Inter Miami give major update on injured captain Lionel Messi
captain
Lionel Messi
will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering what the club described as a 'minor muscle injury' in his right leg, according to a statement released Sunday.
The 38-year-old Argentine star sustained the injury early in Miami's
Leagues Cup
match against Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday, exiting in the 11th minute. Though
Messi
walked off the field unaided, he did not return.
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Inter Miami confirmed that medical tests revealed a minor upper right leg muscle issue. "His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment," the team stated, offering no timeline for his return.
— InterMiamiCF (@InterMiamiCF)
Messi, who is tied for the MLS lead with 18 goals and also has nine assists in 18 appearances, has been a crucial force for the club. His absence is a significant concern as Inter Miami chase domestic and continental success.
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Jordi Alba
, who scored the dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to force a penalty shootout Miami won 5-4, called Messi's exit 'a huge sadness for the whole team'.
Inter Miami currently sits fifth in the Eastern Conference with 42 points (12-4-6), trailing league leaders Philadelphia by eight points but with three games in hand. Messi's injury casts uncertainty over Miami's Leagues Cup title defense, which they won in 2023 shortly after his arrival.
Miami hosts UNAM Pumas on Wednesday and can clinch a Leagues Cup quarterfinal spot with a win. However, any extended absence from Messi could hinder their momentum in the tournament and the regular season.
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