01:50Lionel Messi, who was not training after sustaining a thigh injury on June 25 during the game against Chile, was spotted practicing with his teammates at their final training session in NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday ahead of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match against Ecuador.
Footage shows Argentina team members honing their football skills while interacting with each other and juggling the ball. Football fans dressed in their Argentine jerseys and holding the country's flag can also be seen gathering near the stadium.
"That is pretty exciting. First time I get this close to the Argentina team. I have rarely come here to Houston, so it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I want to take care of it," one of the fans shared.
According to media reports, citing the coach of Argentine team Lionel Scaloni, it is still unclear if Inter Miami star is going to take part in the match against Ecuador. The decision on his participation will be determined after Messi is assessed in training.
Some of the local media alleged that Copa America 2024 could be the last tournament 37-year-old Messi played with Argentina's national team after more than two decades in professional football. However, Argentina's team forward did not confirm the claims.
Winners of Copa America 2021, Argentina team will face off Ecuador team for the first quarterfinal match on Tuesday. With 15 victories Argentina, as well as its long-time rival Uruguay, have won the most tournaments of Copa America.
Back on track! Messi enjoys training in Houston as his status for match against Ecuador remains murky
Lionel Messi, who was not training after sustaining a thigh injury on June 25 during the game against Chile, was spotted practicing with his teammates at their final training session in NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday ahead of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match against Ecuador.
Footage shows Argentina team members honing their football skills while interacting with each other and juggling the ball. Football fans dressed in their Argentine jerseys and holding the country's flag can also be seen gathering near the stadium.
"That is pretty exciting. First time I get this close to the Argentina team. I have rarely come here to Houston, so it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I want to take care of it," one of the fans shared.
According to media reports, citing the coach of Argentine team Lionel Scaloni, it is still unclear if Inter Miami star is going to take part in the match against Ecuador. The decision on his participation will be determined after Messi is assessed in training.
Some of the local media alleged that Copa America 2024 could be the last tournament 37-year-old Messi played with Argentina's national team after more than two decades in professional football. However, Argentina's team forward did not confirm the claims.
Winners of Copa America 2021, Argentina team will face off Ecuador team for the first quarterfinal match on Tuesday. With 15 victories Argentina, as well as its long-time rival Uruguay, have won the most tournaments of Copa America.
Lionel Messi, who was not training after sustaining a thigh injury on June 25 during the game against Chile, was spotted practicing with his teammates at their final training session in NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday ahead of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match against Ecuador.
Footage shows Argentina team members honing their football skills while interacting with each other and juggling the ball. Football fans dressed in their Argentine jerseys and holding the country's flag can also be seen gathering near the stadium.
"That is pretty exciting. First time I get this close to the Argentina team. I have rarely come here to Houston, so it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I want to take care of it," one of the fans shared.
According to media reports, citing the coach of Argentine team Lionel Scaloni, it is still unclear if Inter Miami star is going to take part in the match against Ecuador. The decision on his participation will be determined after Messi is assessed in training.
Some of the local media alleged that Copa America 2024 could be the last tournament 37-year-old Messi played with Argentina's national team after more than two decades in professional football. However, Argentina's team forward did not confirm the claims.
Winners of Copa America 2021, Argentina team will face off Ecuador team for the first quarterfinal match on Tuesday. With 15 victories Argentina, as well as its long-time rival Uruguay, have won the most tournaments of Copa America.