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Argentina Star Lionel Messi Injured During Barcelona's Champions League Match Against Chelsea

Submitted by Scott Harkness on Tue, 07/03/2006 - 21:11.

Argentina and Barcelona's young star Lionel Messi has received an injury during the first-half of Barcelona's Champions League match against Chelsea.

The talented Albiceleste striker was immediately withdrawn from the match in the first-half by Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard after going down with what seems like a hamstring injury.

The injury could affect Argentina's World Cup warm-up schedule, with coach Jose Pekerman previously assured of giving the stunningly talented play-maker a place in the Argentina first-team in their upcoming friendlies.

(Full update to follow...)