Jun 27 : Argentina captain Lionel Messi missed training on Thursday afternoon due to muscle pain, while his presence in their final Copa America group-stage game against Peru remains in doubt.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa America 2024 - Group B - Chile v Argentina - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States - June 25, 2024 Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo
Messi, who turned 37 this week and has been suffering muscle niggles, required brief medical treatment on his thigh during Argentina's 1-0 victory over Chile on Monday at the U.S.-hosted tournament. "My adductor got a bit stiff and I couldn't stay loose, it was bothering me a little bit, but I was able to finish the game, so I'll see how it evolves over the next few days," Messi said after Monday's win.
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