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Messi Injury Puts Inter Miami’s Final Group Game Against Pumas UNAM in Doubt

A hamstring scan on Sunday will decide his availability for Wednesday’s fixture following Pumas UNAM’s confirmation that goalkeeper Keylor Navas will be suspended.

Jul 30, 2025; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball against Atlas FC during the first 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, shown leaving a Leagues Cup match in the 11th minute with an injury, is out indefinitely with a minor right leg muscle injury, the MLS club said

Overview

  • Lionel Messi withdrew after 11 minutes of Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Club Necaxa due to suspected right hamstring discomfort.
  • Federico Redondo replaced him before Miami prevailed 5-4 in a penalty shootout to move to five points in the group standings.
  • Head coach Javier Mascherano criticized a straight red card decision and the lack of VAR review from the Necaxa match.
  • With five points from two matches, Inter Miami sit second among MLS teams in the group and hold the upper hand heading into the final fixture.
  • Pumas UNAM will be without veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas on Wednesday after his red card in their win over Atlanta United.