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Lionel Messi Out Two Matches Due to Ankle Ligament Injury
Inter Miami’s star player, Lionel Messi, is set to miss the upcoming fixtures for the club after sustaining an injury to his right ankle during the 2024 Copa América final.
The Argentine forward, a cornerstone of Inter Miami’s lineup, was confirmed to have suffered ligament damage, as disclosed by Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino on Tuesday.
Following comprehensive medical assessments, Inter Miami released a statement detailing Messi’s injury status, indicating that his availability for upcoming matches will hinge on ongoing evaluations and the progress of his recovery.
This setback comes at a crucial juncture for Inter Miami, who are scheduled to face Toronto FC on Wednesday night and Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Moreover, Messi’s absence will impact Inter Miami’s preparations as they gear up to defend their Leagues Cup title, with their first match in the competition scheduled for July 27 against Puebla.
The club’s coaching staff and supporters alike will be monitoring Messi’s recovery closely, hopeful for a swift return to full fitness and form.
Despite the setback, Inter Miami remains determined to navigate through their upcoming challenges with resilience and adaptability, aiming to maintain their competitive edge in the MLS and beyond.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Messi’s recovery journey, with anticipation building for his eventual return to the pitch for Inter Miami.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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