{"id":4416,"date":"2026-05-26T16:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/apparent-leg-injury-sidelines-inter-miami-star-lionel-messi\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T16:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:04:28","slug":"apparent-leg-injury-sidelines-inter-miami-star-lionel-messi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/apparent-leg-injury-sidelines-inter-miami-star-lionel-messi\/","title":{"rendered":"Apparent leg injury sidelines Inter Miami star Lionel Messi"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Inter Miami star captain Lionel Messi appeared to suffer a leg injury after grabbing his left thigh, forcing him out in the 73rd minute of a 6-4 home victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/what-labaron-philon-believes-separates-him-from-guards-in-loaded-nba-draft-class\/\">What Labaron Philon Believes Separates Him from Guards in Loaded NBA Draft Class<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In the 70th minute, the two-time reigning MLS MVP could be seen grabbing at the upper section of his left thigh following a free kick. The Argentine legend requested a substitution, then headed to the locker room after Mateo Silvetti replaced him.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Messi, 38, who has a league-leading 20 goal contributions (12 goals, eight assists) in 14 matches this season, was able to get up and leave the field under his own power. In his fourth season with Inter Miami, Messi has 107 goal contributions (62 goals, 45 assists) in 67 games (59 starts).<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos, while admitting he hadn\u2019t spoken with Messi after the match, wasn\u2019t particularly concerned about the departure.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/why-brooks-koepkas-wd-from-charles-schwab-challenge-is-bad-news-for-two-other-golfers\/\">Why Brooks Koepka\u2019s WD From Charles Schwab Challenge Is Bad News for Two Other Golfers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs far as I know, we don\u2019t have a report on that yet, but he really was fatigued. It was fatigue,\u201d Hoyos said after the match. \u201cYes, it was fatigue. He was tired, the field was heavy, and rather than doubt, you always say not to take the risk.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>MLS began a six-week break after Sunday\u2019s matches with the FIFA World Cup set to begin June 11 and run through July 19.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Messi is expected to play for Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, though this year\u2019s squad has yet to be announced. Argentina\u2019s first match in Group J play is June 16 against Algeria in Kansas City. Argentina will prep for group stage play with friendlies against Honduras on June 6 at Texas A&amp;M\u2019s Kyle Field and Iceland on June 9 at Auburn\u2019s Jordan-Hare Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/nats-take-page-out-of-dodgers-handbook-in-guardians-rout\/\">Nats take page out of Dodgers handbook in Guardians rout<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><i>Copyright 2026 Field Level Media. 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