Lionel Messi lays injured on the pitch during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Las Palmas at the Nou Camp.
Lionel Messi lays injured on the pitch during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Las Palmas at the Nou Camp.
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The Argentine clashed with Las Palmas defender Pedro Bigas after just three minutes.
The Argentine clashed with Las Palmas defender Pedro Bigas after just three minutes.
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Barcelona later confirmed Messi had torn the internal collateral ligament of his left knee.
Barcelona later confirmed Messi had torn the internal collateral ligament of his left knee.
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The injury will likely see him sit out the next seven or eight weeks of the season.
The injury will likely see him sit out the next seven or eight weeks of the season.
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Lionel Messi walks down the tunnel after being substituted Saturday.
Lionel Messi walks down the tunnel after being substituted Saturday.
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Barcelona would win the game 2-1 courtesy of two goals from Luis Suarez.
Barcelona would win the game 2-1 courtesy of two goals from Luis Suarez.
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The Uruguayan reels away in celebration after opening the scoring in the first period.
The Uruguayan reels away in celebration after opening the scoring in the first period.
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Barcelona fans wave flags to show their support for Catalan independence during Saturday's match against Las Palmas.
Barcelona fans wave flags to show their support for Catalan independence during Saturday's match against Las Palmas.
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