Inter Miami CF gave an injury update to Lionel Messi on Monday, May 25 after the football icon left the team’s last match early.
In a statement, the team said Messi “suffered an overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.”
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They did not say how long, if any, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will be out, but provided, “The timeline for his return to physical activity will depend on his clinical and performance progress.”
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
With the World Cup qualifiers over, national teams around the world are heading to soccer’s biggest tournament.
These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries in the World Cup.
Above, Alexander Isak of Sweden plays for his national team. This striker is expected to be one of the key players for Sweden in the World Cup as he continues his role of leading the attack of the team and the country.
(Jonas Ekstromer, REUTERS)
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
With the World Cup qualifiers over, national teams around the world are heading to soccer’s biggest tournament.
These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries in the World Cup.
Above, Alexander Isak of Sweden plays for his national team. This striker is expected to be one of the key players for Sweden in the World Cup as he continues his role of leading the attack of the team and the country.
(Jonas Ekstromer, REUTERS)
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, right.
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
Turkey’s Arda Guler, right.
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
Hakan Calhanoglu from Turkey
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
Turkish striker Kenan Yildiz
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
Czechia midfielder Tomas Soucek.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko, left.
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
Ermedin Demirovic from Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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12 amazing soccer stars you need to follow at the World Cup
Iraqi striker Ayman Hussein, left.
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Messi requested to be substituted in the 73rd minute of Inter Miami’s rain-soaked game against the Philadelphia Union on Sunday, May 24. He was seen grabbing his leg just before making the request.
“He’s tired,” Inter Miami manager Guillermo Hoyos told reporters after the 6-4 win. “Tiring. He was tired. The field was heavy, wasn’t it? When you’re in doubt, you always try not to take risks.”
The victory was the last game before the 2026 World Cup break. Although Argentina’s roster has not been officially finalized, Messi is expected to play in the sixth World Cup this summer. The tournament will begin in June across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Messi won his first World Cup in 2022, capping a career that puts him in the discussion as one of the greatest of all time.
This article first appeared on USA TODAY: Lionel Messi injury update after Inter Miami exit
