Lionel Messi suffered an unexpected injury during Inter Miami's 6-4 victory over Philadelphia Union. In the 73rd minute of the match, the Argentina captain left the pitch clutching the back of his leg. He was replaced by Mateo Silvetti. This is reported by Goal.com .
The situation is concerning for the Argentina national team, as their training camp ahead of the World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 1st. Lionel Messi requested a substitution midway through the second half, and it was clear he was in pain as he walked down the tunnel. The severity of the injury is not yet known.
This could be a major blow for the team managed by Lionel Scaloni. Argentina will play friendly matches on June 6 and 9 before the tournament, with their first group stage game scheduled for June 16. This is expected to be the final World Cup of the 37-year-old star's career.
As for the match itself, Inter Miami secured a comeback victory despite trailing 0-2. Lionel Messi's long-time teammate Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick, while substitute Silvetti provided a crucial assist. The team will now head into a break until mid-July.
For context, Lionel Messi had been virtually injury-free in the 2025 season, playing in all 13 MLS matches. The final assessment of his health will be announced after medical examinations.
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