Lionel Messi injury update: Inter Miami star grabs at leg, exits MLS game weeks before World Cup
Lionel Messi exited an MLS game with an apparent injury just weeks before the World Cup. He grabbed at the back of his leg during the match against Philadelphia Union, prompting concerns about his fitness for the tournament. Inter Miami has not yet provided an update on the severity of his injury.
- ▪Messi left the field after asking for a substitute during a free kick.
- ▪The injury occurred in Inter Miami's final game before the World Cup.
- ▪Argentina's World Cup campaign begins on June 16 against Algeria.
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