Lionel Messi gave Inter Miami supporters a real scare after limping off early in the Leagues Cup win over Necaxa (2-2, 5-4 on penalties), complaining of pain in his right thigh. But the club quickly issued a reassuring statement.
Medical tests have confirmed that the 38-year-old Argentine suffered only a minor muscle injury to his right leg. While the exact recovery time hasn’t been revealed, Messi has avoided serious damage—a huge relief for both the club and fans.
Since the start of the season, the former PSG star has been in top form, with 19 goals and 9 assists in 24 matches across all competitions. His return will be managed carefully as Inter Miami continues its Leagues Cup campaign.
Rodrigo De Paul’s Fright
Among those most shaken by the incident was Rodrigo De Paul, who had just arrived in Miami to reunite with his close friend. “Messi’s injury? I can’t even describe how I felt seeing him go down like that. At halftime, I ran into the dressing room and asked, ‘Leo, how are you?’ He looked at me with that calm everyone knows and said, ‘Don’t worry, Rodri, just a little muscle discomfort. Nothing serious.’”
Messi’s reassuring words—and the positive medical report—mean Inter Miami can now look ahead with cautious optimism.
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