Lionel Messi's status for the Copa America game June 6 at Levi's Stadium is suddenly in question.
The five-time world player of the year did not accompany the Argentina team on its flight Saturday to the Bay Area after being injured in a game Friday night against Honduras. Messi sustained bruises to his lower back and rib cage after being kneed by Honduran Oliver Morazan.He was taken to the hospital for tests, which found no fractures. The pain, described as "intense" by team officials Friday night, had lessened by Saturday. Argentina opens Copa America against rival Chile at Levi's.