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Lionel Messi Injury Is Just a Bruise, Could Be Available for Next Match
Despite a strong collision with Benfica's Artur, it appears the Argentine maestro should be OK. He has a bruise on his left knee that could mean he would miss the next game. However, an MRI confirmed no internal damage so it should be nothing worse than that.
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December 6, 2012
Messi Injury: May Not Miss Any Time
Lionel Messi is out of the hospital and the tests are looking good. As expected, the MRI did not find any further internal damage. It is just a nasty bruise.
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December 6, 2012
Still Pending Tests, But Vilanova Confident Messi
"He won't be out for a long time," Tito told reporters in his post-match press conference. The bruise on the front of the striker's left knee could sideline him for a match, but it appears his manager is not worried past that.
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December 5, 2012
Lionel Messi's Injury: Probably Not That Serious
Football fans around the world feared the worst when Messi went down in Barcelona's 0-0 draw with Benfica in the Champions League. After some speculated the injury could be serious, initial reports suggest it is a relatively minor one.