(PHOTO) This is how Messi's ankle looks after the injury suffered in the Copa America final

Lionel Messi suffered a serious injury in the Copa America final against Colombia. He left the pitch crying and shocked many fans. It was his right ankle, and the images from it came fast. What many fans couldn't believe is how the ankle looks, which makes it look very serious.

It looks bad. Some specialists thinks that it could be an sprained ankle, and for the knowledge it could take some time to recover. Now Messi will wait till the end of the game to take further examinations and see the injury extent.

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Lionel Messi could be out for a long time since he has a muscle injury and an ankle injury. Messi could barely walk toward the team ahead of the group talk before the extra time vs. Colombia.