Lionel Messi, the Argentine footballer and captain of FC Barcelona, has undergone surgery on his left knee to repair a ligament injury sustained in last season's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The surgery was performed by Dr. Riccardo Fazzari at the Hospital Clínico Universitario de Torreón, Mexico.

Messi was injured during the match against PSG in June 2019 when he fell awkwardly while attempting to tackle Kylian Mbappé. He had been ruled out of the team's subsequent games due to the severity of the injury,Football Base Camp but returned to action in October 2019 following a successful rehabilitation process.

The Argentine forward is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time and has won numerous awards throughout his career, including four Ballon d'Or titles (awarded to the world's best player). His performances have earned him the nickname "the king of Europe" and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential players in the history of football.

Despite his recent injury, Messi remains committed to playing for FC Barcelona and will be hoping to recover quickly from the surgery and return to the field soon. His absence could potentially affect the team's chances of winning major trophies this season, but his talent and experience make him an indispensable asset to any team he plays for.

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