Inter Miami FC announced details of Argentine Lionel Messi's injury to his right ankle ligaments. The club, currently in second place in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer, issued a statement on its official website to clarify the nature of Messi's injury. The statement read: "After a medical evaluation, Messi's injury to his right ankle ligaments has been confirmed, and the readiness of the team's captain will be determined according to the periodic assessments he undergoes and the progress of his recovery." An ESPN correspondent revealed that Messi is suffering from a ligament tear in his ankle and will be sidelined for approximately 40 days. Messi, who is 37 years old, sustained the injury during the match in which the Argentine national team won against Colombia with a score of 1-0 in the Copa America final last Monday.