Messi the latest high-profile World Cup injury, as concerns mount weeks before big kickoff
Injuries to key soccer players are raising concerns ahead of the upcoming World Cup, with Lionel Messi being the latest addition to the list. Other notable players like Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah have recovered, but several stars are ruled out. The packed schedule and expanded tournaments have led to warnings from players and coaches about the risk of injuries.
- ▪Lionel Messi left a recent match with a hamstring issue, raising concerns about his availability for the World Cup.
- ▪Alphonso Davies is likely to miss Canada's World Cup opener due to a hamstring injury.
- ▪Several players, including Éder Militão and Hugo Ekitike, have been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries.
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Open this photo in gallery:Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) walks to take a corner kick during the second half of an MLS match against Philadelphia Union on Sunday in Miami.Rebecca Blackwell/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountInjuries to some of soccer’s star players are mounting ahead of next month’s World Cup, with Lionel Messi joining a list of concerns that already included Lamine Yamal.Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah have recovered from injuries ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Now the focus will switch to Messi, the Argentina great who left the field after reaching toward his left hamstring in a game for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer on Sunday.Yamal, Spain’s new…
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