Messi to miss next two Miami MLS matches with ankle injury
The 37-year-old Argentine star went down in the 64th minute of a 1-0 victory over Colombia, hobbling off the field with cameras showing a huge swollen ankle.
Messi was in top form, as usual, weaving through defenders like they were standing still. Then, out of nowhere, disaster struck.
A poorly timed tackle led to a nasty fall, and Messi’s ankle bore the brunt of it.
The stadium fell silent, and fans watched in horror as their star player writhed in pain on the ground.
Initial reports suggest that Messi has suffered a sprained ankle. Thankfully, it’s not broken,
Miami’s coach and players are already brainstorming strategies to fill the Messi-sized gap in their lineup.
Without Messi’s magic on the field, Miami will need to rely heavily on their midfield to control the game.