Lionel Messi injury update: Soccer star exited Inter Miami match ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi exited an Inter Miami match due to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. The team has not provided a specific timeline for his return, stating it will depend on his clinical and functional progress. With the World Cup approaching, the situation is being closely monitored by fans and analysts alike.
- ▪Lionel Messi left the match against Philadelphia Union due to muscle fatigue.
- ▪Inter Miami reported that Messi suffered an overload associated with his left hamstring.
- ▪The timeline for Messi's return to physical activity is uncertain and will depend on his recovery progress.
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- ▪ 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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