Overview
- The injury occurred during Miami’s Leagues Cup opener against Necaxa in Fort Lauderdale, where Messi exited after 11 minutes.
- He collided with Necaxa defender Alexis Pena and sat for on-field treatment of right-thigh discomfort.
- Coach Javier Mascherano warned that the full severity would only be known after thorough medical evaluations.
- Messi has scored 18 goals and provided nine assists in 18 MLS matches since joining the club in 2023.
- His absence leaves a key gap as Inter Miami aims to defend its 2023 Leagues Cup title and maintain momentum in MLS.