Messi Skips Training Ahead of Final, Hamstring Injury Concerns Grow
Showing Signs of Hamstring Discomfort in the Semifinals
Argentina national football team player Lionel Messi is celebrating after scoring the opening and winning goal against Croatia in the 2022 Qatar World Cup semifinal held at Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar on the 13th (local time). On that day, Argentina achieved a 3-0 victory over Croatia, securing their place in the final. Photo by AFP·Yonhap News
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jung-wan] Lionel Messi (35, Paris Saint-Germain) has raised concerns about an injury after missing training ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup final.
According to foreign media including the UK’s Express, The Sun, and Metro on the 16th (Korean time), Messi did not participate in the official Argentina national team training held ahead of the final against France. Six key players missed the Argentina team training that day, and Messi was one of them.
The Argentina national team did not specify the exact reason for his absence. However, foreign media analyzed that Messi likely needed to manage his condition, as he showed signs of discomfort in his hamstring during the semifinal against Croatia.
The UK media Express reported, "Argentina captain Messi missed training due to a hamstring issue," adding, "Concerns are growing about whether he will be able to play in the final against France." French media Foot Mercato stated, "Messi felt discomfort in his left hamstring and was unable to complete training."
Argentina will face France in the 2022 Qatar World Cup final at midnight on the 19th. Argentina will be challenging for the World Cup title for the first time in 36 years since the 1986 Mexico tournament. This World Cup is likely to be Messi’s last.
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Marking his fifth World Cup, Messi has won the Ballon d'Or seven times but has been notably distant from the World Cup trophy. In the 2014 Brazil World Cup, he reached the final but was unable to overcome Germany, settling for runner-up.
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