Published 10:50 IST, July 16th 2024
Lionel Messi loses fitness battle at Copa America, puts goal of playing 6th World Cup on hold
Lionel Messi cried uncontrollably after he exited from a Copa America final before fulltime for the first time in his career. Beyond the severe pain in his right ankle on Sunday night in Miami Gardens, the tears on the face of Argentina's captain showed a deeper anguish.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi sits on the bench with an ice pack on his ankle during a Copa America soccer final match against Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla. | Image:
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10:50 IST, July 16th 2024