Argentina happy with Messi’s progress

BARCELONA star Lionel Messi has visited a Buenos Aires hospital to have a scan on the muscle injury in his right leg that has kept him out of action for over a month.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2006 - 01:00

Donato Villani, doctor with the Argentina national team, said he was pleased with the progress of the 18-year-old.

“The injury is progressing well but we can not set a date for his return because that would put extra pressure on him,” said Villani.

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Courts Soccer International Place: Barcelona Place: Buenos Aires Place: Spain Person: Messi Person: Lionel Messi Person: Donato Villani Person: Villani Person: Lionel Event: Champions League Organisation: Argentina national team Organisation: Barcelona

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