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**Messi Suffers Hamstring Injury in Inter Miami Victory**

**FORT LAUDERDALE, FL –** Lionel Messi was forced to leave Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup penalty shootout win over Club Necaxa early on Saturday night after suffering a hamstring injury. The Argentine superstar was subbed off in the 11th minute after a collision with Necaxa players Raúl Sánchez and Alexis Peña while dribbling into the box.

Visibly frustrated, Messi slammed the pitch before attempting to walk off the discomfort. He ultimately sought medical attention and headed directly to the locker room at Chase Stadium. Federico Redondo replaced him in the lineup.

“Leo felt a discomfort in his hamstring,” Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said after the game. “We won’t know the extent of the injury until tomorrow. He probably has something wrong. It might not be that serious because he wasn’t in pain, but he did feel discomfort.”

The injury raises concerns given Messi’s history with hamstring issues and other leg injuries, including a recent left adductor problem that sidelined him for Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers earlier this year.

Prior to the injury, Messi had played a significant role in Inter Miami’s 2025 campaign, featuring in 30 games across all tournaments, including MLS where he boasts an impressive 18 goals and 9 assists.

The club is expected to release further details regarding the severity of the injury and Messi’s potential return to play after further evaluation.

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