Lionel Messi was substituted throughout ‘s newest Main League Soccer match due to “muscle fatigue” in his left hamstring, his membership stated on Monday.
There had been fears that the 2022 World Cup winner had suffered an damage throughout Inter Miami’s 6-4 win over .
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Nevertheless, the MLS membership introduced that medical exams confirmed that it was nothing greater than “an overload related to muscle fatigue”.
“The timeline for his return to bodily exercise will rely on his medical and purposeful progress,” Inter Miami stated.
Having arrange two of Miami’s 4 first-half objectives on Sunday, Messi clutched his leg within the 73rd minute after taking a free-kick and was instantly withdrawn within the staff’s remaining sport earlier than the World Cup break.
The 38-year-old went straight down the tunnel however gave the impression to be strolling usually.
“He actually was fatigued,” Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos stated after the sport when requested about Messi’s situation. “He was drained; the pitch was heavy and when doubtful, the usual strategy is all the time to make sure you do not take any dangers.”
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Messi has not formally confirmed he plans to play for defending champions within the World Cup, which begins on 11 June.
Nevertheless, he’s broadly anticipated to make a record-equalling sixth look at a World Cup, with the match being co-hosted by the USA, and .
Argentina’s squad is because of be named subsequent week, with their opening sport in opposition to on 16 June.
Since transferring to Miami in 2023, the legend and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has rigorously managed his workload however has nonetheless spent spells out of motion with hamstring points.
He has 12 objectives and eight assists in 14 MLS video games this season, just one behind the chief in every class, having scored a league-leading 29 objectives and assisted 19 instances in 28 video games throughout the 2025 common season.