the tournament, cemented his position as the top scorer and earned him the Copa America 2024 golden boot.