Messi’s ankle looked like this following his injury during the Copa América final.
Messi suffered a right ankle injury while chasing Luis Díaz, forcing him to leave the Copa América final in tears.
The captain of Argentina, who was already on the bench, ripped off his boots and broke down in tears, thinking that this might be his final Copa América.
When Messi was hit in a collision with Colombian Santiago Arias in the 35th minute of the first half, there were already concerns.
As soon as Messi began to run, he became aware of an ankle issue. He landed on the floor, felt pain instantly, and lifted his hand to glance at the bench.
He received care from the Albiceleste medical team, but he was unable to proceed.
After he twisted his right ankle in a collision with Santiago Arias in the first half, the number 10 was already on the verge of retirement due to injury.
That time he came back to the field with a small limp, having trouble jogging and gently testing himself.
He returned to play during the resumption shortly before halftime, but his injury was irreversible. With his ankle already iced, Messi, 37, sat on the bench.
On social media, pictures of his broken ankle went viral. Argentina supporters, on the other hand, greeted him with hero cheers and sang “¡Messi, Messi!” across Hard Rock Stadium.
