Lionel Messi Returns to Training Ahead of Crucial Copa America Clash

Argentina's Lionel Messi returned to training on Monday, preparing for the Copa America quarter-finals against Ecuador. Messi had been recovering from a groin/thigh injury suffered during a match against Chile and missed the game against Peru. The 37-year-old participated in kinesiology work and joined the team for training.

Argentina's Lionel Messi returned to training on Monday as they prepare to face Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-finals in Houston this week. Messi had not trained since sustaining a groin/thigh injury during his side's 1-0 win against Chile on June 25. He sat out Argentina's 2-0 victory over Peru on Saturday.

The Argentine football federation said the 37-year-old did some kinesiology work before training and was with the rest of the group afterwards. Argentina face Ecuador on Thursday.