Lionel Messi faked an injury as a joke with his teammates.

Messi faked an injury as a joke with his teammates.

Lionel Messi nearly shocked the whole football world

However, Lionel Messi was joking with his teammates when he pretended to be injured, almost shocking the entire football world.

Messi joined his international teammates on Monday afternoon and participated in Argentina's open practice.

Messi was seen holding the back of his leg during the training session, but it was all in good fun as he played along with colleague Rodrigo De Paul by pretending to be hurt.