Messi will start Copa America quarterfinal vs. Ecuador

07/04/2024 07:59 PM

Lionel Messi passed a late fitness test Thursday to start Argentina's Copa America quarterfinal against Ecuador.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he would wait until the last minute to determine whether Messi's hamstring injury would cost him a second straight match at the Copa America. Messi sat out Argentina's final group-stage match, a 2-0 victory over Peru.

Messi tweaked his hamstring during Argentina's 1-0 win over Chile on June 27. After receiving treatment on the field for several minutes, the 37-year-old saw out the remainder of the game. He participated in training on Wednesday.

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