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Lionel Messi Bleeds From Eye But Continues Playing in World Cup Quarterfinal
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
During Argentina's 2026 World Cup quarterfinal win over Switzerland, Lionel Messi suffered an eye injury causing bleeding but continued playing after treatment, helping his team reach the semifinals.
- 01Lionel Messi suffered an eye injury causing bleeding during Argentina's World Cup quarterfinal match.
- 02The injury was caused by a blow from Switzerland's Granit Xhaka minutes before halftime.
- 03Messi received medical treatment on the field but continued playing without interruption.
- 04Messi scored the opening goal in the 10th minute of the match.
- 05Argentina won 3-1 in extra time against a Swiss team reduced to 10 players.
- 06The victory advanced Argentina to the World Cup semifinals.
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