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2024 Copa América: Argentina reportedly to rest Lionel Messi for final group match vs. Peru

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Lionel Messi controls the ball during the first half of the CONMEBOL Copa America Group stage game against Chile on June 25, 2024 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi is not expected to play for Argentina during their final Copa América group stage match against Peru on Saturday in Miami, according to ESPN's Lizzy Becherano.

The Argentina star suffered a right thigh injury during their 1-0 win over Chile on Tuesday night.