Due to an injury, Messi is preparing for the World Cup with a personalized training program — Field Level Media
Lionel Messi has completed his first training session with the Argentine national team as part of their preparations for the World Cup. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is following an individual training program following an injury sustained in an MLS match against Philadelphia on May 25, 2026.
It is noted that Messi performed special exercises separately from the main group of players.
Lionel was injured in an MLS regular-season match against Philadelphia on May 25, 2026.
Messi has been named to Argentina’s final World Cup roster, which will be his sixth in his career. He will not play in the friendly match against Honduras, scheduled for June 7, 2026.
This was reported by Field Level Media.
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