Messi Substituted with Thigh Injury Before World Cup
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- •Lionel Messi left Inter Miami’s match against Philadelphia Union on 2026-05-25 after clutching his thigh in the first half.
- •Inter Miami staff described the problem as a hamstring overload rather than a muscle tear after initial checks.
- •Argentine outlet La Nacion reports that Messi is following a specific recovery plan under the national team’s medical staff.
- •Lionel Scaloni is finalizing Argentina’s squad for the last pre-World Cup friendlies while monitoring Messi’s fitness.
- •Channel News Asia reported that the injury occurred in Messi’s final club game before the 2026 World Cup.
- •Arab media reports say Inter Miami still won the match against Union despite Messi’s early substitution.
- •Australian reports say the Socceroos have lost a starting midfielder to injury shortly before the World Cup.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Messi’s hamstring overload settles quickly and he trains fully with Argentina Scaloni is likely to keep him as a central starter for the World Cup, easing fan and sponsor concerns in Argentina and the United States.
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WESTABC News (AU) - Just InSocceroos dealt World Cup injury blow with star midfielder ruled outCNChannel News AsiaMessi suffers hamstring overload weeks before World CupCNChannel News AsiaMessi substituted after clutching thigh in final club game before World CupMEArab Times (Kuwait)Messi injury worry overshadows Inter Miami’s victory over Union