Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup
Lionel Messi experienced an injury scare during a Major League Soccer match, leading to his substitution. The coach indicated that the decision was precautionary due to the wet pitch conditions. Messi is expected to participate in the upcoming World Cup, although he has not officially confirmed his plans yet.
- ▪Lionel Messi was substituted in the 73rd minute of the game against the Philadelphia Union due to an apparent thigh problem.
- ▪Inter Miami's coach suggested the substitution was precautionary because of the heavy pitch conditions.
- ▪Messi is widely expected to make his sixth World Cup appearance, with Argentina's squad announcement coming next week.
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