Lionel Messi ended his final match of the calendar year with a groin injury that forced him to be substituted in Argentina‘s 1-0 win over Brazil on Tuesday.
The Argentina captain was replaced in the 78th minute of Tuesday’s match, which was marred by clashes between fans and police, and afterwards Messi complained of an injury to his groin.
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“I felt discomfort in my adductor,” Messi said. “It was my last game of the year so I have time to get well to start 2024 giving everything.”
The Inter Miami forward received treatment on the touchline in the first half and looked short of fitness.
