The head coach of the Argentina national team spoke about Messi's serious injury

MOSCOW, July 16 Head coach of the Argentina national football team Lionel Scaloni told TyC Sports that team captain Lionel Messi suffered a severe sprain in the Copa America final.
On Monday night, the Argentina national team became the winner of the 2024 Copa America, beating the Colombian team in the final match (1:0). Messi was replaced in the 66th minute due to a right leg injury. The 37-year-old forward left the field accompanied by doctors; the captain of the Argentina national team could not hold back his tears. The player later said that he was fine and hoped to return to the field soon.

“»I didn't say anything during all these celebrations. I know that Messi could barely walk. You saw the photos yourself. The sprain was severe,» Scaloni was quoted as saying by TyC Sports.
For Messi, this America's Cup championship was the second in his career. In total, as a player, the Argentine won 45 trophies in clubs and the national team, which is a record among the most titled football players in world history. Messi updated his own record.