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Messi Exits Early with Hamstring Issue in Leagues Cup Clash

Messi’s early exit highlights ongoing fitness challenges that could complicate Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup campaign.

Jul 30, 2025; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts against Atlas FC during the second half of a group stage Leagues Cup match at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Argentine star Lionel Messi of Inter Miami tumbles to the pitch moments before he is removed with an injury during a Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa
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Overview

  • Messi left the pitch with a right hamstring muscle issue after contact with Necaxa’s Raúl Sánchez in the eighth minute at Chase Stadium.
  • Head coach Javier Mascherano substituted Messi in the 11th minute, replacing him with midfielder Federico Redondo.
  • Within a minute of the change, Telasco Segovia delivered a clinical finish to give Inter Miami the lead.
  • This latest setback follows a series of muscle, hamstring and ligament injuries that have frequently sidelined Messi since his 2023 move to MLS.
  • Messi’s fitness for the remainder of Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup matches now remains uncertain.