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The star player missed Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury

The visitors struck early in the second minute when Mikael Uhre cut inside his marker and fired a long-range shot that deflected off goalkeeper Drake Callender's gloves into the net. Messi responded by dribbling past a defender and scoring with a low shot from his weaker right foot into the far corner.

The 37-year-old Argentina captain has been sidelined since sustaining ankle ligament damage during the Albiceleste's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final in July. However, he has now returned to full training and is expected to feature in Inter Miami's home match against Philadelphia on Saturday.

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Argentinean government official says Messi, who is team captain, and president of the country's soccer federation should apologise

The team announced on Tuesday that Messi sustained a ligament injury in his right ankle, and his availability will be evaluated periodically during his rehabilitation.

The Copa was Messi's first major tournament since leaving European soccer to play in the less competitive Major League Soccer in the US

“It's our best entertainment, that's what makes it so important,” says a 47-year-old homeless mother of six

Stops Colombia's 28-game unbeaten streak dating to a February 2022 loss to the Albiceleste; Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen

Jefferson Lerma's pass leading to a goal marked his 6th assist in the tournament, making him the player with the most assists in a single edition since 2011, when this statistic began being recorded.

Messi played the full 90 minutes under manager Lionel Scaloni after coming off the bench for 35 minutes in a 1-0 win over fellow Copa America contenders Ecuador on Sunday in Chicago.

Paris Olympics 2024 is scheduled from July 26 to August 11, following the conclusion of the Copa America football tournament, which runs from June 20 to July 14.

Xinhua reports that the visitors faced a tense moment when Lionel Messi left the field in the 42nd minute, seemingly injuring his left knee after a rough tackle from George Campbell.

According to Argentina's TyC Sports, Angel Di Maria's contract with Benfica is set to expire next month, and Inter Miami is leading the race to sign the 36-year-old player.

Scaloni hinted at departing his position after Argentina's 1-0 win against Brazil in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium in November.

The 36-year-old suffered the injury while playing for Inter Miami in the team's 3-1 home victory over Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup last Wednesday.

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The Inter Miami star, World Cup champion and global soccer icon will headline a Super Bowl ad for Michelob Ultra, the brand announced Thursday

After sealing his eighth Ballon d'Or in 2023, the Inter Miami player has now been the first player to ever win the award while playing in the Major League Soccer (MLS), and his third time winning the prestigious award.