Messi Forced Off Injured at Halftime in 1st Start Since Layoff

Lionel Messi was substituted at halftime of his first start for Barcelona since a long injury layoff, after apparently picking up a new knock.

Messi hurt his left leg less than half an hour into the Spanish league match against Villarreal at Camp Nou Stadium on Tuesday. The playmaker left the field and doctors attended to his leg for few minutes before he eventually returned and finished the half.