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Lionel Messi Subbed Off Injured in Second Half of Copa America Final After 66 Minutes

Jul 15, 2024, 02:59 AM

Lionel Messi was subbed off due to a non-contact injury during the second half of the Copa America final. The Argentine star appeared to suffer a muscular injury in his right leg, specifically his hamstring, and was visibly emotional as he left the pitch in tears. Messi's injury occurred 66 minutes into the match, and he was replaced by Nicolás González. This incident has led to concerns about whether this could be Messi's last appearance in a major tournament. The crowd showed their support for Messi as he exited the game, and he was seen with his ankle wrapped in ice on the bench.