Lionel Messi has been pictured for the first time since breaking his arm on Saturday while playing for Barcelona.

The Barca talisman fractured a bone in his right arm during the win over Sevilla and the club announced he would be sidelined for three weeks.

The first images, obtained by Spanish outlet Sport, have emerged of the crocked Argentine donning a sling to protect the problem area.

The injury comes amid a run of hugely important fixtures for Ernesto Valverde's men, starting with Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.

He is also set to miss Sunday's El Clasico and the return leg against Italian outfit in Milan.

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