Messi reveals developments in his injury – Al Marsad Libyan Newspaper

The Argentine national team retained the Copa America title for the second consecutive edition, winning it for the 16th time in its history, and holding the record as the team with the most wins in the tournament, which it had previously shared with its Uruguayan counterpart.

Messi revealed the details of the injury he sustained in the Copa America final once morest Colombia, which ended in a 1-0 victory.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner injured his ankle in the 36th minute of the final once morest Colombia, but continued to fight until the 66th minute when he limped off the pitch in tears, before putting an ice pack on his swollen ankle on the bench.

The official website of the Argentine Football Association quoted a post by Messi on his Instagram account, in which he said: “The Copa America has ended, and the first thing I want to do is thank everyone for the messages and greetings.”

Messi added: “I am fine, thank God, and I hope to be able to return to the pitch once more soon. I am enjoying what I love to do the most.”

Messi explained: “I am very happy, especially since we achieved the goal we had.”

After winning the Copa America, Messi became the most decorated football player in the history of football, following winning his 45th title in his rich career at the club and national team levels, surpassing the retired Brazilian star Dani Alves, his former teammate at the Spanish team Barcelona.

Source: “Media”