Lionel Messi out indefinitely after suffering ligament injury in Copa América final

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Lionel Messi is likely to miss at least his next two games, Inter Miami head coach Gerrado "Tata" Martino said in a press conference on Tuesday.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner left the Copa América final in the 66th minute after suffering a non-contact injury to his ankle.

Following the press conference on Tuesday, Inter Miami later released an injury update for their captain.

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi, #10, reacts after hurting his ankle during a game against Colombia in their Copa América 2024 Final soccer match. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

"After a medical evaluation, it has been determined that Leo Messi has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle. The captain's availability will be determined by periodic assessments and the progress of his recovery."

Inter Miami’s next two games are against Toronto on Wednesday and Chicago on Saturday.

The 37-year-old was seen on the bench sobbing following his departure from what would eventually be an Argentina 1-0 victory over Columbia on Lautaro Martinez’s goal in the 112th minute of extra time. 

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi, #10, is tended to by trainers to check his ankle in the second half during the Copa América Finals match. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

After the game, Messi returned to the field with a limp to hoist the trophy with his teammates as