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Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has caused panic in the Tango camp after he nearly injured captain Lionel Messi in the final training session in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.
Argentina fans await the fateful match, hoping that Messi will lead his country to a second consecutive World Cup title in the final chapters of his storied career with Tango.
A newspaper has been published “come on“ Spanish video from Argentina training showed Otamendi’s hard tackle on Messi’s leg during a set-piece, in footage that has sparked concern among fans who feared their captain could be injured ahead of the upcoming final.
But Messi was quick to overcome the situation as he lifted his feet off the ground at the last moment to avoid the collision and walk away from his partner unharmed.
After the shootout, Messi looked at Otamendi with a smile and the Argentina defender looked confused before his captain smiled back and the moment ended in a friendly atmosphere after the fans held their breath for a few seconds.
