Lionel Messi undergoes scans on hamstring after 'muscle fatigue'
Lionel Messi has undergone scans on his left hamstring due to muscle fatigue, which caused him to leave a recent match early. The 38-year-old player was substituted during Inter Miami's victory over Philadelphia and is now under medical evaluation. Argentina's World Cup defense begins in just over three weeks, raising concerns about Messi's fitness for the tournament.
- ▪Lionel Messi experienced muscle fatigue in his left hamstring during a match.
- ▪He was substituted late in Inter Miami's 6-4 victory over Philadelphia.
- ▪Argentina's World Cup defense starts on June 16 against Algeria.
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