Miami, FL – In a devastating blow to Inter Miami CF and fans worldwide, Lionel Messi has been ruled out indefinitely after sustaining a ligament injury to his right ankle. The injury occurred during Argentina’s Copa America final victory against Colombia on Sunday.
The news was confirmed by Inter Miami CF in an official statement released on Tuesday. The club stated that Messi underwent a medical evaluation, which revealed a ligament injury in his right ankle. The statement did not provide a specific timeline for Messi’s return, stating that his availability will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery.
This is a significant setback for Inter Miami CF, as Messi is a key player for the team. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has been in stellar form this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 13 assists in just 12 MLS matches. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team, both on and off the field.
Messi’s injury also raises concerns for Argentina national team. With the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, Argentina will be hoping that Messi can recover quickly and return to action.
Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino addressed the media on Tuesday, stating that Messi is expected to miss at least two matches. However, with the severity of the injury now confirmed, it is unclear when Messi will be able to return to the field.
“We are all very disappointed to hear about Leo’s injury,” said Martino. “He is a vital part of our team, and we will miss him greatly. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back on the field as soon as possible.”
The news of Messi’s injury has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, with fans and fellow players expressing their concern and well wishes. Many have taken to social media to send messages of support to Messi, hoping for a swift and full recovery.
This is not the first time that Messi has suffered an ankle injury. In 2010, he was sidelined for several weeks after suffering a similar injury to his left ankle. However, he made a full recovery and went on to have a stellar season.
Inter Miami CF will now have to find a way to cope without their star player. The team has a number of other talented players, and they will need to step up in Messi’s absence.
The club will be hoping that Messi can make a quick recovery and return to action soon. In the meantime, they will have to focus on the matches ahead and try to maintain their strong form.
This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.
