Lionel Messi injury update: Inter Miami star grabs at leg, exits MLS game weeks before World Cup
Lionel Messi exited an MLS game with an apparent injury just weeks before the World Cup. He grabbed at the back of his leg during the match against Philadelphia Union, prompting concerns about his fitness for the tournament. Inter Miami has not yet provided an update on the severity of his injury.
- ▪Messi left the field after asking for a substitute during a free kick.
- ▪The injury occurred in Inter Miami's final game before the World Cup.
- ▪Argentina's World Cup campaign begins on June 16 against Algeria.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Argentina, World Cup fans on tenterhooks as Messi ... — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Lionel Messi exits final Miami game before World Cup with possible injury — The Guardian — US
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