Lionel Messi injury: Argentina superstar suffers 'muscular overload' with Miami ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi suffered a muscular overload during Inter Miami's recent match, raising concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The club reported that the injury is associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, but it is not expected to be critical. With the World Cup starting in a few weeks, there is hope for Messi's recovery in time for Argentina's group stage matches.
- ▪Lionel Messi left the match against the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute due to a hamstring issue.
- ▪The club diagnosed the injury as an overload associated with muscle fatigue.
- ▪Argentina's first World Cup match is on June 16 against Algeria, allowing time for Messi to recover.
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As Major League Soccer begins to take a break for the World Cup, there's a spot of concern for Inter Miami, and by extension, the Argentina national team, as Lionel Messi left the Herons' 6-4 victory against the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute on Sunday. He appeared to grab at his hamstring before interim manager Guillermo Hoyos withdrew the Argentine number 10 for Mateo Silvetti. When Messi was taken out, he went straight down the tunnel to be examined. Lionel Messi grabbed the back of his leg, asked for a sub and went straight down the tunnel in Inter Miami's last match before the World Cup.The World Cup is just a few weeks away 😨 pic.twitter.com/HTri2tZXJ7— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 25, 2026 In an update from the club, it has been classed as an overload associated with muscle…
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