2023 farewell battle!Messi was replaced due to injury: contributed 28+12, officially on holiday
The 110th South American Super Derby Brazil vs Argentina was played at the Maracanã Stadium. In the 76th minute, Messi was substituted due to injury. In this game, Messi passed 0 and his performance was flat. For Messi, his 2023 football journey is officially over, with 28 goals, 12 assists, and 40 goals, which is still a top performance.
South American football is extremely hot, both off and off the field. Before the start of the game, the fans of the two teams clashed violently and there was an incident of mutual assault. Brazilian security guards beat Argentine fans with equipment, and Messi led the team to leave the stadium in anger. After mediation by all parties, the game was delayed for 28 minutes.
This star-studded focus battle has evolved into a martial arts movie plot. Jesus waved his arm and hit De Paul's nose bleeding, Raphinha's "iron sand palm" slapped De Paul's face, McAllister and Raphinha faced each other, like two martial arts masters fighting for internal strength, and both fell...
In this context, it is difficult for Messi to have room to play. What's even more worrying is that Messi suffered discomfort in his right thigh after 28 minutes of play, and received massage treatment from the team doctor on the sidelines.
In the first half, Brazil committed 16 fouls, Messi had 0 shots on goal, 0 dribbles, and there was not much presence to speak of.
In the midst of the predicament, Argentina's set-pieces made a miraculous achievement. In the 63rd minute, Lo Celso assisted Otamendi for a goal from a corner.
In the 76th minute, Messi was substituted and Di Maria came on. This is not the first game that belongs to Messi, OPTA statistics show that Messi only has 32 touches, 1 shot on goal (blocked), 1 threatening pass, 0 attempts, 4 lost possession, and sofascore gives Messi a rating of 6.8.
For Messi, his 2023 journey is over. In 44 appearances, he scored 28 goals and provided 12 assists, and was directly involved in 40 goals. Messi's holiday is coming, and next, the football king will be with his family and enjoy a good leisure time.