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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Lionel Messi suffers minor muscle injury in his right leg: How long does the recovery take?
Lionel Messi never went to college. Instead, he chose football to be his learning ground. Lionel Messi got hurt in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, pulling up after a tackle and looking visibly uncomfortable. He slapped the turf in frustration, then slowly walked to the bench before heading to the locker room. Trainers treated his upper right thigh, and by the end of the day, Messi was officially ruled out with a minor muscle injury in his right leg. The club confirmed that it's not serious, calling it "minor," though they've given no exact timeline for his return. Inter Miami stressed that Messi's comeback will depend entirely on how he responds to treatment and his clinical progress. In the world of elite sports, 'minor muscle injury' typically signals some strain, discomfort, or mild hamstring/tendon issue. These don't require surgery or long rehab stints, but players still need rest, physio, and a careful ramp-up. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano noted that Messi didn't seem to be in real pain—just felt something pull in his back thigh area. That's optimistic news, but cautious all the same. Because the club has been non-committal about timing, fans are left guessing right now. A few days? A couple of weeks? It really comes down to follow‑up scans, swelling (if any), and how quickly Messi feels better under treatment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing you Can be Too Old for Learn More Undo But context helps: small muscle strains often heal in one to three weeks, assuming no setbacks. Keep in mind he's 38—experience helps, but recovery tends to take a bit longer at this stage. Reddit fans are already speculating: 'If Miami qualifies for the knockout round, he'll probably return for the quarter-final,' one user wrote. "Minor muscle injury means Grade 1. Generally, it's 1 to 3 weeks of recovery time," writes another user. This isn't the first time Messi's had small muscle trouble in 2025. Earlier in the year, he missed Argentina qualifiers with a strained adductor. He also sat out the MLS All-Star Game, with Miami's staff citing fatigue and scheduling overload. This minor scare may end up being just that, a short break. But in football, recovery is as much about smart management as it is about healing.
Jordan News
6 days ago
- Sport
- Jordan News
Lionel Messi's Leagues Cup injury confirmed as "hamstring discomfort" - Jordan News
Lionel Messi exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa in the 11th minute due to a right leg injury. After Inter Miami completed its 2-2 draw, manager Javier Mascherano declared Messi felt "hamstring discomfort." اضافة اعلان The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings a halt to an exceptional run of clean health, the longest since he joined Miami in July 2023. He had played in every minute of 16 consecutive matches for Miami between MLS regular season and FIFA Club World Cup play before his failure to appear in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game resulted in a one-match suspension against FC Cincinnati a week ago. He returned Wednesday night for Miami's Leagues Cup opener against Atlas and provided two assists one leading to the game-winner late in a 2-1 victory. Neither team scored prior to Messi's exit Saturday, though Miami's Telasco Segovia scored shortly thereafter to put Miami in front. Necaxa took a 2-1 lead with the Herons reduced to 10 men when Marcelo Weigandt was sent off for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, but Inter Miami rallied for the equalizer in extra time. The Herons then won 5-4 on penalty kicks. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, has not scored in the Leagues Cup. But in MLS play, he is tied for the league lead with 18 goals. Messi's run of consecutive appearances was in stark contrast to his first two MLS seasons, during which he missed significant portions of regular season play. After playing all seven matches of Miami's run to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, minor ailments limited Messi to just six appearances among Miami's last 12 regular-season games that year. He also dealt with multiple issues in 2024, the most pronounced being an extended recovery from a torn leg muscle sustained while playing for Argentina during the 2024 Copa America final that July. He played in only 19 games in his first full MLS season, but he still scored 20 goals and had 16 assists to earn the league's 2024 MVP award. Reuters
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Lionel Messi's Leagues Cup injury confirmed as 'hamstring discomfort'
LIONEL MESSI exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa in the 11th minute due to a right leg injury. After Inter Miami completed its 2-2 draw, manager Javier Mascherano declared Messi felt 'hamstring discomfort.' The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings a halt to an exceptional run of clean health, the longest since he joined Miami in July 2023. He had played in every minute of 16 consecutive matches for Miami between MLS regular season and FIFA Club World Cup play before his failure to appear in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game resulted in a one-match suspension against FC Cincinnati a week ago. He returned Wednesday night for Miami's Leagues Cup opener against Atlas and provided two assists -- one leading to the game-winner late -- in a 2-1 victory. Neither team scored prior to Messi's exit Saturday, though Miami's Telasco Segovia scored shortly thereafter to put Miami in front. Necaxa took a 2-1 lead with the Herons reduced to 10 men when Marcelo Weigandt was sent off for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, but Inter Miami rallied for the equalizer in extra time. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, has not scored in the Leagues Cup. But in MLS play, he is tied for the league lead with 18 goals. Messi's run of consecutive appearances was in stark contrast to his first two MLS seasons, during which he missed significant portions of regular-season play. After playing all seven matches of Miami's run to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, minor ailments limited Messi to just six appearances among Miami's last 12 regular-season games that year. He also dealt with multiple issues in 2024, the most pronounced being an extended recovery from a torn leg muscle sustained while playing for Argentina during the 2024 Copa America final that July. He played in only 19 games in his first full MLS season, but he still scored 20 goals and had 16 assists to earn the league's 2024 MVP award - REUTERS
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Lionel Messi exits Leagues Cup match with apparent leg injury
Lionel Messi exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa with an apparent leg injury in the 11th minute. Early signs suggest a potential hamstring strain. The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings to a halt an exceptional run of clean health, the longest since he joined Miami in July 2023. He had played in every minute of 16 consecutive matches for Miami between MLS regular season and FIFA Club World Cup play before his failure to appear in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game resulted in a one-match suspension against FC Cincinnati a week ago. He returned Wednesday night for Miami's Leagues Cup opener against Atlas, in which he provided two assists – one leading to the game-winner late – in a 2-1 victory. Almost immediately following Messi's exit Saturday, Telasco Segovia's goal put Miami in front. But the Herons were soon reduced to 10 men when Marcelo Weigandt was sent off for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, then conceded a 33rd-minute equalizer by Tomas Badaloni. Messi, am eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, has not scored in the Leagues Cup, but in MLS play, he is tied for the league lead with 18 goals. Messi's run of consecutive appearances was in stark contrast to his first two MLS seasons, on which he missed significant portions of regula-season play. After playing all seven matches of Miami's run to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, minor ailments limited Messi to just six appearances among Miami's last 12 regular-season games that year. He also dealt with multiple issues in 2024, the most pronounced being an extended recovery from a torn leg muscle sustained while playing for Argentina during the 2024 Copa America final that July. He played in only 19 games in his first full MLS season but still scored 20 goals and had 16 assists while winning the league's 2024 MVP award.
Ammon
6 days ago
- Sport
- Ammon
Lionel Messi's Leagues Cup injury confirmed as "hamstring discomfort"
Ammon News - Lionel Messi exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa in the 11th minute due to a right leg injury. After Inter Miami completed its 2-2 draw, manager Javier Mascherano declared Messi felt "hamstring discomfort." The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings a halt to an exceptional run of clean health, the longest since he joined Miami in July 2023. He had played in every minute of 16 consecutive matches for Miami between MLS regular season and FIFA Club World Cup play before his failure to appear in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game resulted in a one-match suspension against FC Cincinnati a week ago. He returned Wednesday night for Miami's Leagues Cup opener against Atlas and provided two assists one leading to the game-winner late in a 2-1 victory. Neither team scored prior to Messi's exit Saturday, though Miami's Telasco Segovia scored shortly thereafter to put Miami in front. Necaxa took a 2-1 lead with the Herons reduced to 10 men when Marcelo Weigandt was sent off for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, but Inter Miami rallied for the equalizer in extra time. The Herons then won 5-4 on penalty kicks. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, has not scored in the Leagues Cup. But in MLS play, he is tied for the league lead with 18 goals. Messi's run of consecutive appearances was in stark contrast to his first two MLS seasons, during which he missed significant portions of regular-season play. After playing all seven matches of Miami's run to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, minor ailments limited Messi to just six appearances among Miami's last 12 regular-season games that year. He also dealt with multiple issues in 2024, the most pronounced being an extended recovery from a torn leg muscle sustained while playing for Argentina during the 2024 Copa America final that July. He played in only 19 games in his first full MLS season, but he still scored 20 goals and had 16 assists to earn the league's 2024 MVP award. Reuters
