Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days due to an apparent muscle injury.

Argentine star Lionel Messi sent a message to fans regarding his absence during the World Cup Qualifiers doubleheader against Brazil and Uruguay. Argentina was set for two highly anticipated matchups in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers—first against Uruguay and then a South American clásico showdown with Brazil.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been left out of Argentina's squad for their next two World Cup qualifiers. The 37-year-old returned to Miami's starting line-up for their Major League Soccer win over Atlanta United but reportedly picked up an injury during Sunday's game.