Lionel Messi injury ruins golden chance for Martin Paes to play together in MLS All-Star Game

Forum News Network – Injuried Lionel Messi When obtained Argentina Defeated Colombia 1-0 in the final America’s Cup 2024, Monday (15/7/2024), brought bad news for the goalkeeper from Indonesia, Martin Pace.

Messi will need time until the end of the month to recover from the injury, which means he will miss several games for Inter Miami, including not participating in the MLS All-Star Game.

The MLS All-Stars will face the MX All-Stars on July 25.

Indonesia has representatives after election Martin Pace In the squad MLS All-StarsThose who enter the team through a voting scheme.

This is a thousand regrets for Paes. According to reports, the goalkeeper, who has obtained Indonesian citizenship since April last year, is likely to not be able to work with Messi. USA Today.

“It is very likely that Messi will miss this week. MLS All-Starsand the players Argentina The statement from the US media read: “It is also doubtful whether Inter Miami can defend its title in the League Cup that starts at the end of this month.”

“Given the number of appearances Messi has made in the competition America’s Cup Regardless of the severity of the forward’s ankle injury, the Inter Miami captain will miss both games and get as much rest as possible.”

Messi injured his right ankle after being tackled twice in the last game and was unable to continue America’s Cup Between 2024 Argentina vs. Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium

In the 35th minute, Messi received the first tackle from Arias, causing La Pulga to groan in pain and roll on the field. Despite the unbearable pain, Messi persisted and continued to play.

In the 64th minute, Messi tackled Luis Diaz for the second time. This time Luis Diaz’s tackle made Messi wave to the bench, signaling him to make a substitution.

Messi was eventually forced to be replaced by Nicolas Gonzalez in the 66th minute. Messi appeared to be crying as he left the pitch and broke his right shoe.

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Even on the bench, Messi cried because he couldn’t continue playing to help the cause Argentina.

“His ankle was swollen and he wanted to continue playing. His teammates saw it.”

“He wanted to play because he’s not selfish or egotistical. He wanted to play because he didn’t want to leave his teammates out there in that state,” the coach explained. ArgentinaLionel Scaloni.