Nicolás Otamendi, defender of the Argentine national team, caused moments of terror inside the 'Albiceleste' camp, after he nearly injured captain Lionel Messi during the last training session, in preparation for facing Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

Argentine fans await the decisive match, hoping that Messi will lead his country's team to retain the World Cup title for the second consecutive time, in the last chapters of his historic career with the 'Albiceleste'.

The Spanish newspaper 'AS' published a video clip from the Argentine national team's training, which showed a strong tackle by Otamendi on Messi's foot during a 50-50 ball, in a scene that worried fans who fear their captain might suffer any injury before the anticipated final.

But Messi handled the situation very quickly, lifting his feet off the ground at the last moment to avoid the collision and move away from his teammate without suffering any harm.

After the scene ended, Messi looked at Otamendi smiling, while the Argentine defender appeared embarrassed, before he returned his captain's smile, ending the moment in a friendly atmosphere, after the fans had held their breath for a few seconds.