Lionel Messi, the forward and captain of the Argentine national team, said that he was injured in the match against Brazil within the scope of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (1-0). Messi quoted his words ESPN.
“I felt discomfort in the adductor muscle. This was the last game of the year, so I have time to recover so I can start 2024 fully prepared,” Messi said.
The match was supposed to start at 3.30 Moscow time at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). However, due to the tension in the stadium, the starting whistle was postponed and the fans started fighting in the stands. Messi led his team off the field, but half an hour later the Argentinian players returned to the field.
The Argentine national team is the sole leader in the qualifying tournament in South America with 15 points. The Brazilians are sixth (seven points).
In the World Cup final held on December 18, the Argentinian team defeated the French team and became the new owner of the cup. Normal time ended with a score of 2:2. Messi has a goal. The teams also scored against each other in extra time; One of these shots is one of the shots made by Messi (3:3). The Argentines were more accurate in the penalty shoot-out.
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