⚽ Messi Exits Early with Hamstring Discomfort
Lionel Messi was forced off in the 11th minute of Inter Miami’s 2–2 draw with Necaxa in the Leagues Cup Phase One match on Saturday night, August 2, 2025, due to issues in his right hamstring Wikipedia+15ESPN.com+15SI+15CBSSports.com+4Reuters+4mlssoccer+4.
He collided with Necaxa defenders near the top of the penalty area, stumbled, and appeared in discomfort before being replaced by Federico Redondo CBS News+6SI+6ABC News+6.
🩺 Injury Details & Immediate Aftermath
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Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Messi “felt a pull” in his hamstring and described the injury as discomfort, but said it was not necessarily serious. Full medical evaluation was expected the following day to assess the injury's severity CBSSports.com+6ESPN.com+6TalkSport+6.
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Messi exited the match on his own power and was taken directly to the locker room Deutsche Welle.
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The injury brings an end to a run of 16 consecutive matches (MLS & Club World Cup) where Messi played every minute since joining Miami in July 2023 Diario AS+14Reuters+14Houston Chronicle+14.
🎯 Match Recap & Context
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Despite Messi’s exit, Inter Miami came from behind to force a 2–2 draw and ultimately won the shootout 5–4, securing an extra point in their tournament campaign FOX Sports+4Reuters+4TalkSport+4.
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Telasco Segovia opened the scoring just a minute after Messi was substituted, followed by late drama including red cards and goals from Ricardo Monreal, and a stoppage-time equalizer from Jordi Alba CBSSports.com+3Reuters+3CBS News+3.
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Rodrigo De Paul, Messi’s new teammate, notched two assists and played a pivotal role in Miami’s resilience, showing leadership in Messi’s absence CBSSports.com.
🔍 What It Means Going Forward
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Messi’s condition will determine his availability for Inter Miami’s upcoming Leagues Cup group stage match against Pumas UNAM on August 6, and possibly beyond Diario AS+7mlssoccer+7accesswdun.com+7.
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Having missed the MLS All-Star Game and the subsequent league match due to fatigue concerns, Messi has been carefully managed—this adds to cautious expectations for any downtime ABC News+4accesswdun.com+4SI+4.
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While the injury is described as a “pull” and initially not thought to be serious, no definitive prognosis was made before medical assessments were completed TalkSport.
📊 Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date & Event | Sat, August 2, 2025 – Leagues Cup vs Necaxa |
| Injury Time | 11th minute |
| Injury Type | Right hamstring discomfort |
| Replacement | Federico Redondo |
| Post-Match Evaluation | Tests scheduled for Sunday |
| Match Outcome | 2–2 draw; Inter Miami won 5–4 on penalties |
| Next Match | vs Pumas UNAM – Aug 6 |
✅ What to Watch For
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Updates from Inter Miami's medical staff on Messi's condition.
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Whether he will feature in the Aug. 6 Leagues Cup match.
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Adjustments from coach Mascherano and performances from other key players such as De Paul stepping up in his stead.
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