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Lionel Messi injury leaves Inter Miami camp 'very sad' as Jordi Alba clings to hope of positive update on 'best player in the world'

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<p>The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-leagues-cup-necaxa-inter-miami-star-injury/blt73ba0f86f69d4e55" target="_blank">lasted just 10 minutes of a meeting with Mexican opposition</a> at Chase Stadium. After going down under pressure just outside the penalty area, Messi required treatment on the field before trudging off.</p><div data-name="Apple TV" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72;height: 40;" class="logo"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goal?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftv.apple.com%2Fchannel%2Ftvs.sbd.7000%3Fitsct%3Dgoal_mls%26itscg%3D30200%26at%3D1010l39UY&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link" data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Concerns have been raised regarding how long he could be sidelined for, with the Argentine GOAT having already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-luis-suarez-playing-lionel-messi-rested-inter-miami-selection-calls-explained-ex-barcelona-superstars-treated-differently-mls/blt8d9b2e957c15341c" target="_blank">missed a number of games at the start of the 2025 campaign</a> through muscle complaints.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>A hamstring problem appears to be troubling Messi at present, with further medical checks required before a definitive timescale can be put on his recovery. Inter Miami are hoping for positive news on that front.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Alba falls into that camp, with the former Barcelona star telling reporters of Messi’s untimely knock: "Very sad for the whole team that the best player in the world, of the history, is injured. He’s an important player. It’s a shame. Hopefully, it’s not serious because we need him."</p><p>Inter Miami boss <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/inter-miami-javier-mascherano-herons-lionel-messi-injury/blt7ab298d86eee84dd#cs33600bdf88847f9a" target="_blank">Javier Mascherano said when asked for an update</a> on his captain: "We won’t know anything until tomorrow. Maybe it’s not something serious because he wasn’t in pain, but he felt something."</p>

WHAT ALBA SAID

<p>Messi has been in fine form of late, registering a number of braces for the Herons, and will have an important role to play in their ongoing bid to savour MLS Cup glory. It remains to be seen whether he can further aid a quest for a second Leagues Cup triumph of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-emulates-cristiano-ronaldo-inter-miami-superstar-huge-future-call-2028-mls-contract/blte76f9c325d4e828f" target="_blank">his stint in South Florida.</a></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

Lionel Messi injury leaves Inter Miami camp 'very sad' as Jordi Alba clings to hope of positive update on 'best player in the world' | Goal.com

The injury suffered by Lionel Messi during Inter Miami&apos;s Leagues Cup clash with Necaxa has left the Herons camp &quot;very sad&quot;, admits Jordi Alba.

Lionel Messi injury leaves Inter Miami camp &apos;very sad&apos; as Jordi Alba clings to hope of positive update on &apos;best player in the world&apos;

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