Overview
- Messi left Inter Miami’s game clutching his left hamstring and was substituted in the 73rd minute on Sunday, then went straight to the locker room.
- Inter Miami said Monday that testing found an "overload associated with muscle fatigue" in Messi’s left hamstring and that his return will depend on clinical and functional progress.
- ESPN Argentina reported a mild hamstring strain with a 10–14 day recovery estimate, which would make availability for Argentina’s June 6 friendly uncertain.
- Argentina coach Guillermo Hoyos described the withdrawal as fatigue and the national team medical and coaching staffs are monitoring Messi and will base any decision on follow-up exams and functional tests.
- The situation echoes a late fitness scare Messi had before 2022 and highlights that hamstring problems vary widely in recovery time, so Argentina may rest him from one or both warm-ups to prioritise the World Cup opener on June 16.