Inter Miami has confirmed that their star forward, Lionel Messi, suffered a muscle injury in his thigh during a Leagues Cup match against Atlas FC of Mexico. The club revealed the news on Monday, August 3, 2025, noting that doctors are still evaluating the exact duration of his recovery. Messi was forced off the field just 11 minutes into the game after a collision with another player. Medical assessments show that the injury is not severe enough to require surgery, but the timeline for his return remains uncertain. "Messi has begun treatment with our medical team to address the muscle issue

Inter Miami has confirmed that their star forward, Lionel Messi, suffered a muscle injury in his thigh during a Leagues Cup match against Atlas FC of Mexico. The club revealed the news on Monday, August 3, 2025, noting that doctors are still evaluating the exact duration of his recovery. Messi was forced off the field just 11 minutes into the game after a collision with another player. Medical assessments show that the injury is not severe enough to require surgery, but the timeline for his return remains uncertain. "Messi has begun treatment with our medical team to address the muscle issue that forced him off the field," the club said in a statement. Without their captain, Inter Miami struggled in their next match against Necaxa, also of Mexico. The game ended 2-2 in regular time, and Miami narrowly won 5-4 in a penalty shootout. The 38-year-old Argentine is now ruled out of the upcoming game against Pumas UNAM, scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025. Messi had recently taken a break to rest and manage his physical condition. In a past interview, he admitted that playing at his age has become more difficult and that he often plays through pain something he never experienced earlier in his career. This new setback raises concerns about Messi’s availability for the rest of the season and adds to the pressure on Inter Miami, who rely heavily on their veteran star  

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