Lionel Messi exits final Miami game before World Cup with possible injury
Lionel Messi exited his final game for Inter Miami before the 2026 World Cup due to a possible injury. He was substituted in the 73rd minute during a high-scoring match against the Philadelphia Union. Messi's health will be closely monitored as Argentina prepares for their World Cup title defense in 23 days.
- ▪Messi requested a substitution and left the game in the 73rd minute.
- ▪He had been playing without apparent issues before signaling for the substitution.
- ▪Messi's health is crucial for Argentina's upcoming World Cup matches.
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Lionel Messi requested a substitution and was taken off in the 72nd minute on Sunday. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APView image in fullscreenLionel Messi requested a substitution and was taken off in the 72nd minute on Sunday. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APLionel MessiLionel Messi exits final Miami game before World Cup with possible injuryMessi exited Miami’s 6-4 win in the 73rd minuteArgentina’s World Cup begins in 23 days v AlgeriaAlexander AbnosSun 24 May 2026 21.53 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 21.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLionel Messi exited Inter Miami’s wild 6-4 win against the Philadelphia Union early on Sunday night, a worrying sight for the Argentina side he captains in his last game before he joins up with the national team for the 2026 World Cup.Messi’s…
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