Concern in Argentina and at PSG, the strong foul that made Messi bleed vs Panama

Despite the fact that the Argentine team lived a party in the first game after winning the World Cup in Qatar, an action scared everyone at the Monumental stadium. A Panamanian player entered excessively against Lionel Messi and almost injured the top winner of the Ballon d'Or (7), who was applauded on more than one occasion by the fans who came to the River Plate stage.

In the first half of Argentina's friendly against Panama, defender Kevin Galván had a strong tackle against the 'Flea' that silenced everyone in the stadium. The left-hander swept over the left leg of the Albiceleste captain and provoked the anger of the Argentine team. Rodrigo de Paul did not hesitate to criticize the unnecessary action of the side.

Prior to the match, the man from Rosario lived an emotional moment when his name was heard from the voice of the Monumental stadium. The best player in history was applauded on more than one occasion and was visibly emotional during the Argentine anthem.

Will Lionel Messi play in the 2026 World Cup?

After the World Cup in Qatar, there was a question about whether Leo was going to continue in the team led by Lionel Scaloni. However, he assured that he wants to continue wearing the albiceleste shirt as world champion. Now, his performance in the World Cup that will take place between the United States, Mexico and Canada is not certain, since he maintained in "Urbana Play" that due to age he is not seen in the next competition. Meanwhile, his presence in the 2024 Copa América is confirmed.