Argentina has been stripped of its star power.
The country’s men’s national team faces bad news regarding its final Copa America group stage match on Saturday against Peru, as Lionel Messi will not be on the pitch due to a right leg injury. Lionel Messi gestures during a Copa America match between Chile and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on June 25, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.“Leo had an issue in the last match. He won’t be joining us in the next one.
However, Argentina and its fans were relieved to receive a positive update on Messi’s health evaluation — the strain in his leg is considered minimal, Argentine outlet TYCSports reported.Argentina vs. Chile in Copa America 2024: How to watch Messi for freeAdding to the mess, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni will also not be present at Hard Rock Stadium after CONMEBOL announced Friday that he was suspended for their upcoming match due to game delays against Chile.
Messi’s absence quickly had effects on ticket prices, as the average listed ticket has decreased by 22 percent following the injury news, Previously, Argentina vs. Peru was the most in-demand ticket for the tournament, with the average price being $515, which is about $200 more than Argentina’s tournament opener against Canada, Vivid Seats said.In its first match against Canada, Messi was not at his best, and Argentina still cruised to a 2-0 victory.Argentina national soccer team players, including Leandro Paredes and Lautaro Martinez, celebrating a goal against Canada during a Copa America match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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