Panic in the Argentine Camp
Defending World Cup champions Argentina are facing a potential crisis. Lionel Messi was forced off the pitch during the second half of Inter Miami's recent 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union after suffering an apparent leg injury.
The Timing Couldn't Be Worse
This was Messi's final club match before joining the national team for their pre-tournament camp. While Inter Miami staff downplayed the severity, noting it was a "precautionary substitution," Argentine fans remain incredibly anxious.
- Double Trouble: To make matters worse for manager Lionel Scaloni, star goalkeeper Emi Martinez reportedly broke a finger in training with Aston Villa, putting his availability for the opening group stage matches in serious doubt.
Argentina will await the results of MRI scans before making any official adjustments to their 26-man roster.