Lionel Messi exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa with an apparent leg injury in the 11th minute. Early signs suggest a potential hamstring strain. The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings a halt to an exceptional run of clean health,

Lionel Messi departed Inter Miami's matchup with Necaxa in the 2025 Leagues Cup on Saturday with a hamstring injury, head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters after the team's win on penalties.

Lionel Messi lasted less than 10 minutes for Inter Miami CF on Saturday night, having to leave their Leagues Cup match against Liga MX’s Necaxa in the early stages. The 38-year-old Miami attacker started the match.