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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Legendary attacker injured on international duty</li><li>Sidelined for two matches</li><li>All-Star game debut in doubt</li></ul>

Lionel Messi to miss two matches for Inter Miami as All-Star Game debut put in doubt

<p>The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner picked up a serious knock when representing Argentina in the 2024 Copa America final. Messi <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-lionel-messi-ankle-swells-size-golf-ball-argentina-inter-miami-superstar-tears-injury-copa-america-final-colombia/bltfebca9f5b14d26cd" target="_blank">rolled his ankle when returning to Florida</a> and taking on Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium – leading to him leaving the field in tears.</p><div class="affiliate-button-container theme-1" data-name="Apple TV"><div class="affiliate-button"><img class="logo" height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" class="affiliate-button-link" target="_blank">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Messi <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/one-more-record-breaking-lionel-messi-celebrates-trophy-win-no-45-wife-antonela-three-sons-join-argentina-copa-america-celebrations/blt200b8b09f6457b50" target="_blank">was able to lift the Copa trophy</a> after a dramatic 1-0 win for the Albiceleste, but images of the swelling around his right foot will have Inter Miami worried. He has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-fitness-update-tearful-copa-america-final-exit-x-rated-message-argentina-supporters/blt853faa6b183f2faa" target="_blank">vowed to be back soon</a>, but no firm date has been revealed.</p><p>He will, however, miss matches on Wednesday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. The MLS All-Star game is on July 24.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>"He twisted his ankle, and the injury is present, so tests are needed and wait for results," Martino said. "I've had the opportunity to see other images. There will be tests done to determine the severity of the situation. We are always informed through our kinesiologist Walter Insaurralde, who is also the kinesiologist of the national team. He is very cautious at giving a final diagnosis before results are in."</p>

WHAT TATA MARTINO SAID

<p>The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/no-lionel-messi-five-games-how-inter-miami-survive-copa-america-without-captain/blt84231bd21a0d395b" target="_blank">Herons sit second in the Eastern Conference</a> as things stand and nine teams will make the playoffs – giving Messi ample opportunity in which to recover before leading a quest for their second-straight Leagues Cup</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Lionel Messi to miss two matches for Inter Miami as All-Star Game debut put in doubt | Goal.com

Lionel Messi has been ruled out for two matches for Inter Miami after suffering an injury in the Copa America final