Lionel Messi
Argentine Football Federation (AFA) to allay fears about Lionel Messi injury. Barcelona star was fine and could appear in the upcoming friendly matches.
Messi arrived in the United States to join the Argentine national team on Monday (23/03/2015) night local time, or less than 24 hours after the defending Barca in El Clasico against Real Madrid.
A day later, Messi did not follow the national team training sessions to complete. In contrast, the 27 was tested as having problems in his legs.
Some reports mention that Messi then had to return to Barcelona to recover the injury and missed two international matches Argentina.
But it was denied by the Argentine Football Federation. Through a statement, they said that Messi suffered an injury and could not perform for La Albiceleste.
"The team reported that Argentina's Lionel Messi morning undergo personal examination in Washington for the pain in the right leg which is obtained in the last match for Barcelona against Real Madri," the statement from the Argentine football federation as quoted by ESPN FC.
"The test results showed no injury."
Thus, Messi will remain in the US with Argentina for the friendly against El Salvador, Sunday , and Ecuador.