Lionel Messi has been out of action since his injury in the Copa America final.

Lionel Messi has been sidelined since suffering an injury during Argentina's triumphant Copa America 2024 final against Colombia in July. The injury occurred in the second half of the match in Miami, forcing Messi to leave the field in visible pain. The Argentine captain was later seen in tears on the sidelines. However, fate took a different turn as Lautaro Martinez scored a late goal in extra time, securing a 1-0 victory for Argentina.
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after picking up an injury.(AFP)



**Coach: Lionel Messi Expected to Return to Miami Before Season Concludes**


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**Superstar Lionel Messi is set to return to Inter Miami CF before the season concludes, according to head coach Tata Martino. Messi, 37, has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle injury on July 14 while playing for Argentina against Colombia in the Copa America final. While Martino did not specify a return date, he confirmed that Messi would participate in at least one of the club's nine remaining regular-season matches. 
"I can't provide an exact timeline for his return to training, but it's not something that's too far off," Martino told reporters, as per ESPN. "Injuries involve both physical and mental aspects, and we need to address both. Messi is progressing through that process. He’s been working on the field for three or four days now. While we can’t give a definitive timeframe, his return is close."

Inter Miami (16-4-5, 53 points) currently holds a five-point lead over FC Cincinnati in the MLS Eastern Conference standings, despite Messi's absence since June 1. In 12 regular-season appearances (11 starts), Messi has scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists. Inter Miami will host FC Cincinnati on Saturday, with a chance to secure a postseason berth. The regular season concludes on October 19 with a match against the New England Revolution.**
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