Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup
Lionel Messi experienced an injury scare during a recent MLS match, leading to his substitution as a precaution. The Inter Miami coach indicated that the decision was influenced by the heavy pitch conditions. Messi is expected to participate in the upcoming World Cup, although he has not officially confirmed his plans yet.
- ▪Messi requested to be substituted during a game against the Philadelphia Union.
- ▪He clutched the back of his left leg but was seen walking normally afterward.
- ▪The coach suggested the substitution was precautionary due to the pitch conditions.
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Messi suffers injury scare before World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League SoccerByElizabeth HudsonBBC Sport journalistPublished15 minutes agoArgentina star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting to be substituted during Inter Miami's Major League Soccer game on Sunday.Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos later suggested the 38-year-old forward's replacement against the Philadelphia Union was precautionary because of pitch conditions in a wet Miami.The 2022 World Cup winner came off in the 73rd minute of the game after clutching the back of his left leg, but appeared to be walking normally as he headed straight down the tunnel."As far as I know, we don't have a [medical] report on that yet, but he really was…
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