Lionel Messi injury update: Will Argentina football legend play this year? Check status of Inter Miami footballer

Lionel Messi's injury has raised concerns among soccer fans as Inter Miami footballer has been out of action since Argentina's Copa America 2024 triumph on the US soil in mid-July.

Now injured Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been left out of the squad announced by the Argentine FA for September's South American World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia. The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 28-man squad following an ankle injury sustained during last month's Copa America final in the United States.

The Inter Miami player is currently recovering from a right ankle injury at his club. Neither Messi nor the Inter Miami club management has divulged details about his return for the competitive game.


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Coach Lionel Scaloni named midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez and striker Valentin Castellanos for the first time, along with young players with few international caps, including Alejandro Garnacho, Valentin Carboni, Valentin Barco and Matias Soule.

Argentina host Chile at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on September 5 before facing Colombia five days later in Barranquilla.

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World Cup champion Argentina leads South American qualifying with 15 points after six matches.

FAQs

Q1. What is the age of Lionel Messi?
A1. Lionel Messi is 37-year-old.

Q2. What is injury status of Lionel Messi?
A2. Argentina legend Lionel Messi is currently recovering from a right ankle injury at his club Inter Miami.