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Miami says Messi injury 'minor,' no return date set

Lizzy Becherano

created: Aug. 4, 2025, 9:52 a.m. | updated: Aug. 4, 2025, 3:21 p.m.

Lionel Messi leaves early due to injury, but Jordi Alba's equalizer helps Inter Miami win the match in penalties. (1:01)Messi leaves with injury as Inter Miami rally to win in PKs (1:01)Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi suffered a "minor" muscle injury in his right leg Saturday night in the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. "The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. After the game, head coach Javier Mascherano mentioned the injury might not be that serious because he wasn't in pain but rather felt discomfort. Inter Miami came back to draw 2-2 with Necaxa in the final minutes on a goal by Jordi Alba before winning 5-4 on penalty kick to win the additional point.

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