😲 Inter Miami announce Messi injury, no return date set | OneFootball

Last night (3), Inter Miami released an official statement confirming a "mild" injury to Lionel Messi, who left the game against Necaxa, last Saturday (2), with 10 minutes of play.

The North American club did not want to give a deadline for the Argentine star to return to activities with the ball.

Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi underwent medical tests at Baptist Health to assess the extent of the muscle discomfort he felt during the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa last night, which forced him to leave the field.

The results confirmed a small muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical evolution and response to treatment".

Beyond his commitments with Inter Miami in both the Leagues Cup and MLS, Messi is also a concern for the Argentina national team.

The current world champions play against Venezuela on September 4 and Ecuador on September 9, in the farewell to the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

The Albiceleste lead the qualifying round with 35 points, already have the symbolic title guaranteed, in addition to a confirmed spot in the 2026 World Cup.

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