Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution
Lionel Messi requested a substitution during Inter Miami's MLS match against Philadelphia Union, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of the World Cup. The 38-year-old walked off the pitch in the 73rd minute, prompting speculation about his participation in the upcoming tournament. Inter Miami's coach stated that it was too early to determine if Messi was injured, suggesting the substitution was precautionary.
- ▪Messi asked to be substituted in the 72nd minute of the match.
- ▪He walked off the pitch without significant signs of discomfort but appeared concerned.
- ▪Inter Miami's coach described the substitution as precautionary due to pitch conditions.
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- ▪ Lionel Messi injury update: Soccer star exited Inter Miami match ahead of World Cup — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ 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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Sport|FootballMessi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitutionMessi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina’s World Cup title defence.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoLionel Messi, pictured in Miami, Florida, US, on May 24, 2026, asked to be substituted during Inter Miami's MLS match against Philadelphia [Megan Briggs/Getty Images via AFP]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026When Lionel Messi requested a substitution in the 72nd minute of Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer (MLS) game against Philadelphia Union, football fans held their collective breath as speculation grew about the star forward’s…
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