Watch: Seeing injured Lionel Messi crying in the dugout, Argentina fans go berserk during Copa America final

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 15, 2024, 10:01 IST

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After a leg injury in the 64th minute of the match, Messi walked out of the field after taking his right shoe off and was later seen crying uncontrollably in the dugout. As soon as the visuals of Messi crying came on the giant screen inside the stadium, the Argentina fans started screaming to cheer up their champion.

Watch: Seeing injured Lionel Messi crying in the dugout, Argentina fans go berserk during Copa America final

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Argentina legend and World Cup winner Lionel Messi couldn't hold back his tears after he suffered a leg injury during the Copa America final against Colombia and had to be substituted.
The incident happened during the 64th minute of the match when Messi, while sprinting at full speed, suddenly stopped and immediately signalled to the dugout seeking medical attention.

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He eventually walked out of the field after taking his right shoe off and was later seen crying uncontrollably in the dugout. As soon as the visuals of Messi crying came on the giant screen inside the stadium, the Argentina fans started screaming to cheer up their champion.

Argentina went on to successfully defend their Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0, thanks to a 112th minute strike by Lautaro Martinez after the game had remained goalless in regulation time.
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During the first half of the match, Messi fell while chasing a ball out of bounds and clutched his lower right leg. He continued after receiving some assistance from the trainers.
According to an AP report, Messi removed his captain's armband and threw his shoe to the ground in frustration as he left the field. An emotional Messi was later seen covering his face and sobbing on the bench.

Throughout the tournament, Messi had been dealing with a leg injury and discomfort. The severity of Messi's injury is not clear yet.

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