Lionel Messi Injury Rumours Allayed by Barcelona Scan Amid Argentina Concerns

Lionel Messi has been cleared of any long-term impact from a foot injury picked up during Barcelona's recent 2-1 El Clasico win over hated rivals Real Madrid.

The news was confirmed after a scan by the Catalan club, according to a report from their official website.

Barca's statement detailed how Messi underwent tests in Washington D.C. which revealed no foot injury. Those tests were jointly executed by the Argentine Football Federation and members of Barcelona's own medical staff.

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The prolific superstar has now been given the green light to feature in his country's match with El Salvador. That game will serve as a warm up for the forthcoming Copa America.

The tournament will begin in mid-June and Messi is naturally expected to be a central figure to Argentina's hopes of winning.

A positive assessment on his fitness is also great news for Barcelona. The Camp Nou team are chasing a treble this season.

Barca currently top the La Liga standings by four points after the win over Los Blancos. Manager Luis Enrique's team are also in the final of the Copa del Rey, where they'll face Athletic Bilbao.

Barcelona have also reached the last eight of the UEFA Champions League. A meeting with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain awaits.

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Messi and his 43 goals and 18 assists in all competitions, per WhoScored.com, will be vital to Barca's three-pronged assault on this season's major prizes.